One of the most action-packed locations on the NSW Coast and the only place where the Great Dividing Range meets the Pacific Ocean to spectacular effect, Coffs Harbour is the resort capital of the North Coast. It boasts white sandy beaches, water sports including some spectacular snorkelling, cafes, restaurants and dense national park surroundings. Whether its simply kicking back in the warm sand of the beaches on the northern side of town, heading off to get your photo with the famous 'Big Banana', journeying out of town into the hinterland, or simply getting some retail therapy in the shopping malls and markets and car rental puts all these options within reach.
One of the most action-packed locations on the NSW Coast and the only place where the Great Dividing Range meets the Pacific Ocean to spectacular effect, Coffs Harbour is the resort capital of the North Coast. It boasts white sandy beaches, water sports including some spectacular snorkelling, cafes, restaurants and dense national park surroundings. Whether its simply kicking back in the warm sand of the beaches on the northern side of town, heading off to get your photo with the famous 'Big Banana', journeying out of town into the hinterland, or simply getting some retail therapy in the shopping malls and markets, a rental car puts all these options within reach.
As it is located 560 kilometres north of Sydney, anyone flying in to Coffs can pick up a hire car from Coffs Harbour Airport, or alternatively there are outlets in the city centre. You may choose to make your trip to Coffs something of a road-trip as it lies between Newcastle and the popular Gold Coast, with seaside retreats such as Nambucca Heads along the road from Sydney; in either case the accommodation in Coffs Harbour ranges from the extravagant resort suite to a retreated boutique option.
Coffs Harbour caters for a range of travellers, particularly for those seeking a beach-side retreat and shopping trip by day and the facilities to make eating out and sojourns by night a true holiday experience.
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1. Head west on Park Beach Rd towards Burke St
Go through 1 roundabout 400 m
2. Turn left to stay on Park Beach Rd 100 m
3. Continue onto Pacific Hwy 1.4 km
4. Slight left 59 m
You will find The Big Banana here