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Destination Coffs Coast Destination Coffs Coast 101 reasons to play, stay, taste and explore BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY HOMES Are you thinking about booking your next getaway? We manage a wide range of holiday residences suitable for large families, retreating couples, corporate stays & even much-loved pets. Our collection of curated holiday apartments, villas, homes and luxury retreats are bound to delight and suit a variety of needs from the practical to the luxurious! View our properties & book your getaway today! coffscoastaccommodation.com.au +61 434 486 660 2 COFFSCOAST.COM @COFFSCOASTACCOMMODATION Inside... Around the Coffs Coast Adventures in Nature Cover Image Design Coffs Harbour ...............................................6 Solitary Islands Coastal Walk ....................4 Coffs Harbour Jetty Proudly designed Southern Beaches .................................... 32 In, On & Around the Water ....................... 14 Beach image by Square by Coast Studios Northern Beaches .................................... 46 Gumbaynggirr Country ............................ 55 Up Drone Photography. Australia Pty Ltd. squareupdrone.com wearecoast.com.au Orara Valley ............................................... 56 National Parks and Nature Reserves .... 66 Gumbaynggirr Welcome We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land Special Features on which we live and work, the Gumbaynggirr People, The Big Banana Fun Park........................*10 and pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. Camping & Caravanning ........................*22 About this Publication Wellness & Relaxation ............................. 42 The Destination Coffs Coast Magazine is published by Coffs Is Events ...........................................44 Coffs Harbour City Council. All information is published in good faith and every effort has been made to ensure Holidays with Pets ................................... 54 accuracy. The publisher cannot be held responsible for errors, misinterpretation, misrepresentation or changes Two Tails Wines ........................................*62 in the information supplied. Magazine is provided as Culture, Collections & Galleries ............. 68 information only and anyone who acts on the basis of this information does so at their own risk. Shopping & Markets ................................. 70 A special thanks to contributors of Paid Advertorial and Special Features content; Yvette Harper, Jay Black, Elize Strydom and Jessi Simpson. We also wish to thank Essential Info photographers Gary Bell, Rob Cleary and Tom Park. Beach and Water Safety ........................... 31 Printed October 2020. Business Directory .....................................71 55 Coffs Coast Map ........................................76 *Paid Advertorials Connect with Us Share your #CoffsCoast photos as you explore the region! /coffscoast /coffscoastnsw To find out more visit coffscoast.com Solitary Islands Coastal Walk Whether you enjoy a leisurely stroll important local Aboriginal site. The walk for an hour or so, an all-day walk, or follows on to Mullaway and Safety Beach, passing by Woolgoolga Lake, with a small a more challenging multi-day hike, creek crossing and the buried bones of ‘The there are options for everyone to Buster’ shipwreck that washed ashore in 1893. ramble, trek and explore, all along Woolgoolga Headland offers spectacular the pristine Coffs Coast. sunrises and the starting point for the next Like a glittering string of pearls, the coastline’s stretch of the trail. Enjoy uninterrupted views golden beaches, rocky headlands and lush of the Solitary Islands and lighthouse on the rainforests link together 60km of walking trails horizon as you walk along Sandy and Emerald that form the Solitary Islands Coastal Walk. Beaches, then onto Moonee Beach Nature Reserve and the well-known Look at Me Now Starting north of Coffs Harbour in Yuraygir Headland, sharing the pathways with lazing National Park, near the village of Red Rock, Eastern Grey Kangaroos. follow the unique rock formations as you head south towards Corindi Beach. Arrawarra, The middle section of the walk passes known as ‘meeting place’ in Gumbaynggirr through Sapphire Beach, Charlesworth Bay, language, is the next beach, hosting an heading over Macauleys Headland to the 4 COFFSCOAST.COM Coffs Harbour International Marina with the distinctive Muttonbird Island at its heart. The walk continues south past Corambirra Point onto Boambee Headland with the final stretch of Sawtell Beach, winding up at Bongil Bongil National Park just beyond Sawtell township. Making your way through the kaleidoscope of landscapes, keep your eyes open to spot an abundance of wildlife – from shore birds and white bellied eagles, to migrating whales and playful dolphins surfing the waves. It’s heaven OUR FAVOURITES life of the Coffs Coast. Follow this up with for nature lovers and keen photographers! – SHORT OR DAY WALKS lunch at Pacific Bay Resort by the lagoon. Heading north, follow the signs through Plan Your Trip – ‘Refuelling’ Stops Pathways are clearly marked for day- the rainforest walk, rich with birdlife, on The walk is uniquely positioned, with the city of walkers to choose any section along the way to Korora Beach and Sapphire Coffs Harbour and several coastal settlements the coast to dip in and out of the trail – Beach. Sapphire, known for its surfing, along its length – meaning where ever you perfect to explore at your own pace. is sure to please all of the family with the are on the trail, you are never far away from a enormous playground and cafe. Park Beach to Sawtell Beach coffee, a cocktail or a comfy bed. Park Beach and the Coffs Jetty precinct Red Rock to Arrawarra Beach The one thing likely to seriously side offer protected beach walking with Striking rock formations and an expansive track you is the huge selection of cafes, Muttonbird Island as the perfect vantage recreational reserve are highlights of the restaurants and general stores along the point to spot marine life. Easy walking walk around the relaxed village of Red way. You’ll definitely want to sample the paths take you to the historic timber jetty Rock. Located just south of the Yuraygir coffee at Mullaway General Store, Bluebottles and around Jetty Beach onto Boambee National Park this area features pristine Brasserie in Woolgoolga, Wired for Coffee at Beach and Headland. Another highlight is waterways for swimming, fishing and Emerald Beach and Salute Kiosk at the Coffs crossing Bonville Creek using the walkway kayaking or SUP boarding. The walk takes Harbour Jetty – and that’s just the start! under the railway bridge. Follow Murrays you further south towards Corindi Beach, Beach past the Sawtell Surf Club, onto the Planning your rest stops around the known for its prolific birdlife. Stop for a Sawtell Headland and Sawtell Rock Pool. fabulous brunch and lunch spots on offer swim and check out the Aboriginal Fish Traps at Arrawarra Beach. makes the walk extra special. Emerald Beach to Moonee Beach This section of the walk is great for families. The Whole Walk Emerald Beach is a great surfing spot and – The Ultimate Adventure has a large kids’ playground, with nearby Book some accommodation and complete cafes and restaurants for refreshments the walk over three or four days. There’s an or takeaway picnic options. Recreational option to suit every budget, from unpowered facilities are also located throughout The Lighthouse will guide you camp sites to luxury resorts. Moonee Beach Reserve. The path leading Look for the lighthouse track markers to up over Green Bluff Headland is a littoral If you’re walking over four days, why not guide you. There are around 200 markers rainforest walk, offering spectacular views mix it up? Spend a night glamping in one along the route, including signs with of South Solitary Island. of Reflections Holiday Parks’ deluxe safari maps at key access points. You’ll also find tents, then treat yourself to a spacious and Charlesworth Bay to Sapphire Beach signage explaining the local history and self-contained room with ocean views at Discover the Solitary Islands Aquarium to Indigenous culture along the walk. Solitary Island Lodge. learn about and interact with the marine More information: coffscoast.com.au/SICW 5 PLAY Coffs Harbour Destinations Coffs Harbour VISIT A COFFS COAST ICON Muttonbird Island Diggers Beach Muttonbird Island is the jewel in the crown of Coffs Harbour. Surrounded by Korora ocean sparkling in shades of blue, the island affords views of the Coffs Coast and hinterland from a unique, off-shore perspective. Explore the area’s Aboriginal Park Beach cultural significance, or enjoy on-shore whale watching during the annual migration season, all in the heart of Coffs Harbour. Learn about fascinating The Jetty traditional Aboriginal dreamtime stories like the giant moon-man guardian who Foreshore protects the island. The walk begins at the end of the break wall with a very steep trail up to the top of the hill, with superb views of the marina and beyond. 6 COFFSCOAST.COM COFFS HARBOUR EXPLORE A NATURAL PARADISE INTO THE DEEP BLUE Botanic Gardens Jetty Dive The North Coast Regional Botanic Garden Experience the spectacular island diving in in Coffs Harbour is where locals and the magnificent Solitary Islands Marine Park. visitors can experience a unique blend There are 25 different dive sites including South of native and exotic species of flora, Solitary Island, which offers prolific sea life from recreation, education and relaxation in the a unique blend of tropical
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