Make the most of your June to July School Holidays

Lydia Crossingham • June 3, 2021

With the June to July school holidays upon us it’s always a great idea to know what activities you can enjoy with the whole family during your stay on the Coffs Coast. In this blog we will recommend our favourite options!

1.     The Big Banana – Let’s get the obvious choice out of the way! From laser tag to waterslides, toboggans and more – it’s THE place to visit in Coffs Harbour and for good reason.

2.     Markets – There’s always markets happening around our coastline and they’re always a great way to get time outdoors, feel the community spirit and indulge in charming, locally sourced food and nick-nacks. Our favourite way of keeping up with what’s on is by visiting the Coffs Coast Events website.

3.     Picnics – Beautiful places to picnic with the family are abundant. Our favourite places include The Botanic Garden, Macauleys Headland, Cook Creek, Boambee Bay and Look At Me Now Headland!

4.     Dining Out – Breakfast, lunch and dinners delight can be found close by our accommodation at the Jetty Strip, in the CBD, on First Ave in Sawtell, Bellingen’s and Woolgoolga’s main streets.

5.     Seeing a Show – From live music at local markets to incredible productions at Jetty Theatre or a classic music at the cinema.

6.     Paintball – If the kids are in their teens and craving something more exciting then go no further than a family game of paintball with Elite 1!

7.     Skydiving – Another thrill for those who are up for it! Coffs Harbour is beautiful from the ground, but even more so from up above! What better view can you get? Here’s the best place to find your skydiving package.

8.     Clog Barn – A long-stood Coffs classic. It’s a little piece of Holland, bristling with unique charm and heart that you’ll thank yourself for stepping within. It’s one of a kind, so check it out!

9.     Treetops – Up among the trees you can find adventure in the form of challenging and exciting obstacle courses while safely harnessed to neighbouring trees. You’ll glide from platforms via flying fox and precariously make your way to the end of each course. There’s even a smaller, lower course for the tiny tots!


There’s so many more places worth mention, from the Butterfly House to Watching Wales, which we’ve covered in other blogs as well as tours where you can tour the coast in all kinds of vehicles – from Segway to Trike.


We hope we’ve helped you make the most of your school holidays, and if you’re looking for a place to stay on your next visit, consider The Observatory Self Contained Apartments which is just one block away from the Jetty Strip and coastline. Follow the link to see what rooms we have available.

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