Whatever takes you to the coast, whale watching, surfing, sailing, birdwatching, fishing, snorkelling, jet skiing or long, idle strolls with the sand between your toes, the Coffs Coast is a perfect fit.
Destination NSW suggests the following activities for your Coffs Coast Spring getaway.
Whale Watching: During the whale-watching season, between June and November, the 10-metre catamaran Pacific Explorer makes daily whale-watching trips to the nearby Solitary Islands Marine Park, where humpback whales converge during their annual migration to and from Antarctic waters. Rocky headlands along the Coffs Coast provide excellent vantage points for whale-watching on shore. Take your pick from Sawtell, Emerald Beach and Woolgoolga Beach or head to the viewing platforms overlooking the ocean on Muttonbird Island.
Birdwatching: Between September and April thousands of muttonbirds nest at the Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve, spending their days at sea and returning to their burrows in the evening – a fascinating sight at sundown. A bridge connects Muttonbird Island with the marina at Coffs Harbour.
Diving and snorkelling: The third largest marine park in Australia, Solitary Islands Marine Park is a paradise for scuba divers and snorkellers. More than 500 fish species have been recorded here, many of them tropical, along with sea turtles, manta rays and corals. Dive operators in Coffs Harbour offer boat trips to the islands, and swimmers can also have an experience every bit as thrilling - all that’s required is basic swimming ability.
Waterside walks: The scenic Solitary Islands Coastal Walk in Moonee Beach Nature Reserve is a 60-kilometre walking trail linking beaches and rainforests, and is great for whale watching, birdwatching, swimming and other water sports. Running from Sawtell in the south to Red Rock, the four-day walk can be broken into shorter strolls of just a couple of hours.
For more information on the Coffs Coast go to www.visitnsw.com
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