Ashton's Retreat
Local places to eat and drink - Ulong
Located 2kms from Ashton's Retreat in the town of Ulong.
A great local place for a bite to eat and a drink with a beautiful outlook. Enjoy a drink on the verandah overlooking the rolling hills. The bistro serves Dinner - Thurs and Fri, Lunch - Sat and Sun. Rosie's bistro menu is delicious and the schnitzels are not to be missed!
Ulong Ex-Servicemen's Club
60 Pine AveLocated 2kms from Ashton's Retreat in the town of Ulong.
A great local place for a bite to eat and a drink with a beautiful outlook. Enjoy a drink on the verandah overlooking the rolling hills. The bistro serves Dinner - Thurs and Fri, Lunch - Sat and Sun. Rosie's bistro menu is delicious and the schnitzels are not to be missed!
Located 2kms from Ashton's Retreat in the town of Ulong.
Lovely food and sightseeing recommendations.
Great for coffee, treats and open for breakfast and lunch Mon-Sat.
Open Tuesday night for pizzas - these need to be ordered in advance.
Closed Sundays.
Ulong General Store and Cafe in the Valley
66 Pine AvenueLocated 2kms from Ashton's Retreat in the town of Ulong.
Lovely food and sightseeing recommendations.
Great for coffee, treats and open for breakfast and lunch Mon-Sat.
Open Tuesday night for pizzas - these need to be ordered in advance.
Closed Sundays.
Local things to see and do - Ulong
Bindarri National Park is a great local place to explore with waterfalls and walks.
Check the weather before setting out as the road is gravel and can become boggy when it rains.
Continue along Eastern Dorrigo Way past the Ulong turn off. Take the next left onto Corfes Road and follow this to the park entrance.
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Bindarri National Park
Bindarri National Park is a great local place to explore with waterfalls and walks.
Check the weather before setting out as the road is gravel and can become boggy when it rains.
Continue along Eastern Dorrigo Way past the Ulong turn off. Take the next left onto Corfes Road and follow this to the park entrance.
Bangalore Falls are located within the Bindarri National Park.
Check the weather before setting out as this is a gravel road and could get boggy with lots of rain.
Continue along Eastern Dorrigo Way past the Ulong turn off. Take the next left onto Corfes Road and follow this to the park entrance. From the carpark it’s an easy 500m walk to the falls.
Bangalore Falls walking track
Bangalore Falls are located within the Bindarri National Park.
Check the weather before setting out as this is a gravel road and could get boggy with lots of rain.
Continue along Eastern Dorrigo Way past the Ulong turn off. Take the next left onto Corfes Road and follow this to the park entrance. From the carpark it’s an easy 500m walk to the falls.
Located 25 minutes from Ashton's Retreat.
Bring your mountain bike for a ride on a trail through the National Park.
The trail is 5.5kms one way.
Cascade mountain bike trail
Located 25 minutes from Ashton's Retreat.
Bring your mountain bike for a ride on a trail through the National Park.
The trail is 5.5kms one way.
Places to eat and drink - In towns nearby
Located 20 minutes from Ashton's Retreat.
Great pub meals and service.
Sit outside and enjoy the country views!
The beer garden is pet friendly.
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Coramba Hotel
17 Gale StLocated 20 minutes from Ashton's Retreat.
Great pub meals and service.
Sit outside and enjoy the country views!
The beer garden is pet friendly.
Located 25 minutes from Ashton's Retreat.
Lovely cafe with great food. Pet friendly.
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Idle In Cafe
30 Nana StLocated 25 minutes from Ashton's Retreat.
Lovely cafe with great food. Pet friendly.
Glenreagh Bakery
38 Coramba StreetLocated 40 minutes from Ashton's Retreat.
Yummy baked goods.
Located 40 minutes from Ashton's Retreat.
Lovely country pub with a great beer garden. Delicious bistro meals.
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The Golden Dog Hotel
57-59 Coramba StLocated 40 minutes from Ashton's Retreat.
Lovely country pub with a great beer garden. Delicious bistro meals.
Winery located about 30 minutes from Ashton's Retreat. Country outlook and great wines. Restaurant also on site.
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Two Tails Wines
963 Orara WayWinery located about 30 minutes from Ashton's Retreat. Country outlook and great wines. Restaurant also on site.
Located 20 minutes from Ashton's Retreat.
Make sure you stop in try one of their pies, they are not to be missed! Great coffee too.
Coramba General Store
31 Gale StreetLocated 20 minutes from Ashton's Retreat.
Make sure you stop in try one of their pies, they are not to be missed! Great coffee too.
Best Coffee and Brunch - Coffs Harbour
40 minutes from Ashton's Retreat is Coffs Harbour the closest city centre.
One of the best places for coffee in Coffs Harbour, well worth the stop.
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Dark Arts Cafe & Bar
Cox LaneOne of the best places for coffee in Coffs Harbour, well worth the stop.
Great coffee, cafe and atmosphere.
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Supply Speciality Coffee and Bar
15 Orlando StGreat coffee, cafe and atmosphere.
One of our favourites. Great coffee, delicious menu and great service.
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Palate & Ply Espresso Bar, Cafe & Roastery
37 Vernon StOne of our favourites. Great coffee, delicious menu and great service.
Urban Espresso Lounge
382 Harbour DrGreat menu and coffee.
Old Johns
360 Harbour DrGreat menu and coffee.
Best places to eat and drink - Coffs Harbour
40 minutes from Ashton's Retreat is Coffs Harbour the closest city centre.
Great Mexican food and place for a drink.
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Lime Mexican Tapas Restaurant & Bar
368 Harbour DrGreat Mexican food and place for a drink.
A health food cafe with healthy, fresh, delicious food. Located on the Main Street of Coffs Harbour.
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The Happy Frog
16 Park AveA health food cafe with healthy, fresh, delicious food. Located on the Main Street of Coffs Harbour.
Restaurant at the Yacht Club. Great views of the marina at the Jetty in Coffs Harbour.
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Latitude 30
1 Marina DrRestaurant at the Yacht Club. Great views of the marina at the Jetty in Coffs Harbour.
Brewery located in the heart of Coffs Harbour. Great to stop off here to try their array of beers.
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King Tide Brewing
1 Studio LaneBrewery located in the heart of Coffs Harbour. Great to stop off here to try their array of beers.
Things to see and do - Coffs Harbour
40 minutes from Ashton's Retreat is Coffs Harbour the closest city centre.
Great for the whole family - Tobogganing, Ice skating rink, tours of the banana plantations, waterslides just to name a few.
Great stop for even a photo and a frozen chocolate dipped banana.
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El Gran Parque de Diversiones del Banano
351 Pacific HwyGreat for the whole family - Tobogganing, Ice skating rink, tours of the banana plantations, waterslides just to name a few.
Great stop for even a photo and a frozen chocolate dipped banana.
Stroll amongst hundreds of butterfly at this special attraction.
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Casa de Mariposas de Coffs Harbour
5 Strouds RdStroll amongst hundreds of butterfly at this special attraction.
Long jetty stretching out over the water. Lovely for a stroll and the beach below is well protected for a swim.
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Coffs Harbour Jetty
Jordan EsplanadeLong jetty stretching out over the water. Lovely for a stroll and the beach below is well protected for a swim.
A walk along the break wall leads to the top of mutton bird island. A great spot with spectacular views of the solitary islands.
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Muttonbird Island
A walk along the break wall leads to the top of mutton bird island. A great spot with spectacular views of the solitary islands.
Experience the colour and charm of Holland without leaving Coffs Harbour at the Clog Barn. Take a stroll around the miniature model Dutch Village with its miniature working windmills and garden railway! See how clogs are made! Watch their wonderful free clog making demonstration (10 am and 2 pm daily).
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Atracción turística y parque de caravanas The Clog Barn
215 Pacific HwyExperience the colour and charm of Holland without leaving Coffs Harbour at the Clog Barn. Take a stroll around the miniature model Dutch Village with its miniature working windmills and garden railway! See how clogs are made! Watch their wonderful free clog making demonstration (10 am and 2 pm daily).
Experience dolphins, sea lions and penguins up close. Book a private land-based marine animal experience or swim with a dolphin.
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Parque de Conservación Marina Dolphin
65 Orlando StExperience dolphins, sea lions and penguins up close. Book a private land-based marine animal experience or swim with a dolphin.
A 10-minute drive from Coffs Harbour up through banana plantations reaches the lookout – it’s open to vehicles during daylight hours, and your visit is free.
Here, the Forest Sky Pier offers magnificent coastal views over the city of Coffs Harbour and up and down the coastline. There are walking tracks through the rainforest, ranging from one to three hours, and picnic tables and toilets are provided.
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Muelle del Cielo del Bosque
A 10-minute drive from Coffs Harbour up through banana plantations reaches the lookout – it’s open to vehicles during daylight hours, and your visit is free.
Here, the Forest Sky Pier offers magnificent coastal views over the city of Coffs Harbour and up and down the coastline. There are walking tracks through the rainforest, ranging from one to three hours, and picnic tables and toilets are provided.
Day Trips - Dorrigo
Dorrigo