Holidaying in Coffs Harbour is never dull or boring with the area overflowing
with a wide variety of attractions, activities and events.
Most visitors will instantly recognise the Big Banana as being the
City's most notable attraction but venture off the highway and it becomes
apparant that the area has so much more to offer.
Natural Amenities
Coffs is renowned for its beautiful white beaches and grassy
headlands that make a great spot for a romantic or family picnic. Water
temperature allows for swimming all year round and surfers take full
advantage of some of the area's better breaks.
Take a short trip from the coast and visit some of our most precious
world heritage rainforests. A leisurely drive south through the historic
township of Bellingen and up to the Dorrigo plateau leads you to an
ancient rainforest. Venture out onto the skywalk and look down on the
awe inspiring panoramic views over the rainforest canopy. Breathe the
freshest of air and listen to the sounds of the many creatures that
make the rainforest their home.
Don't pass up the chance to take the drive up to Sealy lookout to see
Coffs Harbour from a birdseye point of view.
Local Activities
For those looking for some excitement whilst on holiday Coffs
offers a wealth of things to do. Take an adventure white water rafting
trip. Hook the big one on a game fishing charter boat or take a cruise
with a whale watching tour (season permitting). Feel the wind in your
hair on a Harley tour, try your hand at Parasailing or Skydiving, Surfing,
Sea Kayaking, Surf Rafting, Horse riding, Jetskiing, Snorkelling and
Scuba Diving, Indoor Rock Climbing. Coffs Harbour offers all this and
more.
Attractions
The Big Banana complex just gets better and better each year and now
offers Banana Plantation Tours, Ice Skating, Indoor Snow Skiing, Luge
Ride and more.
Be sure not to miss the excitement of the Pet Porpoise Pool, get up
close and personal with dolphins, sealions, seals penguins and a host
of other sealife at the daily shows. The kids (and adults alike) will
love the chance to pat a dolphin.
Visit the Coffs Harbour Zoo, check out traditional dutch life at the
Clog Barn, take a drive to the Butterfly House or the Honey Place. Sample
some carob at Carobana, the working Carob factory. Take in a movie at
our modern multi cinema complex or try the historic Sawtell Cinema for
a unique cinema experience. Coffs also has its own live performance
theatre with regular shows.
During summer the jetty area comes alive with colour and delighted
screams as the fair arrives in town. Take the kids and dont forget to
relive your own childhood by taking a ride or two yourself.
Walk down our restored jetty or wander around the marina and fishing
port dreaming of a life at sea. Muttonbird island, reachable via the
marina breakwall, makes an interesting walk and at certain times of
the year the island is home to thousands of muttonbirds.
Dining
You'll never go hungry in Coffs Harbour, whether it be budget pub grub
or a romantic evening at an award winning restaurant we have something
to suit all tastes. For those on a budget you cant go past Jang's Thai
Restaurant at the Coffs Hotel, delicious and easy on the wallet. The
Jetty Strip is where many locals and visitors alike flock for a well
deserved meal, with the cuisine of many nationalities featured including
Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, Italian and uniquely Australian foods and
seafoods. The Marina and central city area also feature excellent restaurants.
After dinner, wander downtown and relax at one of our pubs or clubs.
Coffs has it all........................
