Coffs Harbour NSW
Coffs Harbour in NSW is a major coastal resort town noted for its banana plantations, resorts, mild climate and fishing. It is beautifully located where the mountains tumble down to the sea.
Although bigger than most NSW coastal towns (its population is now over 65, 000), it is typically occupied by retirees. They seek the warm north of the state as do visiting holiday-makers.
The appearance of Coffs Harbour has not been enhanced by the emergence of high-rise units. These tend to remind one of suburban Sydney rather than a holiday resort. Nonetheless, it has a kind of glorious subtropical laziness attached to it. Though at the same time it wants to be considered a thriving city. Consequently the population rises dramatically in summer.
The harbour became an important base for a large fishing fleet in the 1970s which is still very active. Tourism, bananas, fishing, timber and engineering now constitute the mainstays of the local economy. In recent years, seaside estates have been developed along 30 km of local coastline.
Outdoor Adventures in Coffs Harbour NSW
Jetty Beach, Coffs Harbour, NSW
The beautiful beaches of the Coffs Coast beckon. A great asset is the wheelchair-accessible Jetty Beach, a convenient and popular place to relax in the sun. Walk the breakwall to Muttonbird Island, a nature reserve that protects a colony of wedge-tailed shearwaters. Offshore, the Solitary Islands Marine Park is a haven for a huge diversity of marine life. Scuba diving trips with Jetty Dive Centre show the best of the underwater world. This company also runs the first Whale Swims in NSW, an unforgettable experience during the migration season from August to September.
Wildlife and other Attractions
Coffs Harbour also features several wildlife attractions, including the evergreen Coffs Harbour Butterfly House and the Solitary Islands Aquarium, focusing on regional marine species and education. The Dolphin Marine Conservation Park also make a great stop for getting up close to marine animals, including dolphins, seals and penguins.
The Big Banana is Australia’s original and most iconic Big Thing. No trip along the Coffs Coast is complete without a stop!
The Big Banana Fun Park also features the biggest indoor Giant Slide in the country, the biggest Water Park between Sydney and the Gold Coast, with huge thrill slides and a kids Aqua Play area, their famous Toboggan Ride overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean, a 36 hole Mini-Golf course, a State-of-the-art Laser Tag arena, a Demolition Derby, Ice Skating rink and a 4D Ride Simulator, featuring four of the latest and best ride simulator films in the world!
No trip is complete without visiting:
- Steve McEwan’s Reptile World,
- Coffs Candy Kitchen,
- The Opal Centre and a
- Choc Coated Banana from the Cafe.
Then shop to your heart’s desire in the Gift Shop, the largest banana themed gift store on the planet!
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