If you’re planning a visit to Coffs Harbour, you’re probably heading there to visit the beaches and grab a selfie with the Big Banana monument.
But there are plenty more things to do in Coffs Harbour than just this. The town is ideally located near to some amazing snorkelling and diving spots, bird watching locations, and the rainforest of Ulidarra National Park.
The truth is, the town just doesn’t do that much for me. But what I do really like is the region surrounding Coffs Harbour. There are some great nearby beaches, towns, and National Parks, you just need to drive a little further to get to them.
So if you’re planning a trip to Coffs Harbour but you’re not sure what to do besides beaches, then keep reading to see some of our favourite attractions there!
Where Is Coffs Harbour?
Coffs Harbour is a 6-hour drive north from Sydney or 4.5 hours drive south of Brisbane. If you’re coming from Armidale down the Waterfall Way it’s about a 2.5 hours drive.
The nearest airport is Coffs Harbour Airport, which is right by Boambee Beach. It’s about 10 minute drive from the airport to the town centre.
However, when we visited we didn’t actually stay in Coffs Harbour, but we stayed nearby at the Sawtell Beach Holiday Park which is a 10 minute drive from Coffs Harbour.
This region is quite rural, so you will need a car to get around. You can rent a car from the airport, if you are not driving to Coffs Harbour on a wider road trip.
Is Coffs Harbour Worth Visiting?
When I think of Coffs Harbour, I think of it as a base for exploring the surrounding area, and this is what gets us as a family going back for more.
Even the drive into Coffs is pretty whether you’re coming from Sydney or from Armidale down the Waterfall Way.
On our visit during our road trip through NSW, we didn’t even stay in Coffs Harbour, but down the road in nearby Sawtell which we much prefer (more on that later).
But Coffs Harbour is worth visiting for its location alone. If you have a car and are capable of driving outside the town center to explore more of the region, you’ll find there is a plethora of amazing attractions in Coffs Harbour.
Not only that, but it’s ideally situated half-way between Sydney and Brisbane, making Coffs a popular stop off point for people doing the Sydney to Brisbane road trip.
However, for those looking to spend a week or two the region is big enough and has something for…
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