Most famous for the giant man-made big banana at the northern end of town, Coffs Harbour is one of the largest regional cities in New South Wales.

Sprawling for miles up and down the coast, the area's many beaches make for perfect holidaying territory - with surfing, fishing and sand-side picnics and barbecues amongst the favourite pastimes of visitors and locals alike.

The banana plantations that fill the hills around the area make the landscape richly green and unusual. The town centre is great for shopping and is home to many recreational clubs and nightspots.

Your holiday adventure takes you from the ranges to the beaches, providing everything you could want from a classic summer holiday all year around.

Stretching from Port Stephens to Coffs Harbour and inland to Dorrigo, North Coast NSW offers a unique taste of New South Wales.

Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Port Stephens

Whether you head to one of the popular coastal meccas, such as Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Port Stephens, or explore one of the region's stunning national parks - you are bound to find a perfect holiday escape.

Golden beaches

For sheer beauty it is difficult to surpass the golden beaches which dot the coastline. Shoal Bay, Forster, Old Bar, Harrington, Laurieton, Crescent Head, South West Rocks and Nambucca Heads are some of the best known, but there are many more remote coves and inlets scattered along the coast.

Coastal walks

Enjoy spectacular coastal walks or join an off-road adventure over towering sand dunes to Stockton Beach, or follow the dolphins to Port Stephens and its famous Pearl White Beaches