Things to do in Coffs Harbour
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Fisherman's Co-op
Fresh off the boats; perfect fodder for a Muttonbird Island picnic.
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North Coast Botanic Gardens
Immerse yourself in the subtropical surrounds. Lush rainforest and numerous endangered species are some of the features. The 6km Coffs Creek Habitat Walk passes by, starting opposite the council chambers on Coff St and finishing near the ocean.
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Plantation Hotel
The Plantation is a pub at heart, so beer, live rock and decent steak are mainstays.
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Starfish Café
The coffee and people-watching are first class at this popular café. Fresh quiches, pastas and salads are changed daily, but they all take second billing to delectable burgers (try the pumpkin, basil, sun-dried tomato, char-grilled zucchini and hummus one).
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Coast Hotel
Formerly the Old Fitzroy Hotel, this place has been purpose-renovated to supply lovers of a lazy afternoon in a beer garden with a venue. It has landscaped decking and cool breakaway areas so you can kick back on a couch if the mood takes you. The food is great, too.
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Liquid Assets Adventure Tours & Beach Shop
This shop keeps thrill junkies giddy with sea kayaking, surf rafting, surf lessons and kayaking in Bongil Bongil National Park (all $50 for a full day). it also offers, white-water rafting on the Nymboida River (half day $80) and skydives (from $239).
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Big Banana
Some see this as a national icon, others find it ripe for abuse. Admission is free with charges for individual attractions such as the ice skating and snow-slope combo ($16/14). Built in 1964, it actually started the craze for 'Big Things' in Australia (just so you know who to blame or praise).
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Hoey Moey Pub
The kind of place that may leave you deaf in one ear and with a layer of stick from the carpet on your shoes, the Hoey Moey isn't too proud turn thongs away. Pool comps, live music and terrifying karaoke sessions are nightly norms.
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Clog Barn
Clog Barn is a bizarre miniature Dutch village with windmills, a clog barn with a ridiculously large range of collectable spoons. It makes the Big Banana look sophisticated. Kids will like it, adults will be bamboozled.
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Cocoa
A hot spot for the business set and pram brigade. Great breakfast.
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Piccolo
Cushioned window seats add to the allure of this cute and contemporary Italian eatery. Entrées include a leek, goats cheese and mushroom tartlet or for main, veal scaloppine in lemon and white wine sauce.
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Vibes at the Jetty
This trendy restaurant nails Mod Oz with salt and pepper squid with raspberry vinaigrette, or double roasted duck with cumin and orange cognac glaze. The back courtyard is bliss on balmy evenings.
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That Fabulous Delicatessen & Café
Yes actually it is all fabulous at this European-style deli. Nibble on dolmades, dips and gourmet cheeses, or tuck into Turkish rolls stuffed with chilli-blasted chicken (ouch!).
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Wild Harvest
An upscale fish-and-chips and seafood place. There’s an upper and lower deck but the difference between the two is minimal, save for the extra dollars you pay for the view.
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Legends Surf Museum
Over 160 boards are on display, including ancient ones from, like, 50 years ago, man. Owner Scott Dillon is as salty as the ocean and has a passel of tales, although as he notes: 'Everyone wants to hear shark stories'. It's 500m west of the Pacific Hwy, 7km north of town (if highway construction work doesn't see it relocated).
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Pet Porpoise Pool
At the Pet Porpoise Pool dolphins and seals interact with the public during acrobatic shows at 10am and 1pm.
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Mangrove Jacks
One of two restaurants wonderfully located on a quiet bend of Coffs Creek. This one serves sultry gourmet dinners and has Coopers on tap. Brekkie and lunch are more casual.
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Promenade Canoes
Grab a canoe for a 5km, self-guided trip along scenic Coffs Creek in the heart of town.
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Jetty Dive Centre
Great-value PADI certification; the diving and snorkelling around Solitary Islands Marine Park is pretty spectacular.
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Pittwater to Coffs Yacht Race
Pittwater to Coffs Yacht Race starts in Sydney and finishes here.
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Pier Hotel
Renovated with a sunny rear terrace, this place has live music on Wednesdays.
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