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Daydream believers splash the cash on the Coffs Coast (Media release 8 Oct 2024)

Fresh tourism data shows Coffs Harbour has roared back as a destination of choice, with numbers usurping the pre-Covid period. Tourism Research Australia has just released figures for the 2023-2024 years, and they reveal some whopping growth for Coffs.

Headliners include a 19.2 per cent spike in domestic overnight visitor numbers and a 40.1 per cent increase in the expenditure of domestic day trippers. 

 

The 14 Best Things To Do in Coffs Harbour (Time Out Australia Article 19 July 2024)

There’s so much more to this charming coastal town than the Big Banana.

If you ask anyone living in Australia what Coffs Harbour is famous for, chances are they’ll say the Big Banana. This giant yellow sculpture has been a classic pit stop for families travelling between Sydney and Brisbane since the ‘60s – but you’re bananas if you think that’s all the picturesque coastal city has to offer.

After capturing the perfect selfie in front of the big ‘nana, head to the jetty for a breezy beachside walk. Follow it up with fish and chips at sunset, or dine in style at one of Coffs’ spectacular seaside restaurants. Here are the best things to do in Coffs Harbour.

Coffs Harbour is currently campaigning in the Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane (SE QLD) markets. To help grow destination awareness, the October/November issue of Your Link features a front cover image as well as a 6-page article showcasing the region.

By working with partners such as Link Airways to promote airline services, demand is anticipated to increase to the point that sufficient confidence is secured to then bring larger aircraft onto the service.