Coffs Coast – the place of plenty
You don’t need to look far for INSPIRATION during a breezy SEASIDE escape on the COFFS COAST.
WELCOME TO Gumbaynggirr Country, the bountiful land of its Traditional Owners, the Gumbaynggirr people.
Known by many as the Coffs Coast (and by some as ‘that place where the mountains meet the sea’), the region always was and always will be a place of plenty for everyone – the Gumbaynggirr people welcoming visitors by delving into their rich past as the ‘sharing people’. This isn’t anything new of course: the pristine rivers, plentiful oceans and fertile forests of their country have always provided the Gumbaynggirr people with so much that they commonly shared food and resources with other Indigenous nations.
The Coffs Coast is committed to providing a significant number of sustainable naturebased tourism experiences, helping Coffs Harbour become NSW’s first destination to become accredited under the ECO Destinations Certification. It’s a way of operating that highlights the care taken for the region’s spaces and culture.
Here’s a little of what’s on offer. FAMILY ESCAPADES
With its endless golden sand beaches and nature-based activities, Coffs Harbour remains a paradise for families. First up is DOLPHIN MARINE CONSERVATION PARK
where dolphins and seals showcase the wonders of rehabilitation and conservation.
The human residents are just as friendly, and an excellent way to meet them is with a jetty foreshore ride with MONTEM BIKE TOURS, followed by a tour with BITE FOOD TOURS.
The former offers a range of leisurely bike rides suitable for all abilities, while the latter includes sweet and savoury bites around town. The cherry on top? Catching a live show or movie at JETTY MEMORIAL THEATRE.
For cultural eco-tourism at its finest, WAJAANA YAAN GUMBAYNGGIRR ADVENTURE TOURS welcomes those keen to connect with land and sea by paddleboarding with the direct descendants of the world’s first paddleboarders. Accommodation: Check out COFFS COAST comprising four awardwinning HOLIDAY PARKS holiday parks with everything from villas to camping, waterparks to kids’ clubs. SPIRITED EXPLORERS
Whether it’s to celebrate the meeting of the Great Dividing Range with the Pacific Ocean, the acknowledgment of the exquisite flora and fauna-filled experiences of the region, or just a nod to spectacular food and drink offerings in town, toasting Mother Nature is a must. Kick off the ceremonies by signing up for a
CRITTERS DISTILLERY EXPERIENCE, an artisan vodka tour that piggybacks sustainability with tastings of specifically crafted vodka cocktail samples. Keen to add live music to the mix? Make a booking at ELEMENT BAR, a lively venue located on the JETTY STRIP, considered a Coffs Coast essential for a craft beer or two plus a tasty treat.
It’s not all about eating and drinking of course; offers a breathtaking JETTY DIVE snorkelling trip out to the SOLITARY ISLANDS
MARINE PARK, while TREETOPS ADVENTURE is a thrill for those who prefer to be PARK among the gum trees. More than 100 obstacles await along this self-guided rope course. Accommodation: PACIFIC MARINA
offers a range of self-contained APARTMENTS apartments within a stone’s throw of Coffs Harbour’s beaches and restaurants. Find your Place of Plenty Experiences at coffscoast.com.au/plenty-of-experiences