The 30 best sights in Coffs Harbour

Stopped here for a break on our way back to Sydney. There's so much to do here for all ages, you could spend the whole day here! It's one giant fun park! The souvenir shop is packed with all sorts of goodies ranging from hats, soft toys, cups, pens, stickers, key rings, fridge magnets, t-shirts, stationary items, tea towels etc. Cafe has a good variety of hot and cold food, drinks, milkshakes, and snacks. Plenty of parking.

An entire day well spent last wk. Bought the Ultimate Pass for the family online. Rocked up before ticket box/activities opened to get a good car park. Thankfully, NSW school holidays hadn't yet started so wasn't too busy. Took the entire day to be able to experience all activities included in the Ultimate Pass, including saving the Arcade Room till after 4pm when all other areas had closed. Only downers were: 1 the expensive meals, 2 the Toboggan wasn't open, and 3 the ice skates were too narrow. Even after going up a size, had to regularly sit down and take the weight off. Will need to return when the Toboggan opens.

We had an awesome day at The Big Banana Fun Park – fantastic facilities, plenty of fun, and most of the staff were absolutely wonderful! Unfortunately, our experience was dampened by an encounter with the café manager, Tanya. I have a coconut allergy, and I could clearly detect traces of coconut (likely from cross-contamination with previous flavours). Rather than showing any concern, understanding, or basic duty of care, Tanya was immediately hostile, dismissive, and completely unwilling to help. She refused to offer a replacement, refund, or even acknowledge the potential seriousness of the situation, and her attitude was both unprofessional and unacceptable, especially for someone in a managerial position. As former café owners, we know exactly what good customer service looks like and this was the complete opposite. In any hospitality setting, especially when it comes to allergies, empathy and responsibility are non-negotiable. Thankfully, duty manager James went above and beyond to resolve the situation. He handled everything with professionalism, ensured we were looked after, and even gave my little one a bag of bananas for the long trip home to Brisbane - such a thoughtful gesture! It’s thanks to the rest of the fantastic team members and James’ outstanding service that this review is 4 stars instead of 1. They truly turned a negative situation into a positive experience, and we’re incredibly grateful for their care and professionalism. 👏🍌

Timed season / play time can we , depending on numbers, well worth it or a little disappointing. Wait times for a slide can exceed 30min or so. Given 2 hours, 2 - 4 slides can be a maximum. But for smaller kids or kids who enjoy the splash area, 2 hours for the price is well worth it. There is a lot to do overall at the big banana if you have the time and the funds. But it is definitely worth visiting If your not willing to wait a while, or pay the price for meals, its easily enough to bring your own.

This is a perfect fun park for the family with kids, as parents can join with them and have fun. I saw the kids really enjoying all the rides . However, if you are solo, or young couple without kids you guys may feel boredom as there is nothing to make your adrenaline rushing. Adults, they surely enjoy the self guided tour through the banana plantations. Staff are really courteous, good accessibility from highway, ample parking facilities are really good.

If you are visiting Coffs harbour and travelling with kids... this is where you want to be! There is a plethora of fun activities and games especially for the kids here. Of course, if you are enthusiastic about banana trees/plantation etc then there's plenty here for adults too. We stopped by here for a short visit during our road trip from QLD to Melbourne. It was amazing to see the kids enjoying themselves especially in the gaming arcade area. Souvenir shop, cafe and clean wash rooms are also available here along with plenty of free parking.

My Wife and myself visited the Banana Plantation here was a self guided tour that took about 30 minutes, where you see all the banana plants and learn about the history here at the big banana. Enjoyed our tour here and definitely recommend the visit great to learn about the history of the big banana. Family friendly place to visit too.

Didn't even know this place existed but holy crap the views from up here are good. Site is really well maintained and the drive up is also quite pleasant. Treetops is also up here which is great for the kids, just be mindful it can be busy on the school holidays.

The view of the Pacific Ocean and Coffs harbour city from the forest pier is really exhilarating. This elevated platform gives you Birds Eye view of the valley. This place has the amenities such as ample car parking, toilet and a gazebo like structure where people can sit and enjoy their food. There is no any coffee shop or refreshment shop in this area so being your food and drinks. Moreover, if you got a binocular please take to get a close view of the foothills.

Fantastic viewpoint overlooking Coffs coast You can park inside the gate and walk on the path through the forest or drive along to the viewpoint The bridge is constructed to overlook the forest and give views up and down the coast

Beautiful lookout with a suspension "pier" hanging over the edge. Very nicely updated with the environment in mind. The cafe was closed but it looked like a great spot for a picnic with plenty of tables scattered about. Bring cash and keep an eye out for the little vege stalls on the road up selling avocados and bananas!

Ive been here before in summer and came again years later with my daughter.. make sure you read the signs to get to this lication as the road works have made it hard with signage to follow. Google maps even had trouble navigating to get proper firections due to the terrible road works. Once you are there the biews are spectacular. It is a little windy on the road coming up to it. Winding through the banana plantation and the state forest on the other side. There is a small cafe at the top for coffee tea hot chocolate and small snacks. Further back on the road there is tree hopping. Its a must see location as it is very pretty . The area is very clean and its free . No problems with parking.

Beautiful views and lovely pier/bridge. Loads of parking and there is a toilet nearby. Cafe was not open today.

Breathtaking views from up to the top. You can take your car till the lookout point. We did the smallest 35 min trail, I believe the Gumgali track that goes from the the left of the lizard's picture near the treetop adventure. It was a short, quiet and nice walk to a beautiful lookout point.

Really nice place with lots of different butterflies to see. It was super interesting and we learned a lot about them as we walked around. We didn’t try the café but it looked really cute. The dinosaur show was funny, and interactive. Would definitely recommend, especially for families with little kids.

Gorgeously decorated. Very nice owners and friendly staff. Will definitely have to check out the cafe next time. The dinosaur show was great and the butterfly house was amazing too!! My absolute favourite was the cafe though

I visited today and had the most amazing time. Such a great place for kids but there is something here for everyone. If you stopped and searched the leaves, there were butterflies everywhere, blending in with their surroundings. So many other things to look at and take in. The staff were so friendly and funny. Wonderful experience. Quirky and fun. Everyone should stop by the butterfly house when passing. ❤️🦋🦕🦖🪄🧚

My daughter is a big lover of dinosaurs and butterflies so this is an absolutely magical experience for her! Warmer days are best for the butterflies - as to be expected as that’s how it is in nature! Regardless you will still get to see butterflies. The Gerald dinosaur show is a favourite, I highly recommend. Stick around after the show and you get to meet one of the resident baby dinosaurs or Hiccups the baby unicorn. My daughter adores them all (we know each of them by name), we always give them a pat and have a great experience with both them and their lovely caretaker. There’s a playground area out past the cafe which is perfect for the kids to play while waiting for lunch. Biggest display of dinosaurs on the coast and the animated ones are so realistic.

My wife and I visited recently to see the butterflies and while it was a pleasant outing overall, I personally felt a little underwhelmed for the price of admission. The butterfly house itself was interesting as you do get to see a variety of butterflies up close and it is a unique experience, but for adults without children the value just did not quite feel worth the cost. Families with kids would probably get a lot more out of it as little ones would likely be fascinated and entertained for longer. One highlight for us was the Alice in Wonderland themed cafe. The decorations were charming and whimsical and it is a fun spot to grab a drink or a bite to eat. The nice thing is you do not have to pay an entry fee to enjoy the cafe, so that part alone could make for a cute stop even if you decide to skip the butterfly house. Be prepared for the conditions inside the butterfly enclosure as it is intentionally hot and humid to suit the butterflies environment, and you will leave feeling sweaty. The enclosure does make for a lovely spot to take some colorful photos. There is also a dinosaur section on the grounds that would definitely appeal to families with children. While we did enjoy our visit overall, I think the price to value ratio felt a little off for us.

A beautiful and enchanting place to visit, especially for families with children. The park is home to a wide variety of butterflies, and when they apply a special nectar on your hands, you may find honey butterflies gently landing on you—it’s a magical experience! It’s truly a unique and immersive environment where children lose track of time and don’t want to leave. The joy of watching butterflies up close and even having them rest on your hands creates memories that last a lifetime. There are two Maze one is mirror maze and other wooden open to sky, Italian style. While the overall experience is delightful, the entry fee is on the higher side, which may be a consideration for some. However, there is a café inside where you can grab a bite and relax, making it a pleasant spot to spend a few hours. Perfect for a weekend outing, nature lovers, or anyone looking for a peaceful, colorful escape.

Gorgeous place to visit such a family orientated amazing adventure. The staff are all happy and very efficient. So much to see and so much to do. Thanks guys most definitely will be back

The botanical garden was absolutely wonderful, vast, yet cleverly designed pathways made exploring a breeze, no getting lost here! A treasure trove of trees and plants, and super helpful engravings and descriptions dotted around. Stunningly beautiful, this garden's a perfect chill-out spot for both adults and kids to wander, soak up the nature vibes, and go at their own pace. They also have a lovely cafe and souvenir shop to round off the visit. A must-visit for anyone looking to get lost in the loveliness of nature.

Such a beautiful place to visit for a stroll through nature. I enjoyed the different themed areas, with my favourites being the glasshouse/orchid room and the New South Wales natives. The walking tracks were well maintained and it was good that a lot of the trees and plants were labelled. Beautiful time of year to visit during Spring before it gets too hot (Sep/Oct).

This is a beautiful place to wander through, it is a well maintained & a well planned layout with lots of wonderful trees & plants including a very pretty Japanese garden with a lagoon & bridge! A new cafe has opened here just recently which does great coffee & a fairly extensive savoury & sweet selection of snacks & food! 👍👏🌟

This is a MUST SEE if you're in the region. These gardens were featured on TV Better Homes and Gardens show recently (October 2024), and as we were holidaying in the area decided to visit. What a magnificent Botanical Garden. I couldn't believe we didn't know this place existed after visiting the area for years. A beautiful experience to wander through the variety of themed gardens, a greenhouse, and a beautiful Japanese Garden with bridge and pavilion - so serene. Well made sign posted paths (wheelchair ♿ friendly) and information boards. Plenty of seating, shade, green space, picnic spots and public facilities 🚻. Suitable for all ages and a rare thing - ✨FREE entry🌳🌴🌷✨ There are information brochures and a donation box at entry point which I didn't hesitate to drop a note 💵 in. I would encourage a donation to help sustain this nature treasure. The gardens are maintained by 180 volunteers and 1 paid worker - an incredible feat. I'll be back with a picnic 🧺 next visit.

We had the best morning at the gardens. Patsy was wonderful, she went out of her way to accommodate us for my Nans 91st Birthday. She drove us in the buggy to the Japanese gardens where we enjoyed our picnic basket of cakes and coffees from the leaf and bean cafe. So many beautiful areas with different designs to explore. The 3 children loved it as well. Thank you for the memories.

This is an unusual botanic garden in that there is much more forest than sculpted gardens. Having said that, it is really lovely with lots of places to explore. The cafe was great too, fabulous muffins!

Beautiful gardens. Loved all the different regions, in particular the Japanese garden, just so peaceful. Really great to have such a beautiful place to come explore the plant and enjoy the serentu.

After decades of driving past, we finally decided to drop in and it was definitely worth it. Was great to walk around and look at the miniatures and the pancakes were absolutely amazing. Will definitely make sure to stop in again at the cafe in the near future 😃 Picture is of a half size serving of pancakes. Delicious 😍

Great accomodation, good location close to shops, beaches and tourist attractions in Coffs Harbour. Clog barn was great nice Dutch themed place and amount of work to make look like it does is amazing. Definitely recommend to anyone to visit and stay very budget friendly too! My wife and myself enjoyed our stay here

We visited the pit stop attraction of house figurines & cafe. It is very admirable that the owners put so much care and thought into this shop. It is very calm and well maintained. P.S. the lizards are real ! Not statues 🦎😬

Loved it. $45 for campervan, powered and choice of grass or slab. It's a very small friendly park in Coffs Harbour, basic, but clean. Wifi works, fast enough to stream. Parks tend to blur into each other after travelling a long time, however this one's so unique I'll remember it forever. The miniature village, free to visit, is well worth visiting even if you don't stay.

We didn't stay in the hotel but did visit the clog barn. It's a lovely place and a lot of work has gone into it. We really enjoyed it! Definitely worth a visit. It's a little tricky to get to without a car but 20 minutes walk from the city centre

Went to the tourist attraction which was a great experience. In the shop, there is a live demo of how a clog is made, which was very informative and interesting. To view the miniature Dutch houses/ palaces / buildings etc and windmills, one has to go through the shop. There is no entry fee to view the buildings. It is very well kept and lovely to see.

A great little spot in Coffs Harbour! The Clog Barn has a really welcoming atmosphere, delicious coffee, and a fun miniature Dutch village to explore. Loved watching the clog-making demonstration—such a unique experience. Definitely worth a visit!

Very well done to protect the island and to make the walk easy for the people walking. Great views

Need a decent level of fitness to get up there as the path is pretty steep. Great views though,well worth a visit

Wow…. What a scenic place, no words to describe the importance and beauty of this place. Walk to the summit demands some fitness, also the ammonia smell of birds dropping may make you going back, but once you reach the top of this Island the view is absolutely stunning. I spotted humpback whales in the Pacific Ocean, myriads of burrows of a bird species called shearwater, also you can take photos from the erected platform The view of Coffs harbour marina and fishing harbour from this island is mesmerising. I recommend it as a must visit place

great place to see the harbour. very windy but a great place to jog too. it's very steep therefore challenging. and if you're lucky you get to see some whales .

You know you’re alive and how unfit you are when you start to head up the steep paved slope to the viewing area. So many shearwater nests along the cliff face of the island. Didn’t see any shearwaters but did see a magnificent Brahminy Kite just hovering then diving, a bird called a Pipit and a blue tongue lizard. The view is 360 degrees and I thought beautiful. From there you can walk along the boardwalk down a steep slope to another viewing area. People were fishing off the rocks at the base of the cliff. Have no idea how they got there. There are boards at the entrance to the island which has lots of interesting info on it as well as some at the viewing platform. Panoramic photos of the coastline pointing out places of interest. Yearly cycle of the shearwater and how they nest. Reasonably cool up there so a jumper might be a good idea. Free admission and you must stay on the paths. Would recommend and then a stop at fisherman’s coop for a serve of fish and chips.

100% worth the drive there, the beautiful views and their paths make it an easy climb. A must-visit... The only thing that made the experience bad was the irresponsibility of dog owners. The path/boardwalk leading to Muttonbird Island was littered with dog excrement, there was even excrement rubbed into the concrete. This is not okay, pet owners have no right to ruin the money, hard work, or planning, for all involved in building the infrastructure and beautification for a safer pathway. Mother Nature did her best to create Muttonbird Island and the Coffs Harbour council put a lot of effort into making it accessible to all. It is rude and downright disgusting because pet owners are too selfish and lazy to clean up after their dogs. Thumbs up to Muttonbird Island but a big thumbs down to the irresponsible pet owners. Maybe the best way to fix the problem is to ban dogs altogether. I'll let my photos speak for the beauty of Muttonbird Island.

Must visit spot when visiting Coffs Harbour. Muttonbird Island has a great view from up top. The start of the walk is very step but once you get past that there is a narrow paved and raised deck to walk along. If you are lucky you my see some whales. Plenty of information around to give you some interesting facts and stories. The walk is approx 4km loop when parking the Coffs Jetty Foreshore.

Great place & plenty knowledge from the great volunteers to keep this place working. The comics pictures were very funny & the vehicles in great condition. Well presented & worth seeing for people appreciate Holdens.

This is a lovely place that's not highly advertised! Set in anbold WW2 bunker it's has lots of history, the cartoons are great! I know very little about cars but was nice to have a wander around. Craig was lovely and had lots of information and very passionate about the museum.

A gallery set in a WW2 bunker sounds pretty cool, and it is! Not a big gallery but really interesting for both the physical space and the collection. Add a lovely café, a sun-dappled balcony, a nice gallery shop and lovely staff and it's more than worth a visit. Highly recommended :-)

Can I say not what I was expecting. It was even better. Perfect the fact it was indoors as we arrived as it started to rain. With the Bunkers original history shared and the cartoon display. It really brought the two together. Craft table for our daughter as well who was a little to young to understand. Something for the young and old. Brought back memories and I thought of times with my Grandparents and how next time I should take them as well. Lift to access upstairs display.

Came here out of curiosity and was pleasantly surprised. $10 Adult entry. You watch a 3min video about the bunker itself and then set out on your own to explore the gallary which is 2 levels. There is stairs or a lift to go upstairs. Facinating collection of different types of art and photography currently on show. Some very funny cartoons and caricatures. Others bring light to some very serious world event. The photography exibit on the ground floor showcased some beautiful photos of nature at its best. There is also a library of comics and graphic novels to sit and read. The team were friendly and the bunker has been converted beautifully showing in some of the original features. Well worth the look in. Current exhibition will appeal more to adults than kids.

Staff are friendly and informative! Interesting collections. Was here a few years ago and I think the upgraded and new facilities are fantastic. Last time I was in they had a fascinating show on the history of Ginger Megs. With the two gallery spaces now they had two exhibitions. Entry is very accessible with a lift to get up to the 2nd floor.

Great gallery devoted to cartoons from the nonsensical to the political to the irreverent. Reasonable admission charges and a nice cafe upstairs. Well worth going out of you way to visit if you're into a broad range of cartoons. Also houses the Stanley award winners and varying temporary exhibits, all built around a WW2 bunker.

It’s a must visit spot if you love the nature sightseeing place. Coffs Harbour is an ideal stopover on your road trip to QLD. Winter time me and my boyfriend be there at 4:30ish the view is stunning. Appreciate the beautiful world and the quality time we spent together.

Always worth the effort! It’s a steep walk over Muttonbird Island but the views are amazing. The ideal spot for whale watching in season, the closest you’ll get to them from land. Take your binoculars! There are great cafes at the marina or Jetty beach for a drink before or after your walk. There is no entry free. There are regulations as it is a nature reserve. For those with mobility issues, who cannot tackle the steep pathways on either end of the island, or for those walking dogs (who aren’t allowed on the island itself) you will find a flat, long J-shaped path (cement and then bitumen) along the marina with views of the moored yachts, people fishing or snorkelling, the jetty and base of the island. There is some shade and seats at the base of the island, before you head up the steep path.

This is one of the most beautiful sights I have seen in Coffs Harbour, I spent a long time in the Bird's Nest World, it was like a bird community, very magical! There are many bird holes, and birds will go in and out, so don't scare them because they will be afraid. In addition, there is a restaurant and a cafe, it is worth spending a wonderful breakfast or afternoon with your family or couple!

A great little scenic walk which takes us up the hill to a look out spot, where one can view the distant hills of Coffs Harbour. The oceanic views are wonderful from atop the hill. The local birds also nest in the hills.

Gorgeous views from the top Lots of birds and whales passing in the distance from the top of the island

We aim to take a walk here when visiting Coffs Harbour. When walking to or from Muttonbird Island, a walk along the Marinara walkway is great for spotting all sorts of fish.

Great look out with a leg burning walk to the top great sunset spot lighting up the mountain range

Ample parking, beach shower and boardwalk. Lovely little spot for a dip. Some fun rock pools to explore. The beach was clean and quiet, bins for waste around as well. Great stop off for a quick dip!

Beautiful little beach, fun beach break if you surf

Very good place for surfers. Lovely beach.

Great beach. And, despite Google's somewhat odd prompt, there is no need to buy tickets - in advance or otherwise. It's a beach.

Diggers is paradise. We always love visiting, if you're lucky you can even nab a shady spot on the sand down the southern end. Decent toilets, showers, shady carparks, and a coffee cart if you go at the right time of day makes it perfect for a family. Sadly dogs not allowed.

Our local. We love this place. The people (mostly) are amazing, friendly and warm. Beach is generally favourable for surf and swim.

Great beach for the family.

everyone's Sunday morning now has great people gathering to provide fresh fruit and vegetables from our local farmers.live music turns a Sunday into a funday.

Great place ! Many items to browse through. Great food 😋 and drinks, including coffee ☕️. Absolutely dog 🐕 friendly 😀 - you will find almost everything you need for a dog for sale there, too. Parking can be tricky - it is better to come earlier.

Great markets, show casing local products and crafts. Super freindly stall owners and resonable prices are a bonus. Every time we have been we find some great bargains and have many interesting chats.

Vibrant colourful regular Sunday morning event

Loved it here water was nice and cold , good place to bring your family for a swim and picnic

We've been to this market twice during our stay in Coffs, it's vibrant, lively and a lot of fun. Did particularly love the Scottish pipe and drum band, but I've got Scottish blood running through my veins.

I love meeting friends and family here for a bite to eat. It's a lovely place to gather. Great atmosphere, food,music and stalls.

Great for a walk to see boats and marine life. I can't comment on mooring a boat as I don't have one, but place is always clean. If have the opportunity to visit I highly recommend it.

Gorgeous marine Park, lots of fish swimming around. Nice at sunrise or sunset

Beautiful area, very scenic. The Solitary Islands Coastal Walk is worth the effort.

vhrystal waters, fresh breezes, wild sea birds, dolphins can be seen, opportinities for water activites, variety of marine life is awesome!

Lovely beach with roar sea waves and fantastic nature.

Easy and relaxing walk to Muttonbird island

Mesmerising experience. Awesome facilities and neat place

Online booking is required and costs $18 for adults, but it is well worth it, to spend a few hours delving deep below the ocean to see spectacular marine creatures and understanding how mankind needs to protect ocean life in order to sustain ourselves

Great experience at the aquarium. Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff that allowed for a very engaging and hands on experience. The museum was easy to access and had a wide range of marine life for us to see.

Very informative. Staff (marine scientists) are friendly and did some discussions about marine life around coffs coast area. There is also play area for kids!

Fantastic experience. My son (9,asd2) is obsessed with octopus and goes every time we come to Coffs and we learn something new each time. This visit we happened to be in time for fish feeding which was another level of fun and learning. The ppl are great too!

Priced for the size. Small little aquarium but staff knowledge is outstanding and their love for the creatures and passion for conservation is worth the visit. Loved the octopus, it's easy to spend a long time mesmerised with them (they definitely have personalities). Only need an hour there really but recommend going when it's not crowded as it's beautiful to take in but it may spoil it a bit if it was packed. Great for kids too!

It was a great experience for the kids. The staff were very knowledgeable and were great with the kids during the talk. It is a very small aquarium but still a great way to spend a few hours listening to the talks and watching the fish and a very cool octopus.

The tour is $18 and not free, the website is a little misleading in that respect. There are a few tanks with some interesting fish in. One of the students gave a little talk and fed the fish for us to see. Can learn a bit about the local marine life and overall was worth the visit.

Such a great resource for the people of Coffs Coast. The staff are kind and welcoming too!

World class facility and exhibitions. Absolutely wonderful as a regional asset for all who love art, history etc. The film dedicated to country and Gumbanggyir people is amazing and so well done - showcasing this paradise and its custodians so beautifully.

Genuinely stellar exhibitions and museum. Well worth a visit! Check what exhibitions are on when in the gallery as they change regularly. And shout out to Isabella who was a wonderful and helpful guide in the art gallery!

How wonderful that there’s a bravo museum and library in Coffs Harbour!!!! The arts and history of Coffs Harbour are detailed and beautiful here 😻 It’s a good place to spent a whole day to relax and enjoy yourself with arts and books✨ One more best thing is that you could borrow board games and baking tools in the library for free!!!

Was lucky enough to see the temporary Team Labs exhibition at the Yarrila. Not bad for a regional arts space.

A funky collection of historical local museum pieces along with great art and Aboriginal perspectives.

A beautiful gallery with an impressive collection gifted to the gallery of Indigenous Art. I loved the notes connected to the pieces, words from the artists. Currently 2 collections on display which perfectly complement each other.

Stopped by Coffs Harbour Jetty while driving interstate. Beautiful views, sea breeze. Plenty of cafes and restaurants nearby too

Beautiful place to sit near the beach with the gulls, be in the water, or jump from the pier. Fun face: Sea shells in the water are live.

Drive off the highway if you're on your way through. Lovely walk along the jetty, lots of spots to get a coffee or something delightful.

A great foreshore jetty, it's a fairly long jetty with views of Coffs Harbour, beaches and buildings, very impressive

This was a wonderful walk. Also found a whale watching tour to do, had an excellent coffee at one of the restaurants looking out over the water. When it wad time to eat we got fish and chips at the Fisherman's Coop. Great way to spend a lovely day 😊

The harbour jetty is pretty cool place to visit. A perfect place to spend some quality time with friends and family. You can have dip in the water and sun bath. The wash room was pretty well maintained and clean Plenty of parking available but might be busy during school holidays.

I went for a walk at Muttonbird Island. This is my 3rd time. What a stunning view ❤️

I've been to treetops at Canberra before and this was as good if not better. Very helpful staff. Great courses, and very different to the other Treetops I've been too. We went with a 5, 8, 38, 40, and 67 year old. We even saw some bush turkeys!

Honestly so impressed with Treetop Adventure Challenge Coffs Harbour. This is the second time we’ve been and the kids (9, 12 & 15) absolutely love it and have been talking about going back since last year. The location is absolutely beautiful, the challenges are really well done and incredibly safe and engaging, but the real standout are the staff, all highly professional and experienced, engaging and warm with the kids. Today during one of the challenges our youngest got a bit scared and can’t thank Grace & Bre enough for the way they reassured and lead her through to the end of the challenge. To see the confidence in her afterwards, as a parent you couldn’t ask for anything more. Thank you to Daniel (beard / shaved head guy as well) you were brilliant too. 10/10 guys, thank you for a great afternoon.

Great Set up! Lots of options to challenge yourself and the whole family too, from 8y.o! Super friendly staff and winter is the Best time to enjoy it without the crowd. We loved it :) Right next to the amazing Seally Lookout

We aren’t young but loved doing the 3 different stages and was alittle buggered afterwords but it’s was great fun the staff are so nice and caring, thank you to the staff and we carnt wait to try another 1

This was such a fantastic experience! Our assistant, Brie, was such an amazing help and has such a beautiful energy and way with children 🙏 My husband, and children (13, 11, 9 and 5 years) took part 💚 My 5 year old did all 4 of the younger children's courses, and the older children went with my husband to complete the green and blue courses 💚 Everyone had so much fun! Thank you 🥰

A great adventure. The courses range from little kids to “Arborist” (quite challenging) it you are fitted in quality fall arrest equipment and feel perfectly safe. Zip lining above cars driving below is a bit of a buzz too. The staff look after everyone really well and know how to deal with visitors that have discovered that the adventure is a bit much for them. Obviously safety if first but fun is a close second!

We absolutely loved the friendliness and professionalism of the staff. Being super busy, they answered all our questions and helped us throughout the challenge with a smile. Would definitely visit again.

A must do in Coffs Harbour, we love this place. Still looks the same as when I brought my kids 15 yrs ago & very reasonable entrance fee which all goes to looking after these wonderful sea personalities. We chose to go on a very rainy day & had the park almost to ourselves but hence got very wet. The staff are so passionate & caring for the marine & do alot of rescue on the East Coast. All talks were very insightful, such a fantastic opportunity for us all to fall in love even more with our marine creatures.

Loved learning more about the turtle rehabilitation. The dolphin show was beautiful but miss the seal show that they use to have. The penguins were so cute! Great work Wildlife Sanctuary. We never tire from visiting!

Absolutely fantastic experience and an absolute fantastic reason why they operate. What they do is so crucial for marine wildlife. All money is worth going to experience this non for profit organisation.

Awesome to see and learn about all the animals, the two morning shows we went to were super informative. Not a large zoo, quite small but still cool

We had a great day. It’s a small place with lots of great shows for a half day. Staff were lovely and everyone gets a turn. We fed, played and pat the dolphins and they are so close and really engaging. My kids teenagers loved this as much as I did 30 years ago. Highly recommended.

The Sea Lion could walk surprisingly fast on land....and the Dolphins loved playing with the Football.

Coffs Coastal Wildlife Sanctuary is a beautiful animal sanctuary. The ticket is very reasonable for the experience, and knowing it’s a non-profit makes it even more special. The dolphin show was awesome—they were playful and cheeky, moving eagerly from their lagoon to the performance pool, clearly excited to show off their talents. The staff are passionate and caring, and every visit supports the sanctuary’s important work protecting these amazing animals.

Coffs creek walkway is a scenic, serene walk extending from our gorgeous tidal creek all the way into town. This walk is for most fitness types, dog walking, jogging, bike riding. The walk literally hugs the creek except for a steep hill. You can start at the Promenade if a flat walk is preferred. The views of the creek are sublime, the water of the creek can change to the clearest "crystal blue" on a sunny clear day. Various fishing spots are located along the track. I take as many photographs to capture the changing scenery and colors. Many birds flit between the trees and fish can be spotted in the crystal clear water. This is a pleasant "time out", children enjoy the walk with family and the walk is pram friendly. The track is kept in good condition. Finish your walk at the beautiful Botanical Gardens.

Enjoyable ride

Beautiful place to walk along and have a cast for some great fishing along the river.

Really great trail. Could use more drinking taps

Very poorly sign posted with no directions, starting or finishing point. I would measure it again, what is listed is dishonest.

Best for a bike ride or walk

Do not go in. While the woman at the front counter was nice enough, these are captive dolphins that should have been released. Born of parents who were allegedly rehabilitated, they were not put into a soft release program (to be taught survival skills in the wild) and have instead been kept in captivity and taught to perform tricks and have their photo taken. An appalling money making enterprise that - from what I can ascertain - has very, very little to do with conservation. 💔

Excellent informative venue that had great exhibits to keep us fully entertained from 10am till 145pm Great care of the creatures and a wealth of presentations.

DO NOT SUPPORT THIS PLACE!

Beautiful walk & views along the headland at all hours of the day (I went 3 times, in the morning + midday + during sunset). Well paved with a few short steep sections. Small car park near the start of the walk, but I always saw empty spots.

Short distance from Sawtell. Great lookouts on the hill overlooking the ocean capturing migrating whales in the distance even a few dolphins jumping in their wake. Great pathways to take a coastal walk for the views.

A beautiful walk with scenic vistas of the rolling Pacific Ocean. The trail is easy with a few hilly sections. There's a small carpark at the walk start. Check out the old rail bridge before the walk where the beach is dog friendly & you can take a dip if its hot.

Beautiful place to just sit and enjoy the beauty we have in our backyard

🌅 simply stunning location 🐋🎣🦅 views amazing, car parking easy

Beautiful at any time of day. Love coming here for a jog or to take our dog for a walk with our toddler in tow.

Beautiful beach and lookout. You can see the whole coastline in both directions and if you take the grass trail, you will come out at the most easterly point where you can walk left to the creek swimming (shower and toilet) or right to Sawtell. Straight ahead is a quiet like area to sit and have a private do or just sit on the bench and watch the ocean.

Friendly and informative volunteer staff in the 'temporary' premises after old building flooded, now housed in original policeman's home\ courthouse. Interesting array of displays on coastal, medical and other local history.

Very nice and quaint place! We were the only ones when we visited, so the staff person gave us a little guided tour around the place with lots of cool info. Very friendly and inviting atmosphere, not to mention all free! Great place to check out if you'd like to learn about some history behind Coffs Harbour.

Great museum, it might be a little small, but I think it's better than a lot of big museums as it's cozy, has some great historical items, and the staff there are very friendly and welcoming. I would definitely recommend this place to tourists coming to coffs.

Was a lovely little museum. Loved the mini cinema and video of history. Sadley im sure Coffs has more history than was available Grand daughters loved it n so did us Grand Parents

Great little museum but very small but the cinema room was a great trek back in time. Free to attend so give a small donation as the staff were so friendly and helpful it's a must to do in Coffs Harbour

Lovely little museum, friendly staff

Nice snapshot of coffs history. The cinema exhibit is great. Would be good if they add more stuff. Very helpful and informative staff.

This skate park has an amazing skating facility open to the public. It has public toilets, handwash station, a filter water bubbler, and has a covered bench area and has rubbish bins some other facilities for the kids to play in the play area; has a barbecue place. And a very nice lush green garden with lots of trees and beautification maintained very well. Also has parking spaces for the cars open to the public. Next to the roadside opposite Genesis fitness centre.

A really great atmosphere and fun spot , getting there nice and early we beat the hot sun and the youth to have a skate around!

It is a very nice park that is suitable for many ages. There are bathrooms nearby and also a water fountain. It's an opened layout allowing plenty of space for the kids to run around. The equipment is relatively well maintained, a very small amount of vandalism, unfortunately. Highly recommend if you need a place to burn off some steam for the kids.

Really amazing park with a huge variety of options for all ages, as well as toilets, lots of green space, a skate park, supermarket, and much more!

Can’t believe they removed the car park, less parking so not worth going to it now. The council were supposed to upgrade the tennis courts but they let them go to ruin. There’s only skating for teenagers yet other sports like basketball & netball courts could be erected with all the space going to waste. As there’s no free basketball courts anywhere in town (even half court) and netball courts are shut to the public too. Appalling spending money on what?

No off street parking anymore . You have to unload children on a busy street IF you can find a park anywhere near it . Park was completely empty compared to what it use to be. Also badly needed mowing.

Bubbler, water bottle refill, sunscreen vending machine starting at 50c, loads of elements to the playground for varying ages and abilities. A couple of picnic tables, and picnic benches scattered around for tired parents. The path throughout is a dragon if you can get an eagle eye view.

Lovely open space for family to enjoy the sun, toilets available mac, BBQ and playground there too. Nice spot for a splash and Sunday bbq

Reserve of grass Even a funny alittle slide 🐙. Swim in creek or beach👙🩳. Even ample parking. Really better off taking food. Vast area so lots of space so Everyone could be safe.

Park Beach Reserve A beautiful location featuring open, well-maintained grassy areas and tall, shady trees. There’s a great playground for kids and easy access to very shallow, protected waters with clean sand — perfect for little ones to play safely while parents can relax and keep a close eye on them.

We went there for the food markets this Friday afternoon and it was a great find. Parking did get a bit tricky for some but we got there early. Plenty of food trucks, with different options. Birds sang from the trees while puppies and doggos hung out with their friends. The place was an eclectic mix of families, couples older folk enjoying wines and people having an afternoon swim. Such a great spot. Sunny with plenty of trees for shade. The perfect spot for a week chill

A fantastic place to have a family day out. Safe for children at low and high tide. Though they still need supervision. Everything about this place is fantastic. We love visiting this place. I have lost count of how many times we have With our kayak, portable BBQ and even food from local restaurants make our visit much more enjoyable. Never short of fun or sustenance. Highly recommended 👌🏼

Park Beach is a wonderful place for family gatherings. I will always treasure this beautiful area. I only ever want to see the trees grow and no further developments.

My daughter wish to go toilet. So I google the nearest. And then she saw beautiful beach and cool blue slide. She had fun day at there. And luckily of us, met a lovely couple to help us. I forgot my car key in my car. Thank you so much Janne and her partner. 💕

Amazing view all around. Here in September and saw quite a few whales passing by on their southern migration.

Another free spot to have good view of mutton bird island and south break wall. It was hard to locate the lookout first. Park your car somewhere past the marine rescue centre and you can locate it by walk.

Some beautiful views of Coffs Harbour over the city and coast line. There is a map at look out pointing out directions of islands and local views. Enjoyable scenery, watch aircraft landing in Coffs Harbour airport. Or enjoy overlooking trains passing by. Soak in the early morning sounds of birds as you watch the sunrise over the harbour.✌️

Beautiful spot to look over the harbour and jetty. Reasonable amount of parking, and the view is the bomb. You can access the lookout in a wheelchair (no stairs) and there are seats and a short walk from the carpark for those with an ambulant disability. I lived in Coffs for many years and I regularly went to this spot to just breathe the sea air, watch the sun or moon sparkling on the water and enjoy the ambience.

Superb view over the harbour at Coffs !

Great high vantage point to look over Coffs Harbour.

Beautiful views. Nice place to take a walk and see the sites.

We went on a whale watching tour with Jetty Dive and it was unbelievably fantastic. They found the whales quickly and we stayed within the safe distance of them for over an hour. Three of them came close and were swimmingly happily around the boat, slapping their tails and flippers. Such amazing creatures and just left us in awe. The staff were great making sure everyone was comfortable and watching if anyone suffered with sea sickness. They gave us information about some of the whales habits and their migratory path. The boat was super easy to get on and off of and does have the option for disabled to use it too. They provided safety information and explained where life jackets were and how to use them. The jetty where the boat leaves from was stable and easy to navigate. Even though there is a lot of parking the day we were the farmers market was also on so space was a premium. Luckily we arrived early and were able to get a spot just across the road. The boats are just the right size…we had 18 on our tour and was still easy to move around from side to side and see everything going on.

Amazing experience with the Jetty Dive team doing two whale swims first week of Sept 25. Plenty of whales to see from the boat but so much more than a whale watch. Being in the water and being able to see them in the water nearby while snorkelling is a very special experience. The team takes care of the entire group making sure everyone is fully engaged in the experience. Couldn't recommend this highly enough.

Had a fantastic time out on the water today on a Adventure Whale Watch Tour! ☀️🌊 There were lots of whales frolicking and splashing in the pristine water off the Coffs Coast 🐳👀 They have a great boat that is power packed, modern, covered, and clean!🚤👌🏻 It was awe inspiring to see these majestic creatures in their natural environment. An amazing experience and worth every cent we paid!

Fantastic! The friendly staff at the dive shop were knowledgeable and helpful when booking, and then the crew on the day was amazing. Professional, welcoming, funny, friendly, and man did they deliver! Lots of cool facts about whales, a great boat, getting to see a tiny baby and her mum, and hanging out with a pod (sorry, 'association') of five adults, all blowing and tail slapping and coming SO close to the boat I couldn't believe they weren't touching it. Then, as we turned to go home, we got a couple of big breaches and a bunch of fin slapping to wave us goodbye. Just the best.

What an unbelievable experience! I took my very frail 82 yr old mother along and the staff were super helpful and friendly. We had a large group of whales come up to our boat and hang out with us for the entire trip. It was truly an experience i will never forget. Thanks Jetty Dive, that was special!

Just WOW! We highly recommend this tour, these blokes know their whale stuff! Excellent commentary, knowledge and spotting with a touch of humour throughout the trip. Totally enjoyable and thrilling! THE Best Day Ever!

I took my family on a whale watching experience for my sons birthday this past weekend, couldn’t fault the service, directives or customer service. The trip was simple, tick you’re names off, get in and listen to safety instructions go! I booked online and got a courtesy email about my booking (we had 2 small kids) and everything was in order. We had a very lucky experience with 2 youth whales who were very happy to “mug” the boat for about an hour, the captain was also pleasantly surprised with how inquisitive the whales were for us! Everyone had great opportunities to view the whales, the captain had an easy job and the assistants were friendly and I think enjoyed our experience as much as we did! Thanks team, I would (and have) highly recommend to anyone!

We had an amazing kayaking tour with Matt! He’s super nice, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience really special for our family. The scenery was beautiful, the pace was just right, and best of all — not a single boring moment! Highly recommended for anyone looking for a fun and memorable outdoor adventure.

We had a great time kayaking with Matt who provided snacks and took some great photos, which he sent to us later. My boys were able to pump yabbies and had bait for fishing! The kayaks were solid and comfortable and you could follow the group or take the route at your own pace. Lots to see, great exercise and a fun way to make memories with friends and family.

Despite the gloomy weather, our kayak tour with Matt was fantastic! Matt was welcoming and knowledgeable, ensuring everyone felt safe and comfortable. This is really a memorable experience! Highly recommend this tour!

If you want an experience that won't bust your wallet and will leave you with fantastic memories I highly recommend C-Change. All required gear is provided Matt is Very knowledgeable and passionate about Coffs local water ways. Its a beautiful paddle around we went around Boambee creek, saw some sting rays, tried some bush Tucker and over all just had a really good time. Everyone in our group plans to book in for some of the other tours C-Change can provide later in the year.

We thoroughly enjoyed our kayaking experience with Matt. The location is peaceful, the pace is easy and we learned so much along the way. Matt is a natural born tour guide - so friendly and helpful and fun to talk to. The added activities were a great addition too - first time yabby-ing for me :-) Highly recommended!

What a beautiful tour! Matt's planning was amazing. We booked for a group of five to experience two types of kayaking, and it was an absolute blast. Not only did we have a great time learning about kayaking and sea life, but Matt's expertise in explaining it all was outstanding. Highly recommended for everyone!

Highly recommend this company for kayak tours. Matt was very friendly and had an amazing knowledge of the surrounds. We did a 1hr midday tour with our 2.5yr old. Matt made it enjoyable and kept our little one interested by showing us the yabbies and the little crabs. My hubby was initially worried as our little one struggles to sit still in one place, but the river was nice and calm and the kayaks were in great condition and it was comfortable. Matt also took lots of photos for us so we didn’t have to worry about our phones getting wet. Overall I was very happy with the services and would highly recommended Matt! We will definitely use the company again when we visit Coffs Harbour next time!!

This is my favourite walk in Coffs Harbour! No other place i have found allows you to fully appreciate the majesty of the North Coast and Pacific Ocean in a mere half hour walk. Lots of black cockatoos here of a morning and wallabies on the walking trail every now and then which is very cool to see! Every person you pass greets you with a smile. And it is the best place to view the sunrise from the cliffs!

Great walk along the coast with plenty of views and beaches to pass through. If you are lucky you can get some whale watching in too along the walk.

Beautiful walk that goes in forever if you're that keen! Even on an overcast and cloudy day it was gorgeous. The walk is flat and paved, so offers v little challenge, if any, to those not fit. Not sure about disability access though, as getting to the walk appears to be from the beach.

Excellent walk, possible suicide location. Views are best at dusk/ dawn. Whale and dolphin watching hotspot.

Pristine sunsets, birdlife, wallabies, quiet coves, beaches for surfing and swimming 🙏👍 littered with coastal banksia

Beautiful sceneries along the Coastal trail! Suitable for family !

Lovely place for a morning family walk. When the tide has gone out there’s Little Rock pools where you can find little sea creatures and explore for hours.

Don't forget to make your walk on the muttonbird island by making it all the way to this end. The soothing noise of the water and the ocean as well as the view is incredible. Can get really windy, so take your windcheater

The place was quiet during my visit, and the cold air made the peaceful walk to the headland even more refreshing. Perfect for slowing down. If you're planning to spot whales, definitely bring a camping chair and binoculars for the full experience. Andddd.. don't forget to try the homemade ice cream 🤤

The sunrise painted the sky with hues of pink and orange, creating a breathtaking view. I love waking up early to catch the sunrise, it's a peaceful way to start the day

Located on the east side of Muttonbird Island nature reserve, this lookout offers a great view of the ocean. To get there, you also pass a nice track which passes numerous bird nests burrowed in the ground. The island itself offers great scenery. The track is quite pleasant to walk on, but does have a decent incline, so a degree of fitness is required for the climb. Definitely worth getting to the top though.

Great easy well made track a little steep in spots but worth the climb to see the whales swim past. Might need your binoculars 🤔

Beautiful view at the end of this lovely walk. Make sure you take shoes as the surface can get quite hot on bare feet! I saw a turtle in the shallows at the lookout but couldn't get a good picture of him. Quite breezy at the end of the walk which as nice! Some quite steep sections but well worth it!

It's a lovely place to sit and reflect. Early morning is best. In whale season they can be seen relatively close to the viewing platform. Sometimes literally 10 metres off the rocks.

Our two sons 12 and 14 years had amazing fun segwaying today at opal cove coffs harbour. They loved the guided tour around the grounds and the free time at the end too. Would recommend this as a safe, fun time for all ages!!

We booked the 1 hour package for $375 for a family of 5, but had to spend 40 mins doing paperwork and watching the safety videos, leaving us 20 mins for riding around the lawn - not much of an adventure.. We booked an hour package believing that we'd be riding for about an hour, but charging $375 for 20 mins is disgusting. When we wrote in to complain about the misleading information on the advertisement, we were ignored and not even given the courtesy of an explanation. Feeling extremely ripped-off.

Jason was great to have as our trainer and guide for the Segway Tour. Easy to learn and loads of fun. Will definitely participate again.

My partner & I were in Coffs for 3 days & tried to book the package deal of Segways, Zorb balls & paddle boats. Was told we couldn't do the boats because there was an issue with the tide!? Couldnt do the zorb balls because there were other people in the pool!? We booked the Segways for 11am the following day & he said he would phone us back at 9am the next morning to confirm. Never heard back so phoned at 10am & was told there weren't enough people interested for that day so he wouldn't be opening. What kind of way is this to run a business!??

Check before you go. It's hard to find. I didn't ring beforehand as I assumed incorrectly that they would be open on a sat at lunch. Really hard to find the place and then it was closed with no information on opening hours. Really disappointed as I had a brochure that made it look really fun

A bit hesitant at first but after a few minutes training with Jason I soon became confident and had a great time brilliant one off the bucket list

Good fun, great instructor. Our fairly slight 12 year old perfectly able to zoom around on one