Eastern Side lookout
The Eastern Side lookout offers spectacular views of the Solitary Islands. A short walk from the carpark, it’s a great place for whale watching in the heart of Coffs Harbour.
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Arrawarra Headland
Soak up views of Solitary Islands Marine Park from Arrawarra Headland and Beach near Coffs Harbour. Fishing, surfing, swimming – it’s all here waiting for you to enjoy.
- Where
- Coffs Coast Regional Park in North Coast
Look At Me Now Headland walk
It’s an easy hike along Look At Me Now Headland walk, with scenic views all the way and a lookout over Moonee Beach. This is a great place for whale watching in winter and birdwatching in spring.
- Distance
- 1.6km loop
- Time
- 15 - 45min
- Grade
- Grade 2
- Wheelchair
access - Hard
- Where
- Moonee Beach Nature Reserve in North Coast
Mullaway Beach and Headland
Head south from Arrawarra to discover beautiful Mullaway Headland and Beach, near Coffs Harbour. Make the most of its picnic area and barbecues, go fishing or swimming.
- Where
- Coffs Coast Regional Park in North Coast
Woolgoolga Beach and Headland
Woolgoolga Beach and Headland has the best whale watching in the Coffs Region, plus great surfing, fishing and picnics and scenic views.
- Where
- Coffs Coast Regional Park in North Coast
Yuraygir coastal walk
Hike the multi-day Yuraygir coastal walk on the Clarence Coast near Yamba. You’ll find loads of places for whale watching, snorkelling and swimming, with overnight stops at beach campgrounds.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Distance
- 65km one-way
- Time
- 4 - 5 days
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Wheelchair
access - No wheelchair access
- Where
- Yuraygir National Park in North Coast
Waterfall Way scenic drive
The 185km Waterfall Way scenic drive links Coffs harbour and Armidale, passing rainforest, river valleys and waterfalls, including New England and Dorrigo national parks.
- Distance
- 185km one-way
- Time
- 2hrs 30min
- Wheelchair
access - Easy
- Where
- Bellinger River National Park, Dorrigo National Park in North Coast
Wooli to Red Rock walking track
Wooli to Red Rock walking track, part of Yuraygir coastal walk, is a moderate hiking route with river crossings, scenic coastal views and great opportunities for birdwatching.
- Price
- Park entry fees apply.
- Distance
- 15.5km one-way
- Time
- 5hrs 30min - 6hrs 30min
- Grade
- Grade 5
- Where
- Yuraygir National Park in North Coast
End Peak walking track
End Peak walking track is a challenging walk that offers rewarding panoramic views of Coffs Harbour from Ulidarra National Park’s highest point. It’s great for birdwatching and for a picnic with a view.
- Distance
- 3.2km return
- Time
- 1hr 30min - 3hrs 30min
- Grade
- Grade 4
- Where
- Ulidarra National Park in North Coast
Falls walking track
Falls walking track in Sherwood Nature Reserve is an easy walk through the rainforest, offering spectacular waterfall views of Woolgoolga Creek Falls and fantastic birdwatching.
- Distance
- 3.6km return
- Time
- 1hr 30min - 2hrs 30min
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Where
- Sherwood Nature Reserve in North Coast