The drive to get here from South West Rocks winds through
spectacular scenery. Along the way you can make a detour to
Dorrigo; home of magnificent rainforest in the Dorrigo National
Park. Just an hour west of Coffs Harbour along the delightful
Waterfall Way driving route, enjoy spectacular lookouts and
enchanting waterfalls. Walk the Skywalk, a 70m elevated boardwalk,
or stop for a coffee in the Canopy Cafe.
Natural beauty and fun attractions draw families and adventurers
to Coffs Harbour, a coastal city 106km from South West Rocks. The
kids will love the amusement rides at the Big Banana Fun Park,
including water slides and a tobogganing ride.
Amble along the Jetty Strip at the bottom of Harbour Drive and
choose from a delicious range of restaurants and cafes. You can
walk across a marina breakwater to Muttonbird Island Nature
Reserve for spectacular views.
The Solitary Islands Marine Park is a haven for marine creatures,
including whales during their annual migration between May and
November. This beautiful marine park includes scenic estuaries,
beaches and headlands.
At Solitary Islands Aquarium, marvel at colourful clownfish and
venomous lionfish. In the Butterfly House, you can walk among
hundreds of butterflies. You can also explore the amazing
underwater world with Jetty Dive and during whale-watching season,
take a cruise boat to see majestic humpbacks at play.