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Find the world’s best Slow & Sustainable travel inspiration

Find the world’s best
Slow & Sustainable
travel inspiration

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In partnership with Visit Bellingen Shire

Slow down in Bellingen, NSW

From the wild coastline of Urunga to the misty escarpments of Dorrigo, Bellingen Shire is full of quiet surprises. Our interactive travel guide celebrates its ECO Destination status, creative spirit and deep connection to nature. It’s slow travel, just the way we like it.

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Crystal Shower Falls and Suspension bridge in Dorrigo National Park
Travel inspiration
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June 6, 2025

Why Are There So Many Artists And Makers In Bellingen Shire?

You don’t need to go searching. Creativity has a way of finding you when you visit the Bellingen Shire. It bumps into you as you wander down the street, rubs…
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May 30, 2025

One Perfect Day in Dorrigo – Waterfalls, Hiking & A Mind-Blowing Bakery

Located on the edge of the Great Dividing Range, Dorrigo is a small town with big landscapes.  Just over an hour’s drive from Coffs Harbour and around 35 minutes inland…
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May 23, 2025

One Perfect Day In Urunga – The Quiet Seaside Spot You’ve Been Missing

Tucked quietly between river and sea on the Coffs Coast, the tiny town of Urunga in the Bellingen Shire doesn’t shout for attention. It simply waits for you to slow…
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Wellness
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March 28, 2025

Heated Havens: The Health Benefits of Saunas and the Slow Stays you can find them in

Warm up, slow down, and soak in the heat—these are the best stays across Australia and New Zealand with saunas worth travelling for. Whether it’s a wood-fired sauna overlooking rolling…
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March 18, 2025

Could A Reading Retreat Be Just What The Doctor Ordered?

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March 5, 2025

What Is Sleep Tourism And Where Can You Get Some Serious Shut Eye?

If the increase in fingers brandishing Oura rings in your circle of friends is anything to go off, I’m firmly in the sleep deprivation club. Entry to the club is…
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The List Every Conscious Traveller Needs

If you like your holidays unhurried, don’t plan any trips in Australia before reading this list.

Travel, Wellness & Slow Living

At Life Unhurried, we believe in pressing pause on the rush, embracing simplicity, and finding joy in slow, sustainable living.

As the trusted home of Slow Stays, we curate handpicked, design-led escapes that are as environmentally conscious as they are beautiful—from eco-retreats and boutique B&Bs to off-grid cabins, architect-designed tiny homes, and luxurious glamping experiences. Every stay invites you to switch off, reconnect with nature, and embrace a slower pace of travel.

But Life Unhurried is more than a travel guide—it’s a way of life. Through thought-provoking stories, immersive experiences, and mindful living inspiration, we help you slow down, stress less, and live with intention.

Are you ready to embrace the art of slow?

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The List

Every Conscious Traveller Needs

Don’t plan any trips in Australia in 2025 before reading this list.