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Coffs Harbour

New South Wales, Australia · Oceania

About Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour sits on the route: 10 minutes from North Boambee Valley, 38km from Dangar Falls.

Coffs Harbour is a town located in New South Wales, Australia. With a population of 78,759, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Coffs Harbour sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Sydney time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Coffs Harbour to your route.

About 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. The Gumbaynggirr people are

Read more the Traditional Custodians of Coffs Harbour and the surrounding area, and have lived there for many thousands of years. Coffs Harbour's economy was once based on timber and agriculture. Over recent decades, tourism has become an increasingly important industry for the city. Once part of a region known as the Bananacoast, today the tourist city is part of a wider region known as the Coffs Coast. The city has a campus of Southern Cross University, and a campus of Rural Faculty of Medicine University of New South Wales, a public and a private hospital, several radio stations, and three major shopping centres. Coffs Harbour is near numerous national parks, including a marine national park. There are regular passenger flights each day to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane departing from Coffs Harbour Airport. Coffs Harbour is also accessible by road, by NSW TrainLink, and by regular bus services.

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Coffs Harbour offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Coffs Harbour located?

Coffs Harbour is located in New South Wales, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -30.2963 latitude, 153.1135 longitude.

What is the population of Coffs Harbour?

Coffs Harbour has a population of approximately 78,759 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
78,759
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
New South Wales
Timezone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-30.2963, 153.1135

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Coffs Harbour

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Dangar Falls

A broad 30-metre curtain of water on the Bielsdown River just outside Dorrigo, with a lookout metres from the car park on the Waterfall Way. Full-flow after rain and lit by morning sun.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Coffs Harbour

  • 75 kmWaterfall WayA 185 km ribbon of road climbing from Coffs Harbour's coast to the New England tableland past Dorrigo's rainforest skywalk and a string of waterfalls including Ebor Falls.

Nearby Destinations

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North Boambee Valley

🇦🇺 Australia

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Boambee East

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7 km awayPop. 5,068

Toormina

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Sawtell

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Sapphire Beach

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Moonee Beach

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