This sheltered beach, with its picturesque jetty, is protected by a breakwater, creating calm swimming conditions. It's a quick walk from nearby restaurants.


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1. Muttonbird Island

0.55 MILES

The Gumbaynggirr people knew this island as Giidany Miirlarl (Place of the Moon). It was joined to Coffs Harbour by the northern breakwater in 1935. The…

2. Park Beach

1.11 MILES

A long, lovely stretch of sand backed by dense shrubbery and sand dunes, which conceal the buildings beyond.

3. North Coast Regional Botanic Garden

1.12 MILES

Immerse yourself in the subtropical surrounds of the greenhouses, sensory gardens and lush rainforest of these botanic gardens. The 8km Coffs Creek Walk…

4. Bunker Cartoon Gallery

1.14 MILES

Displays rotating selections from its permanent collection of 23,000 cartoons from the 1920s to current day in a WWII bunker.

6. Diggers Beach

2.1 MILES

Diggers is popular with surfers and good for beginners, with swells averaging 1m to 1.5m. Access is via a turn-off from the highway near the Big Banana.

7. Big Banana

2.2 MILES

Built in 1964, the Big Banana started the craze for ‘Big Things’ in Australia. Admission is free, with charges for associated attractions, such as ice…

8. Little Diggers Beach

2.49 MILES

Naturists let it all hang out at Little Diggers, an unofficial nude beach, just inside the northern headland.

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