Charlesworth Bay House History
Close to half a century ago when the current owner’s family moved into Charlesworth Bay House, it was a modest two-bedroom cottage surrounded by farmland, nature reserves and the expansive Pacific Ocean. There were only two homes on the private peninsular at the time, the other neighbours being an eclectic…
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Finding Nemo – and Dory: Set sail with Jetty Dive Centre
All aboard adventure seekers! Coffs Harbour’s coastline is the gateway to a water wonderland with just as much to see under the sea as up on dry land. The third largest marine-protected area in New South Wales, Solitary Islands Marine Park extends along 75km of coastline from Coffs Harbour to…
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Getting back to nature: Coffs Coast Wildlife Centre
As the gateway to the iconic Solitary Islands Marine Park, the Coffs Coast is home to all manner of sea creatures big and small. Getting out into the deep is one way to experience our amazing local reef. But for those without their sea legs, the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary…
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Sawtell Cinema: A local love story
The jewel in Sawtell’s crown sits under First Avenue’s iconic canopy of century-old fig trees. Our local independent cinema has been a prized meeting place for generations of Sawtellians and visitors for over 80 years. Unlike generic big city cinemas, or the mundanity of streaming at home, this unique slice…
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Up the creek: Kayaking, canoeing and stand up paddle boarding
While the uncrowded beaches around the Coffs Coast are an incredible drawcard for visitors and residents, the pristine waterways running through our region are just as picturesque and brimming with life – above and below the surface. Matthew Sparrius, founder of C Change Adventures, is so passionate about all things…
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Where the mountains meet the sea: Dorrigo National Park
Although the Coffs Coast might be known for its surf and sand, mother nature has plenty of other local gems in her crown. Coffs Harbour is where the mountains meet the sea – the only spot in NSW where the Great Dividing Range is within easy reach of the coastline.…
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