Coffs Harbour
Surrounded by nature, a visit to the friendly beachside city of Coffs Harbour is a chance to reconnect with life’s simple pleasures.
Halfway between the bustling hubs of Sydney and Brisbane you’ll find Coffs Harbour, the heart of the beautiful Coffs Coast. This tranquil seaside city is a nature lovers’ paradise, nestled at a picturesque junction where the ancient Gondwana rainforests of the highlands cascade down to meet more than 70 kilometres of pristine coastline.
Within little more than half an hour’s drive of the city there are 11 national parks to discover, while the Solitary Islands Marine Park is a natural wonderland on the city’s doorstep where you can walk, swim, surf, dive, bike or even Coffs Harbour: naturally connected horse ride to your heart’s content.
Punctuating the rolling blue waves along the beaches are a series of spectacular headlands, extensions of the Great Dividing Range. Here you’ll become immersed in the cultural history of the local traditional Gumbaynggirr people who have called the Coffs Coast home for thousands of years.
Take a 15 minute drive north to the appropriately named ‘Look At Me Now’ headland and experience uninterrupted views in all directions while you commune with the local Eastern Grey kangaroos. From May to October, watch majestic humpback whales swimming through the warm waters on their migration journey enjoy ‘headland hopping’ to find a favourite spot where you can stop, reconnect with nature and take in this aweinspiring sight.
Coffs Harbour’s ideal subtropical location also delivers a veritable bounty on the plate. A deep, sheltered harbour allows unlimited access to the Pacific Ocean, making it one of the best locations for fresh seafood in Australia. Rich hinterland slopes provide perfect growing conditions for a kaleidoscope of produce, meaning your dinner could arrive on the table mere kilometres from where it was harvested or caught only hours before.
With so many natural delights and hidden gems just waiting to be discovered, it’s no wonder the Coffs Coast locals are so relaxed and friendly.
Direct flights from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne will have you soaking in the splendours of the region in under an hour or two.
Escape to this special piece of paradise to refresh your soul and connect with life’s simple treasures nature, family, friendships.