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Coffs Harbour sits in a unique position where the Great Dividing Range, descends from the inland plateaux to meet the Australian East Coast

Coffs Harbour sits in a unique position where the Great Dividing Range, descends from the inland plateaux to meet the Australian East Coast. Offshore, are the Solitary Islands where the warm tropical currents meet the temperate waters from the south. In-between the forested hills and sparkling blue waters lies the sub-tropical city of Coffs Harbour.

To get a feel for the ‘lie of the land’ venture one thousand feet up to the Sealy Lookout, only 12 minutes drive from the city centre. Tall Flooded Gums, tree ferns and dense foliage frame the picture – below, a country town patchwork is laid out. Beyond, the crescents of golden beaches border the sea which reaches to the horizon where turquoise hues of sky and water touch.

At the Jetty, stroll the marina boardwalk past sleek yachts and weathered fishing boats to Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve. At dawn and dusk, thousands of wedge-tailed shearwaters (mutton birds) flock around the island, their home from November to April.

Between June and November board a whale-watching cruise from the marina to see mighty Humpback whales or enjoy wild dolphins which regularly accompany the cruise boats all year round.

For kids there’s plenty to do – surf and swim, waterslides, fishing from the jetty, go-karting, visit the zoo, the dolphin and seal show, taste carob ‘chocolate’ and get photographed at the Big Banana

Eateries and restaurants are plentiful. Clubs and pubs with counter meals and entertainment; exotic Asian, Indian, Thai and Chinese and fresh creative cuisine, coffee and cakes from cafes’ and restaurants especially along the Jetty Strip in Coffs and First Avenue at Sawtell.

So set your sights on Australia’s East Coast and discover the beauty of Coffs Harbour on sub-tropical Coffs Coast.

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