Nearby Attractions

Top Attractions
Big Banana Leisure Park - The Big Banana is, undoubtedly, Coffs Harbour’s most famous tourist attraction. It features guided plantation tours, a hydroponics glasshouse, display gardens, toboggan slide, Future Culture Space Station and time tunnel and a food fair.

Coffs Harbour Zoo - A popular attraction for the whole family with over 370 species of birds and animals. Keeper presentations and Koala shows are conducted daily.

Aquajet Leisure Park - Located in Park Beach Plaza, this park features giant waterslides, fun carts, a mini golf course, speedball and junior jeeps. Great fun for all ages.

Bruxner Park Flora Reserve - Located 8 kilometres north of Coffs Harbour, the reserve is part of the Orara State Forest. It features outstanding lookouts, readily accessible rainforest walks and a number of pleasant picnic areas.

The Bunker Cartoon Gallery Inc. - A collection of over 7000 pieces from well-known Australian artists.

Carobana - Take a tour through the local carob factory and sample some of its delicious treats.

The Clog Barn - Features a miniature Dutch Village with a railway, windmills and a café. Clog making demonstrations held daily.

Coffs Harbour Arts and Crafts Group Gallery - A timely display of paintings, woodwork and pottery by local artists.

Glenreagh Mountain Railway Museum - The only railway museum on the north coast open to the public. Includes various examples of railway memorabilia.

Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve - Features a walking track from the marina carpark to the island, taking in majestic views of the town, its breakwall and beaches.

North Coast Regional Botanic Garden - Situated in 20 hectares of sub-tropical environment, the garden features magnificent displays, scenic walks, mangrove boardwalks, rainforest, endangered species sensory garden, glasshouses and exotic plantings.

Pet Porpoise Pool - A display of marine life and native fauna including pet porpoises, penguins, seals and baby kangaroos. A great place for the kids to interact with hands on experiences such as feeding the dolphins.

Solitary Islands Marine Reserve - The largest marine reserve in New South Wales, stretching from Coffs Harbour to Yuraygir National Park. The reserve harbours various species of marine life and is a favourite spot for diving and snorkelling.

Coffs Rock Indoor Climbing Centre - Experience abseiling at its best.

Boambee Creek Walking Track - An easy loop taking around 2-3 hours, covering the entire length of the beach plus a section along Boambee Creek.

Bucca Forest Drive - Travels mostly through the Orara East and Lower Bucca State Forests and shares part of the route with the Wedding Bells Forest Drive.

Charlesworth Bay Walk - An easy walk along the beach, taking about an hour to complete.

Coffs Creek Walking Track - An easy walk taking about 1-2 hours to complete. The walk takes you from the Olympic Pool along the creek as far as the Pet Porpoise Pool, passing the Botanic Gardens and the historic cemetery.

Diggers Beach - A great place for swimming and surfing.

Fishing - Best spots are around Muttonbird Island, Macauley’s Headland and Boambee Beach.

Macauley’s Headland Walking Track - An easy walk taking about 1-2 hours to complete. Runs from the Northern end of Park Beach over the headland.

Cycling - Hire a motorised bicylce from Holiday Motorised Bicycle to explore Coffs Harbour.

Whitewater Rafting - Experience the thrill of the rapids on the Nimboida River

Additional Activities - Parasailing, scuba diving, snorkelling and sky-diving.