Places of Interest

The Big Banana Fun Park is the BIGGEST and BEST Fun Park on the Northern NSW coast. It’s a full day of fun for the entire family set amongst the bananas, overlooking the amazing Coffs Harbour coastline.

Mutton Bird Island is the jewel in the crown of Coffs Harbour. Surrounded by ocean sparkling in shades of blue, the island affords views of the Coffs Coast and hinterland from a unique, off-shore perspective. The outdoor learning centre will enrich the experience by providing fascinating cultural information. The eastern lookout offers spectacular views of the Solitary Islands, and between May and November this is the perfect spot for whale watching.

Visit the award winning Coffs Harbour Butterfly House, one of Coffs Harbour’s most amazing attractions. The Butterfly House offers visitors the opportunity to stroll amongst hundreds of live Australian butterflies in an indoor subtropical rainforest setting. Share the world of butterflies as they fly, court, mate, sip nectar or rest in the light showing off their fascinating colours and patterns.

Coffs Coast Wildlife Sancturay,  aims to offer incredible and unique experiences to all their visitors. Having the opportunity to come and spend a day with some of nature’s most beautiful mammals is a fun and unique experience, no doubt the entire family will enjoy! For a very special experience, they offer a variety of premium encounters with their animals, including several water based programs.

Macauleys Beach a local favourite for quick dips, surfing and scenic walks, and is located at the northern end of Park Beach. Sheltered and secluded, it is a beautiful gem on the Coffs Coast. Perfect for surfers, Macauleys Beach, provides a northeast swell which produces a long left off the headland. The consistent break offers surfable waves at all tide stages, perfect for beginners or the more seasoned board rider. Picturesque at any time of year, a dark rocky coastline that contrasts perfectly with the turquoise sea and bright green grass of the headland. Wildlife watchers may spot an array of local wildlife including white-bellied eagles, dolphins and even whales during winter.

North Coast Regional Botanic Garden is only 1km away from the Coffs Harbour CBD, the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden offers locals and visitors a unique blend of native and exotic species of flora, recreation and education in a beautiful and relaxed setting. The garden is open 9am – 5pm seven days a week.

Park Beach Plaza is the largest shopping centre between Newcastle and the Gold Coast located on the Coffs Coast and has been servicing the region since 1979. The centre has the most diverse variety of specialty stores on the Coffs Coast with over 120 stores together with Target, Big W, Woolworths, Ritchies Supa IGA, Aldi and JB Hi-Fi.