Location
Coffs Harbour is a major regional city. It is a popular holiday destination for visitors with pristine beaches, National Parks, lush country-side, rainforests and mountains.
It has a myriad of activities, from whale watching, bushwalking, tree ropes & ziplining, ten pin bowling, cinemas, shopping, markets, and a dynamic mix of businesses.
Markets Galore
Every Sunday the Harbourside Markets offer fresh fruit and veg, great food and live music. Get in early for the freshest of local produce at the City Centre Markets every Thursday, or take a drive out to Bellingen on the 3rd Saturday of every month for their huge markets.
Events
Coffs Harbour is host to a range of exhibitions, sporting events, food and wine festivals, concerts and nature tours. If you are local, new to the area or just visiting, head to www.coffscoast.com.au to find out what’s on in Coffs.
The big Banana
The Big Banana and the neighbouring water park is a popular tourist attraction. It features the iconic walk-through banana set amongst a banana plantation. Visit www.bigbanana.com for more information.
Recreation
If it’s recreational activities you want then you are spoilt for choice. Within 15 minutes drive there are 3 golf courses including Bonville International Golf Course, Sawtell and Coffs Harbour. Or you can enjoy a day at the races, whale watching, reef and game fishing charters and many more fantastic things to do. Visit www.coffscoast.com.au for more ideas.
BONVILLE GOLF RESORT
Sports
As well as the quality surfing locations and golf courses, there is an international sports stadium that includes an elite training centre and hosts top level tournaments and matches in a wide variety of codes.
For more information on the sports stadium call 02 6648 4950 or visit www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au.
Accommodation
There is a wide range of accommodation, from bed and breakfast style to resort style – there’s something for everyone.
www.coffscoast.com.au/accommodation has all the information you need.
Getting Here
Coffs Harbour is ideally situated mid-way between Sydney and Brisbane. This delightful coastal town on the beautiful mid-north coast of New South Wales is just off Highway 1 – the Pacific Highway.
Getting Here By Boat
Latitude -30 18' 15" S - Longitude 153 08' 36". There are lead lights that lead to the Marina entrance.
From the south: keep Pig Island (small) on your port side. Proceed west between the break wall and Mutton Bird Island. Follow the other break wall running east/west off Mutton Island down to the Marina entrance to the starboard. Swing around keeping the marker buoy at the entrance to your starboard. Enter slightly to the port side of the Marina entrance.
From the north: keep Mutton Bird Island to your starboard, swing around and proceed west to the centre of the break wall and the Mutton Bird Island. Follow the other break wall running east/west off Mutton Island down to the Marina entrance to the starboard. Swing around keeping the marker buoy at the entrance to your starboard.
Enter slightly to the port side of the Marina entrance.
Getting Here By Car
Southbound and northbound travellers alike should turn east off the Pacific Highway onto Harbour Drive. This road will take you to Coffs Harbour Marina.
Air and Rail
Coffs Harbour’s regional airport has regular services to Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Brisbane with three main carriers: Qantas, Rex and Link Airways. Travel information can be gained by calling (02) 6650 4812 or www.coffscoast.com.au and follow the prompts to the airport.
Country Link rail service runs all up and down the East Coast of Australia. The train station is a 5 minute walk from the Marina. The number for the local station is (02) 6648 3700
