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Extended Description:
Coffs Harbour, the resort capital of the North Coast, is jam-packed full of family-friendly attractions. From lush World Heritage-listed subtropical rainforests to the temperate waters of the Solitary Islands Marine Park there are plenty of activities on offer including bushwalking, four-wheel driving, scuba diving, surf rafting, whale watching, fishing, swimming, surfing and beach activities. Browse local art galleries and hinterland markets, do a spot of shopping, enjoy a meal at a cosmopolitan-style cafe stroll along the foreshore, play a round of golf, or explore our driving trails. Discover a World of Bananas at The Big Banana, be kissed by seals at the Pet Porpoise Pool or earn all about butterflies at the Butterfly House.The city also offers a huge choice of accommodation, from motels to glossy resorts and small, exclusive boutique retreats.
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Activity Info:
Things to See and Do in Coffs
Families, couples, backpackers, sports fans and nature-lovers can all find fun and exciting things to do and see on the Coffs Coast.
Whether you're looking for white-knuckle adventure, places to keep the kids amused, major sporting events or somewhere to shake off the big city dust and stress, the Coffs Coast offers activities as varied as it's scenery. Go Whale and Dolphin watching from the headland, white water rafting through the Nymboida River, take a bird's eye view on a scenic helicopter tour, go on a diving trip to the Solitary Islands Marine Park or put yourself through a survival course at the Extreme Team Training Centre - Coffs Harbour is the place for you!
Galleries and Museums
Being such a vibrant and varied community, Coffs is home to a range of galleries highlighting the versatile work of local artists and artisans in wood, metal, glass, ceramics and paint. Be sure to check out the Bunker Cartoon Gallery which is a funky uptempo gallery featuring changing exhibitions of Australian and international cartoons located in a restored WW2 underground bunker.
Shopping
In addition to the major shopping centres of Palm Beach Plaza and The Palms Shopping Centre, Coffs is home to a wealth of retail experiences. The Promenade shopping and restaurant complex which overlooks picturesque Coffs Creek offers unique jewellery, designer outlets and exclusive homewares and silks.
As well as its colourful markets, Bellingen's main streets are an eclectic mix of famous designer names and original arts and crafts outlets. A highlight is the historic Hammond and Wheatley Emporium an almost untouched, nineteenth century department store housing jewellery and homewares from all over the world as well as top-class clothing ranges.
Dining
Whether you call in to a local restaurant, cafe or bistro - coast or countryside, you'll find plenty of places keen to meet the needs of a hungry traveller. The local produce is a must for any food lover - fresh from the Pacific, the seafood is simply sublime. Ripened in warm sunshine, you've never tasted bananas, mangoes, avocados or macadamias like you will in Coffs. The chefs and restaurateurs of Coffs Coast relish this abundance of fresh local produce - with skill and flair they use them to craft memorable meals that are best enjoyed close to the source. Bellinger River oysters, Dorrigo potatoes, Orara Valley vine-ripened tomatoes, Coffs Harbour prawns and bugs and local wines - don't miss any of them when you experience the wonderful tastes of Coffs Coast.
Fishing
Throughout the year Coffs Coast offers beach, river, deep-sea and estuary fishing. Boat ramps are very prominent throughout the Coffs Coast and rishing tours and charter boats are available for half day, full day and nights for reef, deep-sea, sport and game fishing. In Coffs itself, Jetty Beach and Park Beach are excellent for beach fishing - Whiting, Flathead, Bream, Tailor and Mulloway fish abound. For the more serious fishers, head out to the Split Solitary Marine Park - it offers beach, rock, estuary and deep-sea fishing.
Main Attractions
At the Pet Porpoise Pool you'll never get closer to seals, dolphins and penguins. Don't miss the daily Marine Magic presentations - it's a show the whole family will enjoy. See real Dutch wooden clogs being carved in the clog workshop at the Clog Barn, then stroll around a miniature Dutch village with working windmills and model railway. The Big Banana - it's FREE to enter! Big on fun, big on interest, big on activities - discover the secrets of a banana plantation in a World of Bananas, try a toboggan ride, shop for a unique gift, climb the Skywalk to the lookout, enjoy a wet and wild day on the new Banana Slip, sample a banana split or smoothie.
Share the beauties of an enclosed sub-tropical garden with live native and exotic butterflies at the Butterfly House. An educational experience where you can learn about the life cycle of the butterfly and witness the metamorphisis. Sample the delicious flavours of carob, honeycomb and wide selection of sweet treats, made on-site at Coffs Coast's own confectionery factory - Carobana Confectionary Company.
Special Events
Coffs is a delightful little musical hub with The North Coast Regional Botanic Garden providing the spectacular backdrop for four delightful open-air jazz concerts in February 2009.Presented by the Friends of the Botanic Garden and the Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium, the four concerts are held every Sunday in February and will feature a number of much-loved jazz musicians.Each week you can enjoy 'Music Under the Fig Trees' at Sawtell (first Saturday of every month) and every Sunday at Horizons Bar & Restaurant, Opal Cove Resort come along and be entertained by a variety of wonderful local artists.
Accommodation
Coffs Harbour holiday accommodation options include hinterland B&Bs, beachfront resorts, boutique holiday/beach houses, central self-contained apartments, motels, hostels, and beach-side cabins and camping grounds.
Weather Info:
Coffs Coast has one of Australia's most livable environments - a sub tropical climate that averages maximum 24 degrees celcius and minimum 13 degrees celcius.
It is Australia's most temperate area, where the mountains reach the sea and the area is protected from cold winds by the mountains. There are more hours of sunshine than areas to the south, and less humidity than areas to the north.
The sea temperature in Summer averages around 23 degrees celcius while in Winter it gets down to an average of 18 degrees celcius.
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Brief Description:
Coffs Harbour
Travel Info:
By Air..
Coffs Harbour has the largest regional airport in NSW. QANTAS, BRINDABELLA and VIRGIN BLUE operate regular flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. There are also convenient connections to all capital cities.
By Car..
Sydney to Coffs Harbour is approximately a 6hr drive or 550kms. Brisbane to Coffs Harbour is approximately a 5hr drive or 427kms.
By Rail..
COUNTRYLINK runs two rail services daily from Sydney and Brisbane to Coffs Harbour.
By Coach..
GREYHOUND PIONEER, McCAFFERTY'S EXPRESS COACHES and PREMIER all offer services to Coffs.
By Bus..
Local bus operators BUSWAYS and RYANS run regular daily services throughout the region. Timetables and information are available from Visitor Information Centres.
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