Coffs Harbour Australia

General Information
Coofs Harbour is a major coastal resort town which is also famous for its bananas and fishing. It's located on Australia's holiday coast, where the mountains meet the sea.

Legend has it that the first Europeans to the area were escaped convicts taking refuge on Muttonbird Island.

The town of Coffs Harbour has a population of over 20,000.

Location
Coffs Harbour is located on the Pacific Highway, 570kms north of Sydney and about 350kms south of Brisbane. The town has a bus depot, train station and airport.

Climate
With average summer temperatures of 26C, and average winter temperatures of 18C, Coffs Harbour offers both locals and visitors a pleasant climate to enjoy all the region has to offer.

Beach Guide
There are 3 main beaches close to the CBD of Coffs Harbour - Park Beach, Jetty Beach & Boambee Beach. Park Beach is a large open beach providing good conditions for surfers, although few protected areas for swimmers. Jetty Beach is located near the Marina and is protected from the ocean swells by the Marina's breakwall providing calm swimming conditions. Boambee Beach is located to the south of Jetty Beach, on the other side of Cabarita Point. Boambee Beach is an open beach with variable conditions.

Further Information
For further information about Coffs Harbour, please visit our coffs harbour accommodation directory or for general information, visit this comprehensive coffs harbour web site.

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