Coffs Harbour, Australia
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Alternative names: Established: 1870 (154 years ago)Population: 26.7 thous. (2019)Elevation: 26 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 30°17'45"S, 153°7'59"E
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Coffs Harbour Top Attractions

Coffs Harbour Attractions - What to See and Explore

Coffs Harbour offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Big Banana, North Coast Regional Botanic Garden, Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve, Solitary Islands Aquarium. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • big banana coffs harbour
    Park • Monuments and statues • Amusement park

    Big Banana

    The Big Banana is a tourist attraction and amusement park in the city of Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia. The grounds of the park are set amongst a banana plantation, featuring a large walk-through banana. Built in 1964, it was one of Australia's first Big Things.

  • north coast regional botanic garden coffs harbour
    Botanical garden

    North Coast Regional Botanic Garden

    The North Coast Regional Botanic Garden is a 20 hectare garden located at the corner of Coffs and Hardacre Streets, a kilometre from the centre of Coffs Harbour in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia.

  • muttonbird island nature reserve coffs harbour
    30°18'19"S • 153°9'6"E

    Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve

    Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve is a nature reserve off the shore of Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia, on the southern boundary of the Solitary Islands Marine Park.

  • solitary islands aquarium coffs harbour
    30°16'1"S • 153°8'13"E

    Solitary Islands Aquarium

    Aquarium • Zoo • Park

  • fergusons cottage coffs harbour
    30°18'39"S • 153°8'24"E

    Ferguson's Cottage

    Ferguson's Cottage is a heritage-listed residence at 1 Breakwater Road, Coffs Harbour, City of Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia. It was designed and built by the New South Wales Department of Public Works. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 27 November 2009.

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    30°17'56"S • 153°6'14"E

    Coffs Regional Community Gardens

    Park

Day trips

Coffs Harbour – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Coffs Harbour, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Dorrigo Steam Railway and Museum (Dorrigo), Saraton Theatre (Grafton), Dangar Falls (Dorrigo).

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    Museum

    Dorrigo Steam Railway and Museum, Dorrigo

    The Dorrigo Steam Railway & Museum in Dorrigo, New South Wales, Australia is a large, privately owned collection of railway vehicles and equipment from the railways of New South Wales, covering both Government and private railways.

  • saraton theatre grafton44 milesN
    Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater

    Saraton Theatre, Grafton

    Saraton Theatre is a heritage-listed theatre at 95 Prince Street, Grafton, Clarence Valley Council, New South Wales, Australia. It now operates both as a cinema and a venue for live performances. The original 1926 building was designed by F. J. Board and built by J.

  • dangar falls dorrigo25 milesW
    Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall

    Dangar Falls, Dorrigo

    The Dangar Falls is a cascade waterfall located across the Bielsdown River about 1.2 km north of Dorrigo in the New England region of New South Wales, Australia. The falls are small, picturesque, and are a popular photographic subject. For a short time after rain, they are quite spectacular.

  • christ church cathedral grafton43 milesN
    Church

    Christ Church Cathedral, Grafton

    Christ Church Cathedral is a heritage-listed Anglican cathedral complex at Duke Street, Grafton, Clarence Valley Council, New South Wales, Australia. The cathedral was designed by John Horbury Hunt and built from 1874 to 1884 by Reynold Brothers and G. J. T. Lawson.

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    Bridge

    Grafton Bridge, Grafton

    The Grafton Bridge is a heritage-listed bascule truss bridge that carries the Bent Street and North Coast railway line across the Clarence River in Grafton, New South Wales, Australia.

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Best Time To Visit Coffs Harbour

Learn when is the best time to travel to Coffs Harbour weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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January, April and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in March and December.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in January, February, March and December. While the coldest is in June, July and August.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in August. Most of it rains in March.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in December, while the shortest in June.

Sunrise

Best Ways to Experience the City

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Food & drink

Cuisine

A guide to some of the best local dishes and drinks that you will meet in the region.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Coffs Harbour?

The top attractions to visit in Coffs Harbour are:

What is the best time to visit Coffs Harbour?

January, April and July are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in March and December. The highest air temperature is in January, February, March and December. While the coldest is in June, July and August.

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