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Date ideas in Coffs Harbour
22 date ideas around Coffs Harbour, from the Sunday Harbourside Markets and the feast at Latitude 30 to the walk out to Muttonbird Island, the Forest Sky Pier and snorkelling with turtles in the Solitary Islands. Swipe through them above, or browse every one below. Each was checked on the place's own website: what it is, when it's on and what it costs. 7 are free.
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Food and drink: 6 date ideas in Coffs Harbour
The jetty and Jetty Foreshores, where the market sets up. Photo: Paul Lakin · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
COFFS HARBOUR JETTY
Sunday at the Harbourside Markets
Every Sunday a makers and growers market sets up on the Jetty Foreshores beside the historic jetty: food trucks, local growers, art and vintage stalls, with free music on the market's What's On line-up. Bring a picnic blanket and make a morning of it by the beach.
When Every Sunday, 8am to 2pm
Cost Pay as you go at each stall
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
The fishing fleet in the harbour beside the Co-op. Photo: Paul Lakin · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
COFFS HARBOUR JETTY
Fish and chips at the Fishermen's Co-op
The Co-op, owned by 40 local fishermen and on the harbour since the early 1950s, runs a fish and chip takeaway at the marina, with seasonal Coffs Harbour fish on its specials board. Eat on the covered deck overlooking the fishing boats, or carry it over the breakwall to Muttonbird Island for a picnic.
When Every day for lunch; closes 3pm Monday and Tuesday, 5pm Wednesday to Sunday
Cost Solo Sailor pack $18.50; Fishermen's Basket $55 (when checked)
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
The marina at sunset, beside Latitude 30. Photo: In79as · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
COFFS HARBOUR JETTY
The signature feast at Latitude 30
Latitude 30 sits on the marina with the South Pacific on one side and the harbour on the other; from the deck you may spot whales. Its signature share feast brings a table of the kitchen's most popular dishes, from bug crumpets to king prawns and sirloin.
When Open every day 11am to 10pm (kitchen 11:30am to 8:15pm, small bites only 3pm to 5pm). Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Cost Signature Feast $95 each (minimum two); matched wines $40 each extra; 15% surcharge on public holidays
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
The jetty at dusk, beside Mie Mie's. Photo: frumbert · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
COFFS HARBOUR JETTY
Asian share plates at Mie Mie's
Upstairs at the base of the jetty, Mie Mie's (from the Latitude 30 team) reworks Southeast Asian flavours with local produce: finger-lime oysters, tuna ceviche with coconut and lemongrass, duck pancakes, with cocktails and a curated wine list and views over the jetty and marina.
When Wednesday to Friday 3pm to 9:30pm; Saturday 11:30am to 9:30pm; Sunday 11:30am to 6pm
Cost Small plates $18 to $32; oysters from $6 each (when checked); 15% surcharge on public holidays
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
COFFS HARBOUR
Fresh beer down Studio Lane at King Tide
Coffs Harbour's independent microbrewery hides down Studio Lane in the city centre. Drink its lagers, pale ales and hazy IPAs fresh from the brewhouse in the beer garden, with European-inspired pub classics and share plates, or wood-fired pizza on Tuesdays and Sundays.
When Tuesday 4pm to 9pm; Wednesday and Thursday noon to 9pm; Friday and Saturday noon until late; Sunday noon to 7pm. Closed Mondays
Cost Pay by the glass
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Sawtell Beach, a short walk from the bar on First Avenue. Photo: Peter borley · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
SAWTELL
Aperitivo at Bar Que Sera in Sawtell
A Mediterranean wine bar on Sawtell's First Avenue, run by a chef, a winemaker and a host. Drop in for aperitivo on a Friday or Saturday afternoon with a spritz and charcuterie, or stay for dinner from its share-plate menu that changes with the season.
When Aperitivo Friday and Saturday 4pm to 6pm; dinner Wednesday to Sunday from 5pm
Cost Aperol or Hugo spritz $15; house wines by the glass $12; charcuterie plate $22 (aperitivo menu when checked)
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
For couples: 4 date ideas in Coffs Harbour
The Japanese Friendship Garden at the Botanic Garden. Photo: Paul Lakin · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
COFFS HARBOUR
A picnic at the Botanic Garden
At the North Coast Regional Botanic Garden, follow the Garlambirla Walk beside the Coffs Creek estuary, loop past the lake and Japanese Friendship Garden, see the tropical plants in the Glasshouse, then find a spot for a picnic.
When Every day, 9am to 5pm; café 9am to 3pm
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
COFFS HARBOUR
A free afternoon at Yarrila Arts and Museum
Coffs Harbour's regional gallery and museum has five galleries, including Yaamanga, an ongoing exhibition on the Coffs Coast's history with Gumbaynggirr culture at its heart, alongside changing exhibitions.
When Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4pm; Saturday and Sunday 10am to 2pm. Closed Mondays and NSW public holidays
Cost Free (some exhibitions and events charge)
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Rainforest on Bruxner Park Road, below Sealy Lookout. Photo: Ajorm · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
KORORA
Walk Gumbaynggirr Country at Sealy Lookout
Once a month Gumbaynggirr guides lead a two-hour walk from Niigi Niigi (Sealy Lookout) through the Orara East forest, sharing language, stories and native plant uses, with a performance by Gumbaynggirr dancers. Ticket money supports the community's language revitalisation programs.
When Second Saturday of each month, 2pm; about 1 km of bush path, enclosed shoes required
Cost $66 adults
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
The Big Banana, home of the toboggan. Photo: WikiWookie · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
COFFS HARBOUR
Race down the Big Banana toboggan
At the Big Banana Fun Park, Coffs Harbour's famous toboggan runs over half a kilometre of track overlooking the Pacific. Buy two rides each and make it a rematch.
When Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm; weekends 10am to 4:30pm (longer in school holidays)
Cost $12.50 for one ride; $19.90 for two rides each
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Views and climbs: 4 date ideas in Coffs Harbour
Banana farms on the drive up to the Sky Pier. Photo: Ajorm · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
KORORA
Out on the Forest Sky Pier
A 10-minute drive up through banana plantations from Coffs Harbour, the Forest Sky Pier at Sealy Lookout (Niigi Niigi) looks out over the city and up and down the coastline. It's step-free from the car park, and the Nyanggan Gapi café on site does coffee.
When Every day; car park open during daylight hours
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
The view from Korora Lookout, the end of the Gumgali Track. Photo: Ajorm · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
KORORA
The Gumgali Track to Korora Lookout
Just down the road from Sealy Lookout, the free Gumgali Track tells the Gumbaynggirr creation story of Gumgali the black goanna through goanna sculptures, timber art and a 30-metre mural, ending at Korora Lookout with a soundbar, church pew-style seats and coastal views.
When Any day; a relatively easy return walk
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Muttonbird Island at the end of the breakwall. Photo: Dale Gillard · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
COFFS HARBOUR JETTY
Walk the breakwall to Muttonbird Island
From the marina, walk the breakwall and up onto Muttonbird Island (Giidany Miirlarl), past the burrows of nesting wedge-tailed shearwaters, to the Eastern Side lookout over the Solitary Islands. Humpbacks pass between May and November.
When Any time; about 2 km return from the breakwall car park
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Kangaroos on Look At Me Now Headland. Photo: Birdnerd77 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
EMERALD BEACH
Kangaroos on Look At Me Now Headland
At Emerald Beach, north of Coffs Harbour, an easy 1.3 km loop crosses a grassy headland in Moonee Beach Nature Reserve to a lookout over Moonee Beach. Eastern grey kangaroos graze there all year and sea eagles and ospreys hunt overhead.
When Any day; allow 15 to 45 minutes
Cost Free
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Shows and music: 3 date ideas in Coffs Harbour
COFFS HARBOUR JETTY
A show at the Jetty Memorial Theatre
Built in 1928 as a memorial hall and later the town's cinema, the heritage theatre near the jetty now seats 250 for touring shows, tribute bands, community theatre and Jetty Flicks film screenings.
When Most weeks; dates on the theatre's What's On page. Box office Tuesday to Friday, noon to 4pm
Cost Ticketed; prices on each show's page
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
The fig-shaded median of First Avenue, home of the cinema. Photo: Tuddy · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
SAWTELL
A film and a choc top at Sawtell Cinema
The village cinema on Sawtell's First Avenue opened in 1941; locals bought it in 2014 and reopened it in 2015. Its two screens mix new releases with art-house and foreign films, and it's licensed and known for its handmade choc tops.
When Sessions most days; times on the cinema's website
Cost $21 adults
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Park Beach, right beside the Hoey Moey. Photo: Gaspanic42 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
PARK BEACH
Free live music at the Hoey Moey
Right by Park Beach, the Hoey Moey has Coffs Harbour's only beer garden on the beach, with regular free live music, including its Sunday Session, plus gigs from national touring bands.
When Free Sunday Sessions every Sunday (2pm to 8:30pm when checked) and Thursday Night Live; full line-up on the pub's entertainment page
Cost Free entry to the weekly sessions; some headline shows ticketed
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
On the water: 3 date ideas in Coffs Harbour
A humpback breaching off South Solitary Island. Photo: Pleiadesjump · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
COFFS HARBOUR JETTY
Whale watching on a fast boat from the marina
Jetty Dive's purpose-built boat reaches the humpbacks migrating past the Solitary Islands Marine Park within minutes, so most of the 90-minute trip is spent with the whales. If you don't see one, you go again for free.
When Every day to the end of October: 9am, 11am and 2pm (weather and numbers permitting)
Cost $90 each
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Boambee Creek at dusk, where the evening paddle starts. Photo: JaredMcKenzie · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
TOORMINA
A sunset kayak tour on Boambee Creek
C-Change's two-hour evening eco-tour takes you up the Boambee Creek estuary when the water is calmest, with the mountains in sunset light and ospreys overhead. Full-moon night paddles are the same price.
When By booking; call 0468 406 222
Cost $55 each; double kayak hire $30 an hour if you'd rather go alone
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
South Solitary Island, in the Solitary Islands Marine Park. Photo: Watchthebirdie · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
COFFS HARBOUR JETTY
Snorkel with turtles in the Solitary Islands
Ride out to the Solitary Islands Marine Park sanctuary zones with Jetty Dive and snorkel two sites where turtles are common among tropical and subtropical fish. For confident swimmers only; the water is 5 to 20 metres deep.
When Year-round, on days the dive boats go out; 7:30am start, back about 1:30pm (weather and visibility permitting)
Cost $170 each, gear and morning tea included
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Make something: 2 date ideas in Coffs Harbour
COFFS HARBOUR
A pottery wheel taster at Haus of Clay
Two hours getting muddy on the pottery wheel at this Coffs Harbour ceramics studio, learning to centre clay and make vessels, whatever your level. Each of you keeps up to two pieces; hand-building workshops (mugs, a platter and dip bowl, a lidded jar) are cheaper.
When Weeknight (5:45pm) and Saturday afternoon (2pm) sessions; dates on the studio's booking calendar
Cost $110 each for the wheel taster; hand-building workshops $88 each
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
COFFS HARBOUR
A botanical printmaking morning at YAM
Artist Marc Renshaw leads an adults' workshop at Yarrila Arts and Museum in monoprinting, eco-printing and natural inks, responding to the local environment. Beginners welcome; wander the free galleries afterwards.
When Saturday 10 October 2026, 10:30am to 12:30pm; bookings essential
Cost $30 adults
Checked on the official website, 30 Sep 2026
Can't decide? Let the deck pick your Coffs Harbour date
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