We visited Coffs Harbour in July 2025 and lucked out with perfect winter weather. Sunny twenty-two degree days and cool, comfortable mornings and nights made it feel more like spring than midwinter. The kids spent hours moving between the beach and the resort pool, which felt like such a bonus for a winter getaway.
Day 1 — Arrival
We checked into Pacific Bay Resort and headed straight to the beach. It was quiet, calm, and almost completely empty, the kind of place that makes you feel like you’ve stumbled onto your own private stretch of coastline.
After the beach, we headed back to our apartment and sank into the hot tub before dinner, the perfect way to warm up and unwind after a long day of travel and salty hair.
Day 2 — Morning
We kicked off the morning with a simple eggs and bacon breakfast, then headed out while the air was still crisp. The walk along the Coffs Harbour Marina is an easy warm up, but the climb up Muttonbird Island hits you fast. It is steep, windy, and absolutely worth it. No whales this time, but the lookout still delivered those big, wide open ocean views that make you stop talking for a moment. A pretty solid way to start the day.
After our walk, we made our way to The Big Banana for a dose of classic family fun. The kids took mini golf way too seriously, we all flew down the giant slides, and the dodgem cars turned into a full‑blown battle. A chaotic, hilarious stop and exactly what we needed.
Day 2 — Afternoon
The boys headed off for a round of golf at Pacific Bay Resort, a relaxed nine-hole par three course that is perfect for an easy afternoon hit. Meanwhile, the girls made a beeline for the beach for more swimming and sunshine. It ended up being one of those split up, meet back later afternoons that worked perfectly for everyone.
Day 3 — The Last Morning
The boys were back out on the Pacific Bay Resort course first thing, squeezing in one more relaxed round before we hit the road. Meanwhile, the rest of us packed up slowly and enjoyed the last bit of that winter sunshine.
After golf, we made one final stop at The Big Banana because apparently once isn’t enough. We tried a few of the activities we’d missed the first time and let the kids burn off every last bit of energy before the drive home.
A simple, fun final day that wrapped up the trip perfectly.
If you’re planning a visit, we’ve saved our favourite Coffs Harbour experiences below, including the ones we’d happily do again.
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