Coffs Harbour

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Coffs Harbour is a town on the north coast of the Australian state of New South Wales, approximately two thirds of the way from Sydney to Brisbane. It is a relatively low key beach destination popular with families wanting beach holidays.

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2 See
3 Do
4 Sleep

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Get in

Coffs Harbour is a 570 kilometers drive north of Sydney and 350 kilometers south of Brisbane on the Pacific Highway.
Coffs Harbour is a nine-hour train ride on Countrylink (ph 132232) from Sydney via the central coast, Newcastle and the north coast. It is a six hour trip from Brisbane.
You can fly to Coffs Harbour on Qantas (ph 131313) from Sydney or Lord Howe Island or on Virgin Blue (ph 136789) from Sydney or Melbourne. The airport is usually referred to by airlines as Coffs Coast

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See

the Big Banana [1], Pacific Highway, north of Coffs Harbour - Australia's original "Big Thing", over 40 years old, marking the approximate half way point between Sydney and Brisbane - includes fun rides, ice skating, a real snow slope, recreational activities, a variety of food experiences and retail outlets

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Do

Scuba dive in the Solitary Islands marine park off the coast of Coffs. Diving shops include:
- Jetty Dive [2], 398 High Street. ph 02 6651 1611. A day trip to the islands with two dives and no gear hire is $99. Full openwater courses start at $195.

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