City guide

Coffs Harbour

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.

Type TownPopulation 78,759

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.

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
Indoor
Ice Cream, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00 · 366 Harbour Drive · bluecowgelato.com.au
Indoor
Breakfast, Burger, Chicken, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-16:00 · 360 Harbour Drive, 2450 · cafedarbyandco.com.au
Indoor
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
Indoor
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
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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
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Breakfast, Burger, Coffee Shop, Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-15:00 · kiosksawtell.com.au
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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
Indoor

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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.

Indoor | Outdoor
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.

Indoor | Outdoor
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.
Indoor | Outdoor
Bald Hills Airport 63 km to the centre
Hernani, NSW, AU
Outdoor
South Grafton Airport 67 km to the centre
NSW, AU
Outdoor

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