Coffs Harbour is a major regional city. It is a popular holiday destination for visitors with pristine beaches, National Parks, lush country-side and rainforest mountains. It has a myriad of activities, shopping, markets, and a dynamic mix of businesses.
Airport
Coffs Harbour’s regional airport has regular services to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane with three main carriers: Qantas, Virgin Blue and Brindabella Airlines. Travel information can be gained by calling 02 6648 4000 or www.coffscoast.com.au and follow the prompts to the airport.
Rail and Road
The rail service runs nearby the Marina, as does Australia’s most travelled road – the Pacific Highway #1.
Recreation
If it’s recreational activities you want then you are spoilt for choice. Within 15 minutes drive there are 3 golf courses including Bonneville International Golf Course, Sawtell and Coffs Harbour. Or you can enjoy a day at the races, whale watching, reef and game fishing charters and many more fantastic things to do. Visit www.coffscoast.com.au for more ideas. For surfers there are a wide variety of quality breaks with set-ups for varying conditions: beachies, point and reef breaks. And don’t forget the Sunday Jetty Markets right next to the Marina.
Events
Coffs is host to a plethora of City Events. In January the annual Strathfield Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Race arrives in town. The Food and Wine Festival attracts thousands of visitors from around Australia, and the Sawtell Chili Festival is a fixture of the NSW north coast. There are busker and comedy festivals and music and drama events. For more information call 02 6648 4000 or visit www.coffscoast.com.au.
Accomodation
There is a wide range of accommodation, from bed and breakfast style to resort style – there’s something for everyone. http://www.coffscoast.com.au/accomodation has all the information you need.
Sports
Coffs Harbour is home and training grounds to Australia’s National Rugby team the Wallabies. As well as the quality surfing locations and golf courses, there is an international sports stadium that includes elite training centre and hosts top level tournaments and matches in a wide variety of codes. For more information on the sports stadium call 02 6648 4950 or visit http://www.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au.
