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Coffs Harbour is a major coastal resort town which is especially famous for it's banana industry, fishing, surfing beaches and whale watching.  It is also a favourite "sea change" area for people desiring a lifestyle retirement by the  coast. The Coffs Harbour Real Estate market is also a favourite of investors both within Australia and Overseas wanting to purchase Coffs Harbour investment property.

Located on the 'Coffs Coast' 550km north of Sydney and 430km south of Brisbane, the region has a steadily growing population of around 68,000 people that can swell to over 100,000 in the holiday season.

The tourist industry is the major source of income for Coffs Harbour and is most richly provided for. The region offers everything from resort accommodation to backpacker's budgets, magnificent beaches to mountain areas, rivers and estuaries to national forests, top rated restaurants such as "S-cape" at Nautilus Beachfront Villas and Spa overlooking the Pacific Ocean, shopping, weekly markets and art and craft to the high adrenaline sports of sky diving, white water rafting or scuba diving in the Solitary Islands Marine Park. Coffs Harbour is also home to the prestigious 18 hole 'Bonville International Golf Course' and 'The Big Banana' taking visitors on a tour of the local banana industry and offering entertainment such as ice skating, toboggan rides, an indoor snow ski slope and with future plans of a water theme park.    Don't miss their gift shop, cafe, the delicious 'candy kitchen' and local art & craft store. Coffs Harbour also boasts of a new Health Campus (Hospital), Education Campus which includes Southern Cross University and International Sports Stadium.

A number of celebrities have also chosen this regional area as their home.  Coffs Harbour is currently the training grounds for The Australian Rugby Union team 'The Wallabies' and renowned actor Russell Crowe lives near the picturesque township of Nana Glen, located in the beautiful Orara Valley. Singer Wendy Matthews, actor Jack Thompson, game show host Larry Emdur all own real estate property in the area. Journalist George Negus and David Helfgott, famed pianist and star of the hit movie 'Shine' also have homes in the neighbouring township of Bellingen.

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For a detailed regional map and more info on the Coffs Harbour area

For a detailed searchable Street Map of Coffs Harbour

For more on the development of Coffs Harbour, visit the Coffs Harbour City Council Website

Getting Here
Driving time from Sydney is about 6 ½ hours and from Brisbane about 5 hours. 

There are several flights per day which link Coffs Harbour to Sydney and Brisbane (visit Qantas, VirginBlue or Brindabella Airlines for details.) Flights last approx 1 hour. 

Brindabella Airlines also have flights available from Coffs Harbour to Port Macquarie & Newcastle. Flights last 30 minutes.

Direct flights to Melbourne are also now available via VirginBlue. Flights last approx 2 hours.  

Regular daily Countrylink train/bus connections to and from Coffs Harbour are also available.

Seasonal Information
Coffs Harbour boasts the most temperate climate in Australia which ranges from an average of about 26°C (79°F) in summer to about 18°C (64°F) in winter, including frequent summer days of up to 30-40°C range.

The seasons in Australia are :

• Spring : September 1 - November 30
• Summer : December 1 - February 28
• Autumn : March 1 - May 31
• Winter : June 1 - August 31
  

Beaches
There are several wonderful beaches within 20 minutes of Coffs Harbour including:

1. Jetty Beach, located near the Marina and protected by a breakwall providing calm and safe swimming conditions for all the family.
2. Park Beach, a surf beach which has an area patrolled for safe swimming by the local surf club.
3. Diggers Beach, a favourite amongst local and visiting surfers alike.
4. Boambee Beach, an open unpatrolled beach with 4 wheel drive access. A favourite for fishing.
5. Sawtell Beach, a patrolled beach for swimming, walking, fishing, surfing or whale watching from the headland.
   

Virtual 360 Degree Tours
This 360 degree panoramic view from Macauley's Headland looks out over the Pacific Ocean and back towards Park Beach where one of Coffs Harbour's very few high rise buildings can be seen. Muttonbird Island and the Coffs Harbour Marina are also visible in the distance.

Please be patient whilst the panorama loads. (Approx 100kb) You can rotate the panorama by clicking inside it with your mouse and dragging left or right to pan the view. 

For more Virtual Tours of Coffs Harbour Real Estate click here  (takes a few moments to load)

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Image - Graham Jupp