Colette's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Great for all ages. Many activities to do including ice skating, water park, indoor slides, putt putt golf, candy kitchen, cheese making, reptile world & much more.........
194 locals recommend
The Big Banana Fun Park
351 Pacific HwyGreat for all ages. Many activities to do including ice skating, water park, indoor slides, putt putt golf, candy kitchen, cheese making, reptile world & much more.........
Great for the whole family.
Dolphin Marine Conservation Park is a place where life-long memories and experience happen every day. Offering incredible dolphin swimming experiences and the opportunity to swim with dolphins for all aged six and older. This magical encounter is one that the entire family can share and have amazing memories for a lifetime.
91 locals recommend
Dolphin Marine Conservation Park
65 Orlando StGreat for the whole family.
Dolphin Marine Conservation Park is a place where life-long memories and experience happen every day. Offering incredible dolphin swimming experiences and the opportunity to swim with dolphins for all aged six and older. This magical encounter is one that the entire family can share and have amazing memories for a lifetime.
This truly is a unique piece of nature reserve, worth exploring, especially when the Muttonbirds are nesting. To protect the birds, you are restricted to walk on the timber path only, so the birds may be hard to spot, but you certainly will smell them. It is a bit of a demanding climb initially, but the 360° view from the top makes it all worthwhile.
PS on Sunday morning there is an interesting market just outside the harbour precinct.
54 locals recommend
Muttonbird Island
This truly is a unique piece of nature reserve, worth exploring, especially when the Muttonbirds are nesting. To protect the birds, you are restricted to walk on the timber path only, so the birds may be hard to spot, but you certainly will smell them. It is a bit of a demanding climb initially, but the 360° view from the top makes it all worthwhile.
PS on Sunday morning there is an interesting market just outside the harbour precinct.
Dorrigo National Park is 1 hour from Coffs Harbour, yet if feels worlds away. Visit this World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforest on a day trip or school excursion, for breathtaking waterfall walks, picnic spots and excellent birdwatching.
92 locals recommend
Dorrigo National Park
Lyrebird LinkDorrigo National Park is 1 hour from Coffs Harbour, yet if feels worlds away. Visit this World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforest on a day trip or school excursion, for breathtaking waterfall walks, picnic spots and excellent birdwatching.
The ever-popular Diggers Beach is perfectly located for tourists – right across the road from Coffs Harbour’s Big Banana. Wide and sheltered, Diggers makes for a lovely wind-free beach walk.
It’s not only visitors who love this beach either; it’s a favourite among locals for surfing, fishing and swimming. There’s plenty to do if you’d rather stay dry; take a seat at the elevated pavilion to admire the view and look at the birds, or you can walk the short pathway to Macauley's Headland.
When you’ve had enough of the surf, take a break from the beach in the neighbouring Diggers Beach picnic area. Featuring a children’s playground and plenty of space to run around, it’s ideal for a family barbecue.
21 locals recommend
Diggers Beach
The ever-popular Diggers Beach is perfectly located for tourists – right across the road from Coffs Harbour’s Big Banana. Wide and sheltered, Diggers makes for a lovely wind-free beach walk.
It’s not only visitors who love this beach either; it’s a favourite among locals for surfing, fishing and swimming. There’s plenty to do if you’d rather stay dry; take a seat at the elevated pavilion to admire the view and look at the birds, or you can walk the short pathway to Macauley's Headland.
When you’ve had enough of the surf, take a break from the beach in the neighbouring Diggers Beach picnic area. Featuring a children’s playground and plenty of space to run around, it’s ideal for a family barbecue.
Coffs Harbour's main surf beach is patrolled daily during most of the summer as Park Beach is the home for the Coffs Harbour Surf Life Saving Club.
Park Beach is a popular area for water sports, fishermen, and surfers. Swimmers should be aware Park Beach can be prone to strong rips particularly at the creek mouth. Park Beach is within close proximity to camping facilities, hotel and motel accommodation, cafes, restaurants, and the local shopping facilities.
Adjacent to the beach car park is Park Beach Reserve, which is on the banks of Coffs Creek. The reserve is a popular family area for both visitors and locals. Park Beach Reserve boasts many facilities such as barbecues, picnic tables, children's play areas, shady trees, and toilets.
Whilst dogs are not permitted on the patrolled beach, they are able to have some off leash time on South Park Beach, that is south of Coffs Creek inlet.
Park Beach
Coffs Harbour's main surf beach is patrolled daily during most of the summer as Park Beach is the home for the Coffs Harbour Surf Life Saving Club.
Park Beach is a popular area for water sports, fishermen, and surfers. Swimmers should be aware Park Beach can be prone to strong rips particularly at the creek mouth. Park Beach is within close proximity to camping facilities, hotel and motel accommodation, cafes, restaurants, and the local shopping facilities.
Adjacent to the beach car park is Park Beach Reserve, which is on the banks of Coffs Creek. The reserve is a popular family area for both visitors and locals. Park Beach Reserve boasts many facilities such as barbecues, picnic tables, children's play areas, shady trees, and toilets.
Whilst dogs are not permitted on the patrolled beach, they are able to have some off leash time on South Park Beach, that is south of Coffs Creek inlet.
Come and experience the iconic Australian bush like never before. Get up-close and personal with native Australian wildlife and magnificent Gum trees, as you climb, weave and fly through the tree tops on self-guided rope courses. Flex your adventurous spirit and test yourself mentally and physically with over 100 elevated obstacles with rope ladders, wobbly bridges, tunnels, cargo-nets and zip lines.
https://www.treetops.com.au/adventures/treetop-adventure-park
49 locals recommend
TreeTops Coffs Harbour
Sealy Lookout DriveCome and experience the iconic Australian bush like never before. Get up-close and personal with native Australian wildlife and magnificent Gum trees, as you climb, weave and fly through the tree tops on self-guided rope courses. Flex your adventurous spirit and test yourself mentally and physically with over 100 elevated obstacles with rope ladders, wobbly bridges, tunnels, cargo-nets and zip lines.
https://www.treetops.com.au/adventures/treetop-adventure-park
Food scene
If you're after a fun, relaxed, family-oriented dining experience, then Maria's is for you.
Maria's is a leading restaurant in the Coffs Harbour area that has been open for more than 35 years.
We offer delicious Italian inspired food; both dine-in, delivery and takeaway, in a warm and friendly environment for family and friends to dine.
8 locals recommend
Maria's Italian Restaurant
384A Harbour DrIf you're after a fun, relaxed, family-oriented dining experience, then Maria's is for you.
Maria's is a leading restaurant in the Coffs Harbour area that has been open for more than 35 years.
We offer delicious Italian inspired food; both dine-in, delivery and takeaway, in a warm and friendly environment for family and friends to dine.
Restaurant & Bar in Coffs Harbour
Executive chef and proprietor Marcus Blackwell is one of the owners and has world class restaurant experience, with dishes that change with the seasons; look for a seafood mezze with king prawns, smoked salmon, oysters and Morton Bay bugs. Traditional Paella, a remarkable wine list, including overseas wines such as French Champagne and Spanish Rioja.
From relaxed deck seating with stunning views of the ocean & marina through to a more intimate dining experience, come enjoy Latitude 30 today.
66 locals recommend
Latitude 30
1 Marina DrRestaurant & Bar in Coffs Harbour
Executive chef and proprietor Marcus Blackwell is one of the owners and has world class restaurant experience, with dishes that change with the seasons; look for a seafood mezze with king prawns, smoked salmon, oysters and Morton Bay bugs. Traditional Paella, a remarkable wine list, including overseas wines such as French Champagne and Spanish Rioja.
From relaxed deck seating with stunning views of the ocean & marina through to a more intimate dining experience, come enjoy Latitude 30 today.
Anchors Wharf Cafe & Restaurant offers award winning meals and hospitality from its spectacular position on the south bank of the Kalang River at Urunga, NSW, Australia. The restaurant features open-air seating with broad river views. This location is an ideal stop for long journeys between Sydney and Brisbane.
Winner N.S.W. Family Restaurant of the year 98/99/2001. Northern Region Popular Choice 2000. Finalist Family Restaurant of the year 2002, 2003 & 2004.
Twenty-five kilometres south of Coffs Harbour on the south bank of the Kalang River, under the highway bridge. Exit the Pacific Highway at the Bellingen Shire Information Centre in Urunga. Follow the road for 100 metres to Anchors Wharf.
Drop in for a coffee and cake, and take in the waterfront view, select from the huge range on display in our cake fridge. Browse an array of greeting cards, picture frames, ceramics, glassware and boat models in our gift corner. Today is a great day to visit!
19 locals recommend
Anchors Wharf Cafe & Restaurant
6 Bellingen StAnchors Wharf Cafe & Restaurant offers award winning meals and hospitality from its spectacular position on the south bank of the Kalang River at Urunga, NSW, Australia. The restaurant features open-air seating with broad river views. This location is an ideal stop for long journeys between Sydney and Brisbane.
Winner N.S.W. Family Restaurant of the year 98/99/2001. Northern Region Popular Choice 2000. Finalist Family Restaurant of the year 2002, 2003 & 2004.
Twenty-five kilometres south of Coffs Harbour on the south bank of the Kalang River, under the highway bridge. Exit the Pacific Highway at the Bellingen Shire Information Centre in Urunga. Follow the road for 100 metres to Anchors Wharf.
Drop in for a coffee and cake, and take in the waterfront view, select from the huge range on display in our cake fridge. Browse an array of greeting cards, picture frames, ceramics, glassware and boat models in our gift corner. Today is a great day to visit!
Great fresh Sushi and Bento Box. Made to order. Watch the Chef making it. Very friendly. A little hard to find a park but well worth the walk.
7 locals recommend
Hungry Bears
79 Grafton StGreat fresh Sushi and Bento Box. Made to order. Watch the Chef making it. Very friendly. A little hard to find a park but well worth the walk.
Located at the Jetty Village shopping centre near the jetty good fresh seafood shop.
We use only premium wild caught Australian and New Zealand seafood.
The fish are jumpin' fresh, succulent, crisp fried and deliciously more-ish!
Our fresh daily made salads are healthy, satisfying meals on their own or perfect accompaniments to the seafood dishes.
We offer quality, classic fish & chips and our seafood has a modern Australian twist. Our cafe blackboard menus will leave you spoilt for choice with a fresh range of wraps, gourmet burgers, and vegetarian options.
13 locals recommend
Seasalt Jetty
361 Harbour DrLocated at the Jetty Village shopping centre near the jetty good fresh seafood shop.
We use only premium wild caught Australian and New Zealand seafood.
The fish are jumpin' fresh, succulent, crisp fried and deliciously more-ish!
Our fresh daily made salads are healthy, satisfying meals on their own or perfect accompaniments to the seafood dishes.
We offer quality, classic fish & chips and our seafood has a modern Australian twist. Our cafe blackboard menus will leave you spoilt for choice with a fresh range of wraps, gourmet burgers, and vegetarian options.
Welcome to the Coffs Harbour Fishermen’s Co-operative, located at the very heart of the harbour at the end of the jetty. This is the perfect meeting place between local fishermen and fresh seafood lovers.
The Co-operative has been operating on the foreshores of Coffs Harbour since the early 1950s and is owned by about 50 local fishermen. They supply us with fresh seafood almost every day, which you can buy straight off their boats through our retail store and takeaway.
Our retail store sells all our locally caught fish, including our famous and award winning snapper, plus whiting, flathead, pearl perch, kingfish, tuna (perfect for sashimi), mackerel, swordfish, mahi mahi, marlin, and other local species. We also catch delicious prawns, lobsters, Balmain Bugs and crabs. In addition to locally caught produce we stock the standard staples you’d expect to see so that we can always provide you a full range of delicious fresh fish and seafood in Coffs Harbour.
27 locals recommend
Coffs Harbour International Marina
69 Marina DrWelcome to the Coffs Harbour Fishermen’s Co-operative, located at the very heart of the harbour at the end of the jetty. This is the perfect meeting place between local fishermen and fresh seafood lovers.
The Co-operative has been operating on the foreshores of Coffs Harbour since the early 1950s and is owned by about 50 local fishermen. They supply us with fresh seafood almost every day, which you can buy straight off their boats through our retail store and takeaway.
Our retail store sells all our locally caught fish, including our famous and award winning snapper, plus whiting, flathead, pearl perch, kingfish, tuna (perfect for sashimi), mackerel, swordfish, mahi mahi, marlin, and other local species. We also catch delicious prawns, lobsters, Balmain Bugs and crabs. In addition to locally caught produce we stock the standard staples you’d expect to see so that we can always provide you a full range of delicious fresh fish and seafood in Coffs Harbour.