Coffs Harbour Australia

Coffs Harbour sits in a unique position where the Great Dividing Range, descends from the inland plateaux to meet the Australian East Coast. Offshore, are the Solitary Islands where the warm tropical currents meet the temperate waters from the south. In-between the forested hills and sparkling blue waters lies the sub-tropical city of Coffs Harbour.

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To get a feel for the 'lay of the land', venture one thousand feet up to the Sealy Lookout, only 12 minutes drive from the city centre.

Beyond, the crescents of golden beaches border the sea which reaches to the horizon where turquoise hues of sky and water touch.

At the Jetty, stroll the marina boardwalk past sleek yachts and weathered fishing boats to Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve. At dawn and dusk, thousands of wedge-tailed shearwaters (muttonbirds) flock around the island, their home from September to April.


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coffs harbour australia

coffs harbour australia
coffs harbour australia
Between June and November board a whale-watching cruise from the marina to see mighty Humpback whales or enjoy wild dolphins which regularly accompany the cruise boats all year round.

For kids there’s plenty to do – surfing and swimming, fishing from the jetty, go-karting, see the dolphin and seal show, taste carob ‘chocolate’ and get photographed at the Big Banana.

Coffs Harbour's and indeed Australia's most famous "Big" icon would have to be The Big Banana.

This giant structure located just north of Coffs Harbour on the Pacific Highway, 565 kilometres north of Sydney and 450 kilometres south of Brisbane is probably the most well known "Big Thing" in Australia.

Over the last 40 years the Big Banana has grown into one of the Coffs Coasts most recognised tourist attractions with fun rides, educational tours and shows, recreational facilities and a fantastic selection of food and gift products.