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Coffs Coast Surf School - Group Lessons

Fiddaman Road, Emerald Beach NSW 2456

Coffs Coast Surf School is located on the beautiful Coffs Coast and services all beaches between Sawtell and Corindi. Coffs Coast Surf School offers a learn to surf program for people of all ages and gender. Coffs Coast Surf School is proud to use quality, professional equipment designed for beginner surfers. The use of safe and reliable boards gives you an experience which is not only fun but safe. They also supply rashies with a sun protection of UV 50 and supply 30 plus sunscreen. Coffs Coast Surf School is looking forward to sharing the surfing experience with you. You'll be left wanting more and hooked on looking for the perfect wave. Group lessons run with a maximum student/instructor ratio of eight to one.

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Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre

69 Red Rock Road, Corindi Beach NSW 2456

Yarrawarra is situated in the homelands of the Garby Elders and the Gumbaynggirr people. Surrounded by tranquil bushland, pristine beaches and abundant wildlife. The Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre boosts a first rate Bush Tucker Cafe, exceptional Indigenous art gallery, cultural programs, accommodation, events centre and Cultural Heritage Research Unit. Special events include Aboriginal art classes, Gumbaynggirr lingo classes, story sessions, dance shows and instruction, clay modelling classes, traditional basket weaving and Aboriginal sites tours. The Wadjar Regional Indigenous Art Gallery showcases the works of regional indigenous artists, artisans and craftspeople. It is also the home of the Annual Saltwater Freshwater Indigenous Art Award. The gallery features an extensive display of regionally produced traditional and contemporary arts and crafts, books, clothing, CDs and gift ware. Yarrawarra is located at Corindi Beach, midway between Coffs Harbour and Grafton.

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Woolgoolga Beach

Beach Street, Woolgoolga NSW 2456

Popular for surfing, fishing, diving and snorkelling, Woolgoolga Beach is home to the Woolgoolga Surf Life Saving Club and is patrolled daily during most of the summer. Woolgoolga beach boasts tidal rock platforms which are popular with the children, a boat ramp, beach showers, toilets, and change rooms. The beach is within close proximity to cafes, boutique clothes shops, accommodation, children's playground facilities, electric BBQ areas, and sheltered picnic areas.

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Sherwood Nature Reserve

Sherwood Nature Reserve, Woolgoolga NSW 2456

Sherwood Nature Reserve is located west of Woolgoolga. Landscapes in the Sherwood Nature Reserve range from rugged sandstone escarpments and coastal ridges with dry open forests and heaths, to sub tropical rainforest gullies. Picnic or barbecue in picturesque Woolgoolga Creek picnic area and take an easy three kilometre return walk to the waterfall through the rainforest along the creek.

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Woolgoolga Creek Flora Reserve

Woolgoolga Creek Road, Woolgoolga NSW 2456
Large open grassed area and walking tracks in rainforest and Wedding Bells State Forest. Picnic facilities available. Sherwood Nature Reserve is located west of Woolgoolga and incorporates open forests, heaths and sandstone escarpments. The reserve stretches in narrow corridors from a rare strip of lowland subtropical rainforest along Woolgoolga Creek to a larger area further north-west that conserves a rugged sandstone range towering over the Orara Valley.
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Arrawarra Headland

Second Avenue, Arrawarra Headland NSW 2456
A landscape photographer's dream, Arrawarra Headland and offers incredible views over Solitary Islands Marine Park. Swimmers and surfers will also love this beach, and it's renowned for its fantastic point break so if you've brought your surfboard, give it a go. Fisherman can try their luck casting off from the beach. If you feel like a little walk, take ... Visit website for more info
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Arrawarra-Corindi Beach

Arrawarra Beach Road, Arrawarra NSW 2456
The southern end, on Arrawarra Headland Road, provides access to Arrawarra Headland Reserve. The reserve boasts facilities including picnic tables, toilets, beach shower, and a gravel boat ramp. The northern end (accessible via Beach Road) of Corindi Beach has a local shop, tennis courts and a caravan park. The caravan park has picnic shelters, barbecue facilities, playground area, toilet amenities, and beach showers. Corindi Beach is a great area for surfing, swimming and for snorkelling enthusiasts. There are also great rock pools for the little ones. The beach is patrolled for the summer school holidays.
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Moonee Beach Nature Reserve

Moonee Beach Nature Reserve, Emerald Beach NSW 2456
At Moonee Beach Nature Reserve, the rare and unique thrive: endangered bats roost in seaside caves, pockets of coastal rainforest thrive and pandanus trees flourish. Threatened and uncommon plant communities grow on the exposed headlands of Bare Bluff and the confidently named Look At Me Now headland. This place of magnificent scenic views and glorious coastline is the traditional ... Visit website for more info
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Woolgoolga Art Gallery

Turon Parade, Woolgoolga NSW 2456
Woolgoolga Art Gallery is a community based gallery run by volunteers. There are regular exhibitions, classes and workshops in a variety of arts and crafts. All exhibition items are for sale. The Lillipilli Art Exhibition is a major exhibition which has been running for 30 years and attracts a hung range of entries both local and further afield.
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Woolgoolga Lake

Lake Road, Woolgoolga NSW 2456
Switch to a slower pace of life at Woolgoolga Lake on the north coast. You'll find a family-friendly picnic area, shielded from the sun by shady eucalypts and paperbarks. It's the perfect place to enjoy a lazy afternoon, serenaded by waterbirds, children laughing, barbecues sizzling and waves crashing nearby. The lake is a calm tidal inlet so it's great ... Visit website for more info
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Coffs Coast Regional Park

Hearnes Lake Road, Sandy Beach NSW 2456
It's easy to experience an endless summer at Coffs Coast Regional Park. Lose yourself in its string of pristine beaches which together offer everything from unbeatable surf and safe swimming to picnic areas and children's playgrounds. Explore undulating dunes, rainforest pockets, tranquil lakes, inviting parklands and charming coastal towns along the coastal walk and discover majestic headlands ideal for ... Visit website for more info
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Woolgoolga Beach and Headland

Beach Street, Woolgoolga NSW 2456
Treat the family to a day by the sea at Woolgoolga Beach and Headland. Woolgoolga, also known as 'Woopi', is renowned for its swimming, surfing, fishing, diving and snorkelling. There's a small park nearby with play equipment and plenty of shade for a picnic. Up on the headland, you find scenic walking tracks and jaw-dropping coastal views that stretch ... Visit website for more info

Spot X Surf

46 Arrawarra Beach Road, Arrawarra NSW 2456
Off the beaten track and hidden in Northern New South Wales is the little secret that is Spot X Surf. Completely devoted to the surfing lifestyle and situated on Arrawarra Beach in Solitary Marine Park 31 kilometres north of Coffs Harbour. A variety of accommodation is available topped with camp fires, surf lessons, kayaking, horse riding, sky diving on the beach and many more activities for everyone....

Curryfest

Beach Street, Woolgoolga NSW 2456
Curryfest celebrates the unique Punjabi heritage of Woolgoolga, immediately obvious from the Sikh temple on the hill as you enter town. For the last ten years thousands have descended on the beachside town to soak up Indian music and dancing and sample curries from all over the world. The main festival day features over 150 food and market stalls, a special kids zone with rides and entertainment, a mindfulness and meditation zone for those seeking inner peace and two stages of entertainment. As well as main festival day, increasingly lead up and follow on events are encouraging a longer stay. ...
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Darlington Beach NRMA Holiday Park

104-134 Eggins Drive, Arrawarra NSW 2456
Set on the pristine Arrawarra Beach close to Coffs Harbour, this eco - friendly family holiday park spans over 110 acres of coastal forest full of native wildlife. This is a perfect place to take time out and relax with the family. The tropical oasis provides accommodation levels for everyone from modern three bedroom Gumnut Villas, very modern Plantation Villas and a huge range of large caravan, RV and camping sites. There are a range of fabulous activities on offer for all ages. Start the day with a round of sea-side golf, relax in the resort pool complex or enjoy a cocktail at the Darlington Ponds Cafe. The kids will be happily entertained with the giant jumping pillow, a game of archery, toddler's playground, the tennis courts or sports field and they can enjoy great kids activities during the holidays....

Leanne Paff

287 Graham Drive, Sandy Beach NSW 2456
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Mullaway Beach and Headland

Drive, Mullaway NSW 2456
Head south from Arrawarra to discover beautiful Mullaway Headland and Beach, near Coffs Harbour. Make the most of its picnic area and barbecues, go fishing or swimming. Mullaway Beach and Headland sit in a sleepy hamlet that’s highly regarded among fishermen. Whether you spend your time at Mullaway fishing, swimming or bodyboarding, you’re bound to feel instantly welcome at this lovely beach. As well as great fishing and waves, there’s a small picnic area and children’s playground. If you’re clever enough to catch a fish or two, you can cook them up on the barbecues and then relax among the paperbark trees while the kids play on the swings. Be sure to take the headland walk for sensational views – steep cliffs, rock ledges and Solitary Islands Marine Park are all stand-outs....
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Arrawarra-Corindi Beach

Beach Road, Arrawarra NSW 2456
The southern end, on Arrawarra Headland Road, provides access to Arrawarra Headland Reserve. The reserve boasts facilities including picnic tables, toilets, beach shower, and a gravel boat ramp. The northern end (accessible via Beach Road) of Corindi Beach has a local shop, tennis courts and a caravan park. The caravan park has picnic shelters, barbecue facilities, playground area, toilet amenities, and beach showers. Corindi Beach is a great area for surfing, swimming and for snorkelling enthusiasts. There are also great rock pools for the little ones. The beach is patrolled for the summer school holidays....
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Dammerels History Walk

Dammerel Crescent, Emerald Beach NSW 2456
When the Dammerel family took the job as full-time operators of the signal station here in 1884, they could not have known what lay ahead over the next 40 years. Apart from extremely hard work, which the daughters took on as well, the family had their fair share of tragedy, mishap and love stories. Dammerels history walk is a short easy stroll with a superb view out to Solitary Islands, named by Captain Cook. Learn all about the workings of an historic 19th century lighthouse with a kerosene light and the signal station that provided its only link to the mainland. Hear the story of the Dammerel family and of the collision in 1886 of Keilawarra and Helen Nicoll. Only two bodies of the 48 who died in the accident washed ashore, and their graves are on Dammerels Head. Watch for wildlife like grazing eastern grey kangaroos, wallabies, goannas and pythons. Pack a picnic and enjoy the scenic views and this fascinating portion of Australian history....
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Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre

69 Red Rock Road, Corindi Beach NSW 2456
Yarrawarra is situated in the homelands of the Garby Elders and the Gumbaynggirr people. Surrounded by tranquil bushland, pristine beaches and abundant wildlife. The Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre boasts a first rate Bush Tucker Cafe, exceptional Indigenous art gallery, cultural programs, accommodation and conference centre. Special events include Aboriginal art classes, Gumbaynggirr history and story sessions, dance and music classes, clay modelling, traditional basket weaving, and tours of Aboriginal sites. The gallery features a keeping place with a variety of Indigenous artefacts and historical treasures, as well as an extensive display of regionally produced traditional and contemporary arts and crafts, books, CDs and giftware. ...
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Woolgoolga Beach and Headland

Beach Street, Woolgoolga NSW 2456
Woolgoolga Beach and Headland has the best whale watching in the Coffs Region, plus great surfing, fishing and picnics and scenic views. Treat the family to a day by the sea at Woolgoolga Beach and Headland. Woolgoolga, also known as ‘Woopi’, is renowned for its swimming, surfing, fishing, diving and snorkelling. There’s a small park nearby with play equipment and plenty of shade for a picnic. Up on the headland, you find scenic walking tracks and jaw-dropping coastal views that stretch to Yuraygir National Park and the dunes and rolling hills of the Coffs Coast and hinterland. Between May and October, Woolgoolga Headland is the place to be for the best whale watching in the Coffs region. Be sure to take your binoculars for up close views of these amazing creatures and don’t forget to tweet about what you’ve seen....
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Woolgoolga Lake

Lake Road, Woolgoolga NSW 2456
Woolgoolga Lake is a great place for canoeing, kayaking, swimming and birdwatching. Make a day of it - pack a picnic or barbecue to enjoy at this scenic spot. Switch to a slower pace of life at Woolgoolga Lake on the north coast. You’ll find a family-friendly picnic area, shielded from the sun by shady eucalypts and paperbarks. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a lazy afternoon, serenaded by waterbirds, children laughing, barbecues sizzling and waves crashing nearby. The lake is a calm tidal inlet so it’s great for a spot of paddling in a canoe or kayak, swimming and fishing or just floating along on a lilo. There’s a wealth of resident birdlife to watch. And, if it’s low tide, you can take the short stroll across the mouth of the lake and then onto the beach - it’s almost like walking on water....
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Emerald Beach

Fiddaman Road, Emerald Beach NSW 2456
Positioned near Look-at-me-now Headland, 20 kilometres from Coffs Harbour, Emerald Beach is a local surfing hotspot. Visit also for fishing or swimming, or for barbecues in the picnic area. Emerald Beach is a great destination for a family holiday; just south of Woolgoolga and about 15 minutes north of Coffs Harbour. It’s a quieter atmosphere than some of the other beaches along the Coffs Coast, as well as being a safe option for swimming. When the little ones are finished swimming, you can take them on a beach walk around to Look At Me Now Headland or head to the playground in the park behind the beach. Emerald Beach caters for surfers too, boasting an excellent beach break, along with a southern left-hand reef break. You'll find Saltwater Cafe and Restaurant just behind the beach. You can enjoy a meal while taking in spectacular coastal views or pick up a coffee to take on your way....
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Moonee Beach Nature Reserve

Moonee Beach Nature Reserve, Emerald Beach NSW 2456
Looking for something to do in Coffs Harbour? Moonee Beach Nature Reserve offers walking, fishing, snorkelling, scuba diving and whale watching opportunities. At Moonee Beach Nature Reserve, the rare and unique thrive: endangered bats roost in seaside caves, pockets of coastal rainforest thrive and pandanus trees flourish. Threatened and uncommon plant communities grow on the exposed headlands of Bare Bluff and the confidently named Look At Me Now headland. This place of magnificent scenic views and glorious coastline is the traditional homeland of the Gumbaynggirr people who value Look At Me Now Headland as an important and powerful Aboriginal heritage site. There’s more to make the most of in this gorgeous part of NSW. Bring along your fishing rod, surfboard, diving gear or snorkel for the ocean or more sheltered estuary, which is part of Solitary Islands Marine Park and ideal for kids. Moonee is also a great place for picnicking, hiking, canoeing, birdwatching and seasonal whale watching. Keep your binoculars out for spotting white-bellied sea eagles, ospreys and brahminy kites as they hunt along the coast....
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Woolgoolga

43159 - Woolgoolga NSW 2456
Woolgoolga - affectionately known as 'Woopi' among locals - is a pleasant seaside town 25 kilometres north of Coffs Harbour. The town has the largest regional Sikh/Punjabi population in Australia. The imposing Guru Nanak Sikh Gurudwara (Sikh Temple) is not only the town's number one landmark, but also the place of worship for the local Punjabi Sikh community, who make up half of Woolgoolga's population. The temple is open to visitors on weekends. Woolgoolga Headland is known as Whale Watch Headland. With some of the best coastal views in New South Wales, it's the perfect place to see migrating Humpback Whales pass the coast between May and November. It is truly a magical spot to stop and rest. About four kilometres inland are Sherwood Nature Reserve and Woolgoolga Picnic Area. Enjoy the two kilometre riverside walk along Woolgoolga Creek through subtropical rainforest to the spectacular waterfall....
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Solitary Islands Surf School - Woolgoolga and Sawtell

Pollack Esplanade, Woolgoolga NSW 2456
Solitary Islands Surf School operates at the best locations on the the Coffs Coast. Big headlands offer great protection from the wind, and the beaches are nice and flat which is perfect for surfers of all ages and ability. This combined with the fact we’re located right at the heart of the Solitary Islands Marine Park, provides a unique surfing experience. Can you imagine yourself, family and friends riding a wave on the beautiful Coffs Coast? Their popular Surfing Experience's run for individuals or private groups and are available all year round for all ages and ability. You can chose your day, time and location with a Coffs Coast Experience Private Lesson or you can join a group with lessons including all equipment. Their Coffs Coast Surfing Lesson's are delivered by some of the most experienced coaches in Australia with decades of surf coaching experience and even more years of ocean experience. They believe in creating a relaxed supportive environment that will give you more confidence and help your surfing progress. Everything they do is with a smile as the best surfer is the one having the most fun. ...
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Falls walking track

Creek Trail, Woolgoolga NSW 2456
Starting at Woolgoolga Creek picnic area, this easy walk meanders alongside Woolgoolga Creek to Woolgoolga Creek Falls. Stroll through subtropical rainforest and admire cascading vines, bangalow palm and magnificent stands of blue quandong. There are several creek crossings to navigate, so while your shoes will get wet, you and the kids will love the adventure. Along the way, you’ll see a myriad of wildlife such as goannas, pythons and butterflies and might hear the sounds of the threatened giant-barred frog. With over 50 bird species recorded in the Woolgoolga Creek rainforest, this is also a great place for birdwatching. Keep your binoculars handy to spot wompoo pigeons, rose-crowned fruit-doves, brush turkeys and grey-headed flying foxes.  If you want to learn more, why not take a ranger-guided discovery tour? It’s a great way to explore Woolgoolga Creek and get some local knowledge. After your walk, explore more of Sherwood Nature Reserve along Sherwood Forest drive....
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Look At Me Now Headland Walk

Dammerel Crescent, Emerald Beach NSW 2456
Look At Me Now Headland walk is a short, easy walking route with fabulous scenic views far out to sea, a lookout and beach access. Keep your fingers crossed for a breaching whale during winter and early spring. All year round, you can see eastern grey kangaroos nibbling on the grass and white-bellied sea eagles, ospreys and brahminy kites soaring above the coastline on the hunt. Take a picnic lunch and sit between the dwarf grassy and rocky heath, which have adapted to these exposed conditions. You may spot a threatened zieria, which flowers pink and white in spring with glossy, tough leaves. Look At Me Now Headland is an important Aboriginal site of deep significance to local Gumbaynggirr people. Preservation of this natural environment is also important to the broader community, and in 1989, over 5,000 people marched in a rally in Coffs Harbour to prevent destruction of the headland and adjacent beaches. It worked....
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Corindi Beach

43883 - Corindi Beach NSW 2456
Situated roughly 36 kilometres north of Coffs Harbour and 40 kilometres south of Grafton along the Pacific Highway, Corindi consists of a small village community set in largely untouched bush and coastal lands. The islands, ocean, headlands and estuaries in this area are within the Solitary Islands Marine Park. Corindi Beach offers long, rolling beaches and pockets of coastal rainforests, with many walks and cultural activities. The surrounding areas to the west of Corindi Beach offer vast expanses of bushland and rainforest with a history of gold mining in early settlement days. It is ideal terrain for four-wheel driving with many mountain streams and water holes for swimming. There are extensive blueberry and exotic fruit farms north west of the village. Corindi Beach has a tavern, a caravan park, general store, service station, arts and crafts and a cultural centre....
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Woolgoolga Creek Picnic Area

Creek Road, Woolgoolga NSW 2456
Woolgoolga Creek picnic area is a delightful place for a picnic and a fantastic way to experience the plants and animals that make Sherwood Nature Reserve so special. Nestled below towering flooded gums, you’ll find this secluded picnic area fringed with blue quandongs. There’s plenty of space for the kids to run around, and nearby rainforest and creeks to explore, making it a great family day out. Find a spot on the grassy lawn, throw down a picnic rug and listen to the sounds of nature. Or head over to the picnic tables and cook up a storm on one of the barbecues. Goannas are regular visitors here, so you’ll probably spot one wandering through while you’re enjoying a picnic. You’ll also see brush turkeys and butterflies while there are over 50 species of birds around Woolgoolga Creek. If you’re feeling like a short walk, don’t miss the superb waterfall views at the end of Falls walking track or continue exploring the nature reserve along Sherwood Forest drive....