Discover 5 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Coffs Harbour (Australia). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Big Banana, North Coast Regional Botanic Garden, and Solitary Islands Aquarium. Also, be sure to include Ferguson's Cottage in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Coffs Harbour (New South Wales).
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Big Banana
Amusement park in Australia. The Big Banana is a tourist attraction and amusement park in the city of Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia. The grounds of the park are set amongst a banana plantation, featuring a large walk-through banana. Built in 1964, it was one of Australia's first Big Things. Other attractions include a downhill toboggan ride, ice skating rink, a water park and the World of Bananas educational experience. Plantation tours are also available. On the evening of Australia Day 2014, a disused scenic lookout attraction was destroyed by fire. In keeping with the plantation theme, banana-related products are shown or sold in the park which also has a souvenir shop and restaurant. In January 2014, during the peak tourist season the Big Banana received close to 150,000 visitors. The Big Banana has been a family owned business since it was open by Patrick Hughes in 1964.
The original Big Banana has been copied by the Big Bananas at Carnarvon, Western Australia.
In 2011, Huffington Post included the Big Banana in their list of the "Top 10 Pieces of Folly Architecture."[1]
Address: 351 Pacific Hwy., 2450 Coffs Harbour
North Coast Regional Botanic Garden
Botanical garden in Australia. The North Coast Regional Botanic Garden is a 20 hectare garden located at the corner of Coffs and Hardacre Streets, a kilometre from the centre of Coffs Harbour in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia.
The gardens are open from 9 am to 5 pm every day of the year. The glasshouse complex is not open on weekends. Entry is free.[2]
Solitary Islands Aquarium
Aquarium, Zoo, Park, Museum
Address: 2 Bay Dr, 2450 Coffs Harbour
Ferguson's Cottage
Ferguson's Cottage is a heritage-listed residence at 1 Breakwater Road, Coffs Harbour, City of Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia. It was designed and built by the New South Wales Department of Public Works. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 27 November 2009.[3]
Coffs Regional Community Gardens
Relax in park, Park
Address: Combine Street Reserve, Combine Street, Coffs Harbour