Coffs Harbour is a exciting family holiday destination with lots to do and see. Enjoy a myriad of outdoor activities including BBQ & beachside picnics, fishing, scenic drives & walks, surfing, swimming at patrolled beaches and visiting the local attractions and facilities. Here are some great local attractions.
Reptile World |
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Reptile World is an exciting new professional reptile display that brings to you some of the world's most venomous snakes, including the Taipan, Brown snake, Tiger snake and many more. See and touch some local lizards and a large python. Reptile World joins Dolphin Marine Magic throughout the school holidays with two shows a day in between the marine shows. Learn more about Reptile World. |
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Adventure Trike Tours |
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Enjoy the ultimate freedom and thrills of touring the fantastic "Coffs Coast" on our immaculate trikes. Website |
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Big Banana |
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Experience a variety of tropical fruit, indoor ski slopes, toboggan rides & huge man-made Big Banana! Big Banana is one of the most famous landmarks Coffs Harbour and Australia. 11 metres long, 5 metres high, and 2.4 metres wide. Enjoy loads of fun rides, educational tours, exhibitions, recreational activities. Website |
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Botanic Gardens |
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North Coast Regional Botanic Gardens includes mangrove board walk & rainforest. Relax and enjoy the beauty of native and exotic flora in a scenic 20 hectare site surrounded by Coffs Harbour Creek. You can walk and observe the beauty of nature, and the environment. The Botanic Garden offers something for everyone. Website |
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Coffs Harbour Historical Museum |
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The Coffs Harbour Regional Museum has an extensive collection of over 10,000 artifacts of historical significance from the Coffs Harbour region including a working lighthouse built around 1875 and a 1910 Car, which was the first motorised taxi in Coffs Harbour. Open 10am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday, phone (02) 6652 5794 Website |
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The Clog Barn |
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Browse through the Clog Barn or walk around the model Dutch village complete with miniature historical buildings, canals, windmills and locomotive. Open from 8.00 a.m. daily with clog-making demonstrations. Website |
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Kegel Barn 9 Pin Bowling |
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Kegel Barn Coffs Harbour is the first full sized 9−Pin Bowling centre in Australia Featuring 10 full sized 9 pin lanes, 2 10 pin mini lanes, a licensed bar and cafe and a separate function area. Kegel Barn 9 Pin Bowling is a game for the whole family. Website |
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Beaches for Swimming & Surfing |
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Jetty Beach is located near the Marina with expansive Jetty extending from the beach on the northern end. Jetty Beach provides calm swimming conditions. Boambee Beach is located to the south of Jetty Beach, on the other side of Cabarita Point. Boambee Beach is an open beach with variable conditions. North of Coffs Harbour town, only a short drive depending on where you are based there are a number of beaches including the wide golden Park Beach with ample parking, toilets, play areas and BBQ areas. Other beaches north of the city include Diggers, Campbells, Mid Sapphire, Moonee, Shelley, Emerald, Fiddamans & Sandy Beach provide good surfing conditions & some of the points along the way are great for fishing. |
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Whale watching cruise and fishing charters |
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Fishing Charters and Whale Watching Cruises leave the Coffs Harbour Marina regularly. See magnificent Whales as they glide through the clear water migrating North again on their return journey south to Antarctica with their young. Watch the Whales breach, wave their pectoral fins and slap their tales so close you can almost touch them. |
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Other Local Attractions
 Precision Helicopters Scenic flights and tours |
 Butterfly House walk with beautiful butterflies |
 Candy Kitchen fun to see candy being made |
 Honey Place Genuine Australian Honey |
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 White Water Rafting fun to race the rapids |
 Jungle Bungle Fun for toddlers |
 Carobana Confectionery Factory, sample delicious sweet treats |
 Raleigh Raceway Go-carts, water slides, bigfoot |
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 Coffs City Sky Diving Parachute from a Plane |
 Valery Trails Horseback Riding for beginners or experienced riders |
 Coffs Jet Ski Hire a Jet Ski |
 • Coffs Harbour Regional Art Gallery • Bunker Cartoon Gallery |
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RD Opal Centre Opal Jewellery & Natural Gems |
 Tabatinga Entertainment Centre Fun for all, Kids play, mini golf and more |
 Indoor Rock Climbing Indoor Rock climbing, gym and more |
Yellow Shed Craftworks and Garden Centre |
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