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
Giingan Gumbaynggirr Cultural Experience –9 March Coffs Harbour
Enjoy this award-winning Indigenous cultural tourism experience at the iconic Sealy Lookout (Niigi Niigi) in the Orara East State Forest. Held monthly, the Giingan Experience is a two-hour interactive and informative tour. Immerse yourself in Gumbaynggirr culture through language, dance, storytelling, damper making and much more.
Made With Love Markets – 3 March Coffs Harbour
With over 120 stallholders at each market, everything is handmade and locally made. Find everything candles and soap, artwork, woodwork, upcycled and recycled products, jewellery, knitted items, kids and baby clothes, delicious cupcakes, artisan chocolate, jams and preserves, plants and flowers, homewares and much more.
Bellingen Autumn Plant Fair – 9 March Bellingen
Taste a smorgasbord of scrumptious food, drinks and coffee, and enjoy live music with the Moonlighters on stage. The Bellingen Growers Market with all their fresh produce and homemade goodies will be there, along with organic kids activities, talks on stage and workshops.
Summer Beach Hop – 16 March Coffs Harbour
Summer Beach Hop is back! Held over two days, come and see classic cars, dancing, live retro music and markets by the seaside. Saturday morning is in the City Centre with Cars, Dancing and Tiny Tot Rock. Saturday afternoon head to the CEX Club for The Robertson Brothers 1960s TV Variety Show and then Sunday is the main event at Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshores.
Coffs Coast 4WD, Caravan & Outdoor Expo – 6-7 April Coffs Harbour
Offers a huge range of caravans, camper trailers, 4WD accessories, camping and adventure gear and loads of new release products as well as expert advice. A fun-filled day out for the whole family, with more than 100 exhibitors, stocking all the latest products and services, you are guaranteed to leave prepared for your next trip.
WORKSHOPS & TOURS
Nightlife Wildlife at the Botanic Garden- 1 March 2024 Coffs Harbour
Join the volunteer guides of the garden for a magical evening to search for possums, gliders, bats, maybe koala …and other little critters whose eye shine in the dark! This 2km night walk follows paths through natural forests and planted gardens. We pause along the way to learn how the wild creatures live, what they eat and why they make such strange noises in the dark.
Burrata, Butter & Bubbles Chessemaking Class – 2 March 2024 Emerald Beach
Learn to make this delicious cheese, and cultured butter made from fresh cream. The workshop runs for approximately 1 ½ hours with an extra half hour to relax and enjoy your bubbles and cheese.Tastings included.
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, Escape rooms and Candy Kitchen.
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.
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!
National Cartoon Gallery – Tues-Sun 10am-4pm
Australia’s only cartoon gallery and home to the largest collection of cartoons in the country.
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!
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.