If you are here on holidays there is no better time for adventure on the Coffs Coast! Home to beautiful beaches, lush national parks, ECO-adventures, fabulous food and outdoor activities galore, the Coffs Coast shines its very brightest during the warmer months.
Experience interactive wildlife encounters, conquer the treetops, paddle open waters, or experience nature on horseback these holidays, and create epic memories that will last a lifetime. Looking for something a little more laid back? Enjoy outstanding views from Sealy Lookout, stroll the incredible Solitary Islands coastal walk, or experience Gumbaynggirr culture. Whatever your cup of tea, there is something for everyone at the Coffs Coast these holidays!
BE ENTERTAINED
Twilight Food Market – Every Friday Evening Coffs Harbour (Weather Permitting)
A family-friendly, pet-friendly food-only market, diverse in multicultural cuisine and lots of choices for the kids. Bring a blanket or chair, a bottle of wine or beer and kick back and enjoy the entertainment. The market is located in one of Coffs Harbour’s premier beachside locations, Park Beach Reserve, with the crystal clear water of Coffs Creek on its doorstep.
Seaside Movies at Aanuka Beach House – 21 April Coffs Harbour
Easter school holidays just got a whole lot better! Every Monday, settle in for a magical movie night under the stars, right by the beach. Grab a drink, sink into a cozy bean bag, and let the kids enjoy their favorite films on the big screen from 7.30pm.
Family Fun Day – 19 April Coffs Harbour
The Coffs Hotel Easter Show is a FREE family-friendly event during the day, featuring a carnival-style menu with loaded hotdogs, fries, popcorn chicken, and more. Kids can enjoy a colouring in competition, Easter egg guessing game, and craft corner. Plus, 100 showbags will be given away! We’ll also have an inflatable ride from 1pm-4pm, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny at 3pm.
Easter Saturday Family Fun Day – 19 April Coffs Harbour
This year for Easter King Tide Brewery are having a FAMILY FUN DAY on Easter Saturday. Games and prizes from 12.30pm with some fun competitions on the day. Bring your family along for a great day out!
Easter Sunday Family Fun Day – 20 April Coffs Harbour
Join the Easter Sunday fun at Aanuka Beach House for a day the whole family will love! Watch the kids explore during our Easter Egg Hunt, get creative in the Colouring Competition, and snap some photos with the Easter Bunny himself.
Material Word – 15 Feb to 1 June Coffs Harbour
At Yarrila Arts & Museum Material World brings together a diverse group of Australian artists exploring the role of textiles in contemporary practice. Challenging traditional views of fabric and thread, the artists engage with themes of identity and environment through a vibrant mix of colour, texture, and creativity.
Emma Memma Dance Island Party – 22 April Coffs Harbour
Families will be treated to a sprinkling of Emma Memma’s classic songs featured on this year’s hugely successful Boop and Twirl Tour as well as new favourites like ‘Coconut Tree, ‘Welcome to Dance Island’ and ‘Beach Trolley’ that are all featured on Emma Memma’s YouTube Channel and the new ‘Dance Island Party’ album
WORKSHOPS & TOURS
Burrata Butter & Bubbles – 20 April Emerald Beach
Discover the magic of Burrata, a perfect blend of textures. You’ll learn to: Weave and pull pliable mozzarella curd until it’s silky smooth.
Woodfired Pizza and Mozzarella – 23 April Emerald Beach
Experience the joy of creating Italian-style pizza topped with mozzarella you’ve made from scratch, all cooked to perfection in a wood-fired oven. Once your pizzas are crafted and cooked, enjoy them on the deck, soaking in the beautiful views and savoring the fruits of your labor.
Weaving Circle at Yarrawarra – 16 April Corindi Beach
Learn the ancient craft of weaving in the dappled shade of the trees at Yarrawarra and learn the various traditional weaving techniques of the Gumbaynggirr People.
Fairy Poppilina Coffs Harbour Libraries – 16 April Toormina & Coffs Harbour
A magical session with the most faithful and fun literature fairy, Fairy Poppilina!
Holiday Bush Tucker Tour and Tasting – 16 April Corindi Beach
Learn from local Gumbaynggirr tour guide about the bush foods of the Mid North Coast, then enjoy a delicious bush food inspired tasting platter in the shade of the big veranda.
STEAM in a snap Coffs Harbour Libraries – 14 April Toormina, 22 April Coffs Harbour, 24 April Woolgoolga
Get ready for bite-sized bursts of science, technology, engineering, art and math fun! Each school holidays, we bring you a fresh mix of fast, fun, and hands-on challenges that spark curiosity and creativity. No bookings just drop in!
Holiday Eco Dye Workshop – 23 April Corindi Beach
Come out to Yarrawarra these Holidays for a hands-on workshop exploring the basics of eco-dying! Learn and experiment with botanical printing on canvas and paper with a talented local artist.
Jump In Youth Week Workshops– 12-24 April Coffs Harbour
Jump into free, youth workshops for ages 12-24 this April! Explore, share, and create with your community. Youth Art day, Painting, Printmaking and Storybites Masterclass workshops. (Ages 12-24) Yarilla Arts and Museum.
Family Games Day Coffs Harbour Libraries – 14 April Woolgoolga 22 April, Toormina, 24 April Coffs Harbour
Self-led Games stations feature a variety of family-friendly games, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. And remember you can always borrow a board game to take home and let the good times roll on!
Wayne The Whale With A Hole In His Tale- Jetty Memorial Theatre – 23, 24, 25 April Coffs Harbour
Wayne the Whale with a Hole in His Tail is a fun live performance for children that includes music and puppetry. This delightful story about being different, experiencing kindness and friendship, and overcoming challenges will engage audiences of all ages.
Tik Tok Video Editing Workshop – 24 April Coffs Harbour
Learn how to create next-level videos to share with your friends, in the Digital Studio! Master greenscreens, multi-camera angles, pro lighting, and CapCut edits to make your videos pop. Let’s get creating! Ages 14-24.
LEARN SOMETHING NEW
Solitary Islands Surf School – most days, Northern and Southern Beaches
Learn to surf these holidays with Solitary Islands Surf School! Local professionals will guide you step by step, helping you ride waves on some of the best beaches in NSW.
School holiday opening hours
The Big Banana Fun Park – Open every day in school holidays 9am – 5pm.
Enjoy a huge range of fun activities such as the Water Park, Ice Skating, Tobogganing, Laser Tag, Mini Golf, Reptile World, Giant Slide, Laser tag and Candy Kitchen. Try out the new Escape rooms and Bumper cars attractions.
Coffs Harbour Butterfly House – Monday – Sunday // 10am – 2pm.
Wander amongst hundreds of live Australian butterflies in an indoor subtropical rainforest setting, experience a life-sized dinosaur show and get up close and personal with baby dinosaurs!
Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary – Monday – Sunday // 10am-2pm.
Sea Lions and dolphins and penguins – marine life presentations daily.
Solitary Islands Aquarium – Monday – Sunday // 10am – 4pm. (NSW school holidays)
Explore the unique marine environment of the Coffs Coast through amazing aquariums, guided tours and interactive displays.
Treetops Adventure – Monday – Sunday // 9am – 5pm.
Test your skills on more than 110 high rope challenges and 20 ziplines, and enjoy the bush from a new perspective!
Carobana Confectionery – Monday – Sunday // 8:30am – 4pm.
Watch skilled confectioners in action and experience plenty of tempting aromas. Enjoy the covered outdoor dining area and ample grounds for the kids to play. Pet-friendly and free entry.
The Clog Barn – Monday – Sunday // 8am – 4pm.
Enjoy the model Dutch village, daily clog-making demonstrations, Big Oma’s Coffee House (pancakes recommended!) and the Dutch gift shop.
North Coast Regional Botanic Garden – Monday – Sunday // 9am – 5pm
Featuring a section of natural forest and mangroves; plantings of rare and endangered Australian species, Australian rainforest species, and exotic plants from other sub-tropical regions of the world, the garden has something special for everyone!
iPlay Bowling Alley & Amusement Centre– Monday – Thursday // 10am – 9pm
Friday – Sunday // 9am – 11pm
STRIKE! With thirteen lanes of full bowling, plenty of arcade games along with a fully licensed bar, iPlay can
cater to anyone’s taste during these school holidays!
Sherwood Archery – Monday & Friday 10am-4pm, Tues,Wed,Thurs 10am-8.30pm, Sat 9am-12noon
Their dedicated Indoor Range and Pro Shop cater for all types of archery with an emphasis on helping new people to enjoy the Fantastic sport of archery.
Yarilla Arts & Museum – Tues-Sun 10am-4pm Tues-Fri 10am-2pm Sat/Sun
The dynamic exhibition program spans a range of inspiring local, regional, touring and in-house curated exhibitions. Encompassing art, social history and natural history, these exhibitions change regularly ensuring an enriching experience for all. YAM’s digital exhibition space is designed to attract ground-breaking digital creations that challenge the boundaries of art and storytelling.
Wajaana Yaam Gumbaynggirr Adventure Tours
Experience a paddle tour in a beautiful marine park setting, learn to SUP board, collect, connect and prepare bush medicines and taste seasonal bush foods with Wajaana Yaam Adventure Tours.
Jetty Dive
Jetty Dive Centre love scuba diving at the Solitary Islands on their daily dive charters for snorkelers or scuba divers, and their large and comfortable dive boats offer the best diving available. Passionate dive crew have the knowledge and experience to show you the best of the Solitary Islands
Coffs Harbour Trike & Private Tours
There are many beautiful places to visit around the Coffs Coast and surrounding townships, but with Coffs Harbour Trike & Private Tours it is the ride itself that will be unforgettable! Tours with both trike or mini van available.
C Change Adventures
The friendliest Kayaking, Canoeing and Stand up Paddling experiences in Coffs Harbour – tours and hire.
HWH Stables Horse Riding Tour
Ride horse back through the Coffs Coast’s lush bushes, picturesque beaches and gorgeous freshwater rivers with HWH Stables.