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Popular Attractions
There is plenty to see and do on Coffs Coast.. not to mention the attractions that make your holiday full of fun and excitement.
Below are some ideas about places to visit whilst in the region. For more information contact the Coffs Coast Visitor Information Centre on 1300 369 070 or email tourism@coffscoast.com.au
Coffs Harbour
Pet Porpoise Pool
You'll never get closer to seals, dolphins and penguins. Don't miss the daily Marine Magic presentations - it's a show the whole family will enjoy. Take home a momento - a photo of you or your family being kissed by a seal.
Clog Barn
See real Dutch wooden clogs being carved in the clog workshop then stroll around a miniature Dutch village with working windmills and model railway. Take home a souvenir. Afterwards enjoy a coffee and lunch at Big Oma's Coffee House.
The Big Banana
Big on fun, big on interest, big on activities - discover the secrets of a banana plantation in a World of Bananas, try a toboggan ride, shop for a unique gift, climb the Skywalk to the lookout, enjoy a wet and wild day on the new Banana Slip, sample a banana split or smoothie. Bring the kids! It's free to enter.
North Coast Regional Botanic Garden
Explore the garden path and mangrove boardwalk to admire the Gardens' outstanding collection of native and exotic flora, landscaped around a scenic bend of Coffs Creek. Live entertainment in the gardens at particular times of the year such as Buskers Festival, Mothers Day, Fathers Day, summer jazz evenings - see What's On for upcoming events.
Butterfly House
Share the beauties of an enclosed sub-tropical garden with live native and exotic butterflies. An educational experience where you can learn about the life cycle of the butterfly and witness the metamorphisis. Try your luck on a treasure hunt and solve the riddle of a maze.
Carobana Confectionery Company
Sample the delicious flavours of carob, honeycomb and wide selection of sweet treats, made on-site at Coffs Coast's own confectionery factory. Learn all about the origins of Carob and it's nutritional values, sample and purchase carob, honeycomb and other confectionary which is made on-site.
Bellingen
Old Butter Factory A focus of Bellingen's creativity - art & craft shops and galleries, antiques, fashions, working artists' studios, café and herb gardens, set in and around a heritage factory building. Relax with massage and a float tank experience!
My Other Passion A gallery glowing with local colour - wide selection of works from the region's talented artists and crafts people.
Yellow Shed Gallery and garden centre featuring innovative art and craftwork, homewares, books and music, native plants and ferns.
The Old Church Garden and Craft Remarkable collection of quirky art, craft and collectibles with an imaginative gardening section.
Hammond and Wheatley Building Beautifully restored National Trust heritage emporium in the main street, now home to classy boutiques and retailers including Kakadu Clothing and Dervish Gallery.
Bellingen Museum Discover the history and heritage of the Bellinger Valley region in a range of displays and exhibitions.
Bellingen Island flying fox colony Every day at dusk, thousands of flying foxes make a spectacular sight as they leave their island colony in the Bellinger River on their nightly search for food.
Dorrigo Rainforest Centre Information and displays on Dorrigo's World Heritage rainforest. Café and shop with quality eco-souvenirs, picnic areas. Base for walks, talks and tours. Don't miss the awesome Skywalk, high above the forest canopy with its superb, sweeping views.
The Honey Place, Urunga A sweet spot to stop - look for the giant beehive and call in to taste and buy delicately-flavoured Urunga honey. Features a special display of porcelain dolls, accessories and miniatures, gardening centre and gift shop.
Ebor Trout Hatchery Self guided tour, aquarium display, BBQ and picnic facilities. Hand-feed the fish - even try tickling a tame trout!
Hungry Head Pottery All the colours and textures of the coast, transformed into beautiful ceramics. Meet the artist
and take home a distinctive local souvenir.
Raleigh Winery Australia's most easterly winery. Taste the wines, ports and liqueurs and pause for a picnic on the deck.
Fairytale Tours What better way to experience the natural beauty and romantic charm of Bellingen than by horse-drawn carriage! Discovery tours and river picnics include a friendly and informative commentary to help visitors feel right at home in Bellingen.
Nambucca
Nambucca Heads V-wall and Bowra Street mosaic Paint your own postcard on a rock at the V-Wall, at the entrance to the Nambucca River or just stroll along and read the messages from around the world. In the centre of town, follow the Nambucca River story on the amazing mosaic mural, wrapped around the Police Station corner.
Bowraville township Step back a hundred years - the wide verandahs and heritage buildings of this lovely old village recall the pioneer days of the early 20th century. The beautifully preserved 'verandah post town' has been the location of filming for movies and television.
Bowraville Folk Museum One of Australia's best folk museums, with room after room of detailed and beautifully-presented heritage displays from days gone by. Carefully-restored working farm machinery and vintage vehicles are a feature.
The Pub With No Beer Home of Australia's famous Slim Dusty song. Call in for a chat and a fine counter meal, meet a local character or two - and these days, The Pub does have icy-cold beer!
Scotts Head Where Pacific rollers wrap around the point and peel perfectly on a golden beach - some of the nation's best surfers learned their skills here. Great sailing, snorkelling, swimming and rock fishing too.
Yarrahapinni Lookout Take a forest road through the native eucalypt and riverside rainforests in the Way Way Forest Reserve then climb steeply to enjoy superb views to the Great Divide and down to the sea from the lookout.
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