The Coffs Coast has plenty of gentle, accessible outdoor activities that suit all ages, from patrolled beaches to easy rainforest boardwalks.

• Jetty Beach – accessible, patrolled family beach with a playground
• North Coast Regional Botanic Garden Coffs Harbour – wheelchair and stroller accessible
• Skywalk lookout – an easy, accessible boardwalk through rainforest
• HWH Stables - Riding School and Trail Rides – family beach rides suitable from age 7
• Look At Me Now Headland Walk – short, easy walk with kangaroo spotting
• Urunga Boardwalk – flat, accessible riverside walk

From short lookout strolls to a multi-day coastal trek, the region has walking tracks to suit every fitness level.

• Solitary Islands Coastal Walk – a 60km trail linking Sawtell to Red Rock
• Wonga Walk – a 6.6km rainforest loop past two waterfalls
• Skywalk lookout – a short, elevated boardwalk over the rainforest canopy
• Bluff Loop Walking Track – coastal and rainforest walking in Bongil Bongil National Park
• Gumgali Track – an interactive cultural walk finishing at Korora Lookout
• Look At Me Now Headland Walk – easy coastal walk, great for kangaroo and whale spotting

The Waterfall Way corridor around Bellingen and Dorrigo is where you'll find the region's best cascades.

• Dangar Falls – a 30-metre waterfall near Dorrigo with a swimming hole
• Crystal Shower Falls – walk behind the falls on the Dorrigo rainforest trails
• The Waterfall Way – the scenic drive linking Dorrigo National Park's waterfalls

Many of the Coffs Coast's best outdoor experiences cost nothing beyond your time and a full tank of petrol.

• Niigi Niigi - Sealy Lookout – free Forest Sky Pier lookout
• Dangar Falls – free waterfall, picnic area and swimming hole
• North Coast Regional Botanic Garden Coffs Harbour – free entry, eco-certified garden
• Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve – free coastal walk and whale-watching lookout
• Jetty Beach – free, accessible beach
• Urunga Boardwalk – free riverside boardwalk

The Coffs Coast's rainforests, rivers and marine park make it one of the best regions in NSW for spotting native wildlife.

• Jetty Dive Centre – whale watching and swims with migrating humpbacks
• Nymboi-Binderay National Park – koalas, powerful owls and platypus habitat
• Look At Me Now Headland Walk – resident eastern grey kangaroos
• Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve– nesting wedge-tailed shearwaters and dolphins
• Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary – dolphins, seals and penguins

Here’s our suggested one-day itinerary:

Morning – Rainforest & waterfalls

• Drive The Waterfall Way towards Dorrigo National Park.
• Walk the Skywalk lookout or the Wonga Walk through ancient rainforest.
• Visit Dangar Falls for a picnic and a dip in the swimming hole.

Lunch – Local food experience

• Stop in Bellingen for cafés, bakeries and local produce.
• Or head back towards Coffs Harbour for waterfront dining on the Jetty Strip.

Afternoon – Coastal adventure

Choose an experience based on your interests:

• Visit Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve for coastal views and wildlife spotting.
• Relax at Jetty Beach or explore Diggers Beach.
• Visit Niigi Niigi - Sealy Lookout for panoramic views over the coastline.
• Join a whale watching or diving tour with Jetty Dive Centre if time allows.

Evening – Sunset and local dining

• Watch the sunset from Look At Me Now Headland Walk or the Coffs Harbour marina.
• Enjoy dinner in Coffs Harbour, Sawtell or Bellingen.

Tip: To make the most of one day, choose either the rainforest/hinterland route or the coastal adventure route rather than trying to visit every attraction.