Coffs Harbour

Situated on the east coast of Australia in New South Wales, Coffs Harbour is a striking coastal city, renowned for its fishing, sunshine and, surprisingly, bananas! Located roughly halfway between Sydney and Brisbane, Coffs Harbour a perfect destination for those visitors looking to see a more unique side to Australia whilst still having a wide range of activities from which to chose.

With an average summer temperature of 26°C and an astonishing array of beaches to choose from, Coffs Harbour lends itself perfectly to travellers looking to soak up some sunshine and relax in beautiful surroundings. There are a number of local markets to visit, offering the finest locally sourced and produced products that can be sampled whilst enjoying a leisurely walk through the town.


Do have a look at the many things that you can do in Coffs Harbour.

Take a day tour to the town of Red Hill, famed for its vineyards and orchards where a spot of wine tasting and berry picking never goes amiss, before visiting an art gallery to infuse some culture into your day.

If you are based in the city centre, you will quickly become aware of Coffs Harbour 's main export - bananas. Visit the 'Big Banana', one of Australia 's most popular attractions. It comprises a building in the shape of a banana which houses different sporting activities such as skiing, tobogganing and ice skating.

There is a wide range of accommodation available, from town centre apartments through to waterside cabins, so that your place to stay will perfectly compliment your trip. Coffs Harbour offers limitless activities in which to partake, ranging from sporting activities, whale watching, bush walking and much more.

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The Big Banana – The Big Banana is on the Princes Highway at Coffs Harbour. The large banana is a walk through centre with information regarding the local banana industry, banana products and banana related products on for sale and there is a restaurant and souvenir shop in the complex. The grounds surrounding the complex are actually a banana plantation. Tours are available and there is a toboggan ride and water slides to keep everyone entertained. The Big Banana was the first of the “Big Things” to be built in Australia. Paula Duggan

George’s Gold Mine – Located at Moleton near Coffs Harbour you can learn about what life was like as a miner during the gold rush days and you can actually take a guided tours of a certified mine by a real miner. Hear the stories and see the photos of times gone by. Try your hand at gold panning and see the gold bearing quartz stamper. Paula Duggan