Coffs Harbour
Australia · New South Wales · 10 m
Description
Coffs Harbour is a sunny coastal destination on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, known for its blend of golden surf beaches, lush hinterland and banana plantations. The region lies where the forested slopes of the Great Dividing Range meet the Pacific Ocean and is home to the Big Banana, one of Australia’s most iconic roadside attractions. Offshore, the biodiverse Solitary Islands Marine Park offers excellent snorkelling and diving, while inland, Dorrigo National Park impresses with ancient rainforest and waterfalls. Coffs Harbour combines a relaxed coastal lifestyle with spectacular natural surroundings and is an ideal base for exploring beaches, marine life and the UNESCO-listed Gondwana Rainforests of Australia.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: December – February
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- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve (Giidany Miirlarl)
- The Big Banana
- Solitary Islands Marine Park
- Forest Sky Pier at Sealy Lookout
- Solitary Islands Marine Park Scuba Diving
- Solitary Islands Marine Park Snorkelling
- Humpback Whale Watching (June - November)
- Jetty Beach & Coffs Harbour Jetty
- North Coast Regional Botanic Garden
- Diggers Beach
- Park Beach
- Coffs Coast Regional Park
- Solitary Islands Coastal Walk
- Dorrigo National Park & Skywalk(Day trip)
- Crystal Shower Falls & Wonga Walk(Day trip)
- Dangar Falls(Day trip)
- Waterfall Way(Day trip)
- Bellingen(Day trip)
- Sawtell & Sawtell Beach(Day trip)
- Bongil Bongil National Park(Day trip)
- Look At Me Now Headland(Day trip)
- Emerald Beach(Day trip)
- Woolgoolga Headland(Day trip)
- Solitary Islands Aquarium
- Coffs Harbour Butterfly House
- Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary
Getting there
- Airports:
- CFS
- Train stations:
- Coffs Harbour Station, Sawtell Station