| Are you about to visit Coffs Harbour NSW? There | | | | seaside at any of Coffs Harbour's seaside cities and |
| are quite a lot to see; the Big Banana, an endless | | | | suburbs. Lay back and enjoy the coast as well as the |
| number of national parks and reserves, various | | | | surrounding views of the Australian mountains and |
| beautiful beaches, plenty of museums and art | | | | rainforests. It doesn't matter where you do this; |
| galleries, and delicious local specialties and produce. So | | | | either from the balcony of a luxurious resort or right |
| if you're about to head over to the quaint coastal | | | | on the beach itself. The city is the ultimate getaway, |
| city in New South Wales, don't forget to check out | | | | after all. Then, if you are staying at the resorts and |
| some tourist guides so you can have a complete | | | | hotels with golf courses, do tee off. When you get |
| stay. | | | | hungry, make sure that the Dorrigo potatoes, |
| Lying right between the Great Diving Range and the | | | | Nambucca River oysters, and the bananas of the |
| Pacific Ocean, the coastal city is a classic natural | | | | thriving banana industry are part of the menu. Finally, |
| treasure in New South Wales. It is about six hours | | | | bring home some treats by browsing through the |
| away from Sydney when you drive, or you can also | | | | unique arts and crafts stores especially in Bellingen. |
| fly there from both Sydney or Melbourne. Before | | | | If you prefer to marvel at Coffs Harbour's tourist |
| you depart, make sure you've got your tourist guide | | | | attractions instead of live out the distinct the city's |
| at hand. | | | | lifestyle, you should see the North Coast Regional |
| The city's tourist guides will help summarize the | | | | Botanic Garden, the Bongil Bongil National Park, the |
| highlights of the city for you. It would be impossible | | | | Skywalk at Dorrigo National Park, the Big Banana, |
| to see and do everything there is in Coffs Harbour, | | | | Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve, the Pet Porpoise |
| but you have to sample all the important pieces of | | | | Pool, and the Gleanreagh Mountain Railway with a real |
| the city to get a feel of what this city really is. With | | | | heritage steam train. |
| that said, you should definitely go there and first, visit | | | | You can also check out the city's tourist guides to |
| unspoilt beaches, stand in awe of a strikingly lush | | | | determine when the best time to visit it. There are a |
| surrounding rainforest listed as a World Heritage site, | | | | lot of regular and seasonal events that can add an |
| explore nature and its diversity at the Solitary Islands | | | | extra spice to your vacation. Some of the best |
| Marine Park, visit the city's past with a visit to the | | | | events are the Pittwater to Coffs Harbour Yacht |
| jetty area, and go museum and gallery hopping. | | | | Race and Festival of Sails in January, the Celtic |
| Before you go, make sure you've sampled the city's | | | | Thunder in June, the Bellingen Jazz Festival in August, |
| proud local produce. | | | | the Rusty Iron Rally in September, and the Food and |
| But if you have a bit more time, here are the things | | | | Wine Festival in October. |
| you should definitely not miss. First, relax by the | | | | |