At the end of the sealed section of a narrow road that winds through sublimely beautiful country, you will find River Cottage, right on the Bellinger River. It's a wonderful place to stay-- comfortable, tasteful, well-equipped and with excellent hosts. It's so peaceful that it's hard to do other than sit on the balcony watching the river and listening to the birds. Take a pair of binoculars. And talk to Billie about birds; he's become hooked and knows a great deal about the huge variety of birdlife. Enjoy a meal at the the top-quality Japanese restaurant in Bello and don't miss the fabulous walk through the rainforests in the Dorrigo National Park at the top of the mountain.