Why go
- City in New South Wales, Australia.
- Served by Nambucca Heads Airport (NBH).
History
Coffs Harbour, locally nicknamed Coffs, is a coastal city on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, Australia, 529 km (329 mi) north of Sydney, and 390 km (240 mi) south of Brisbane. It is one of the largest urban centres on the North Coast, with a population of 78,759 as per 2021 census.
Where to stay
93 Park Beach Rd, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia · coastalbaymotel.com.au
6 Resort Dr, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia · wyndhamhotels.com
Corner Pacific Highway &, Albany St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia · matadorcoffs.com.au
22 Elizabeth St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia · citycentre.com.au
88 Grafton St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia · plantationhotel.com.au
Cnr Pacific Hwy and, Bay Dr, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia · pacificbayresort.com.au
356 Harbour Dr, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia · pierhotelcoffs.com.au
135 W High St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia · coffshotel.com.au
250 Pacific Hwy, North Boambee Valley NSW 2450, Australia · sanctuaryresort.au
1A Mclean Street Corner, Pacific Hwy, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia · all.accor.com
Cnr Grafton & Elbow Sts, 110 Grafton St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia · cbdmotorinn.com.au
353 Pacific Hwy, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia · countrycomfortcoffsharbour.top
106 Grafton St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia · chelseamotorinn.com.au
14-16 Elizabeth St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia · bestwestern.com
44 Bellingen Rd, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia · choicehotels.com
Hogbin Dr, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia · freight.qantas.com
312 Harbour Dr, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia
22 Orlando St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia · pacificmarina.com.au
99 Ocean Parade, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia · beachparkcoffs.com.au
77-79 Ocean Parade, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia · tradewindsapartments.com.au
37 Ocean Parade, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia · motelcoffsharbour.com
353 Harbour Dr, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia · caribbeanmotel.com.au
27 Grafton St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia · zebramotelcoffsharbour.com.au
49 Park Beach Rd, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia · motelaquajet.com
25 Ocean Parade, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia · surfbeachmotelcoffs.com.au
168 Pacific Hwy, North Boambee Valley NSW 2450, Australia · coffswindmill.com
31 Grafton St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia · toreadormotel.com.au
19 Grafton St, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia · shearwatermotel.com.au
Ocean Parade Motel, 41 Ocean Parade, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Australia · oceanparade.com.au
Restaurants & places to go
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 09:00-16:00; Su 10:00-14:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 35-61 Harbour Drive, 2450 · redrooster.com.au
Ice Cream, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00 · 366 Harbour Drive · bluecowgelato.com.au
Breakfast, Burger, Chicken, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-16:00 · 360 Harbour Drive, 2450 · cafedarbyandco.com.au
Kebab, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 09:00-16:00; Su 10:00-14:00 Features: step-free access · 35-61 Harbour Drive, 2450 · coffscentralshopping.com.au
Vietnamese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-We,Fr 09:30-17:00; Th 09:30-18:00; Sa 09:30-16:00; Su 10:00-15:00 Features: step-free access · 35-61 Harbour Drive,… · coffscentralshopping.com.au
Coffee Shop, Local, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:30-18:00; Sa 08:00-15:00 Features: vegan options · Park Avenue, 2450 · thehappyfrog.com.au
Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:30-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-20:30 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free access · attitudeburgers.com.au
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-21:00
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, delivery · 7 Gordon Street, 2450 · dominos.com.au
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · subway.com.au
Japanese, Sushi, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 09:00-16:00; Su 10:00-14:00 Features: step-free access · 35-61 Harbour Drive, 2450 · coffscentralshopping.com.au
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-14:00 · Cox Lane, 2450 · darkartscafeandbar.com.au
Asian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 09:00-16:00; Su 10:00-14:00 Features: step-free access · 35-61 Harbour Drive, 2450
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 376 Harbour Drive · indianflavour.com.au
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · Vernon Street, 2450 · memorythai.com.au
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Delicatessen & Gourmet Dining, Cafe · Delicatessen & Gourmet Dining cafe · 35-61 Harbour Drive, 2450 · pansabella.com.au
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Unique Asian Fusion Cuisine, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 35-61 Harbour Drive, 2450
Fish And Chips, Seafood, Restaurant · Fish And Chips/Seafood restaurant · 32 Edgar Street, 2450
Modern Licenced Cafe, Cafe · Modern Licenced Cafe cafe · 35-61 Harbour Drive, 2450
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Brazilian, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Brazilian/Coffee Shop cafe · Park Avenue
Ethiopian, Restaurant · Ethiopian restaurant
Pie, Restaurant · Pie restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · sanctuaryresort.net.au
Fast Food · Features: step-free access · 35-61 Harbour Drive, 2450
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · kfc.com.au
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-21:00 Features: vegan options, step-free access · 38-40 Marina Drive, 2450
Breakfast, Burger, Coffee Shop, Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-15:00 · kiosksawtell.com.au
Kebab, Fast Food · Features: step-free access
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 17:30-21:30; Tu-Sa 11:30-14:30,17:30-21:30; Su 11:30-14:30,17:30-21:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Coffee Shop, French, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-15:00; Sa 06:00-13:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 214 Harbour Drive · miquette.com.au
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 2 Bray Street · hungryjacks.com.au
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · northsidepizzacoffsharbour.com.au
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-14:00, 17:15-20:00 · 2-6 Harbour Drive, 2450 · ramengo.com.au
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-14:00 · 27 Gordon Street, 2450 · peachandwolfbakery.square.site
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant · 2 First Avenue, 2452
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 7 Gordon Street, 2450 · subanthai.com.au
Chinese, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 44-52 Moonee Street, 2450
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
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Airports
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) 3.2 km to the centre
Coffs Harbour, NSW, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Virgin Australia, Qantas, Tiger Airways Australia) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Sydney, Melbourne (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Virgin Australia VA (737-800, Embraer 190) · 2 routes: Melbourne*, Sydney*
- Qantas QF (Dash 8-400, DH8, Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Sydney*
- Tiger Airways Australia TT (A320) · 1 route: Sydney
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Clarence Valley Regional Airport (GFN) 60 km to the centre
Grafton, NSW, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Regional Express) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Taree (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Regional Express ZL (Saab 340) · 1 route: Taree
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Nambucca Heads Airport (NBH) 44 km to the centre
Nambucca Heads, NSW, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Bald Hills Airport 63 km to the centre
Hernani, NSW, AU
South Grafton Airport 67 km to the centre
NSW, AU
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Nambucca Heads Airport (NBH); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CFS has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Sydney, Melbourne).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Coffs Harbour. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach