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COASTAL KINGS
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CoFFS HaRBoUR
Only two hours north of Port Macquarie, you’ll find another destination with everything a holidaymaker could expect. Beautiful beaches, bush walking, deep sea fishing, shopping, restaurants and more.
A visit to Coffs Harbour is not complete without a visit to the Pet Porpoise Pool where you can connect with your favourite marine animals like dolphins and seals. Get readytoshakefinsorreceiveakiss!Ifyou happen to visit in June, make sure the kids get to visit Celtic Thunder, an approved performance of medieval history. For more history, take a ride on Betty the Steam Train touring the Ulong area. And don’t miss the Butterfly House Tearooms and maze.
If you’re looking for eateries and shopping then the popular Jetty and Harbourside won’t disappoint. A few kilometres east along Harbour Drive, just past The Promenade with its shops and restaurants overlooking Coffs Creek, you will find the ‘Jetty Strip’ featuring around 15 cafés and restaurants offering indoor and al-fresco dining. Stroll along the Jetty foreshore, take in the sights of the marina, the North Wall breakwall, and admiretheviewof MuttonbirdIsland Nature Reserve.
Coffs Coast and the surrounding towns have quite a number of growers markets for locals and tourists to enjoy. The Harbourside Markets are by far the
biggest and the location is spectacular. Set under the trees beside the beautiful harbour, the markets are held every Sunday and in true local flair everything sold is grown or handmade on the Mid North Coast. You’ll find a vast range
of fresh local produce, tasty foods, unique products, free live music and entertainment. If you’re a sweet tooth then stop by the Orara Valley Cakes stall, you’ll find a yummy range of beautifully presentedcupcakes,friandsand macaroons, freshly baked and gluten free.
Far Left: Betty the steam train touring the Ulong area. Glenreagh Mountain railway. Image courtesy of Coffs Coast Marketing
Middle: View onto Coffs Harbour in northern nsW, australia
Right: the promenade is a unique shopping experience on the water close to the Jetty. Image courtesy of Coffs Coast Marketing
Coffs Harbour
08 mARCH 2012