5 Fun Family Activities to make your winter Coffs escape one to remember!

Luke Young • June 21, 2022

Yay for school holidays! Right?!

 

If you’re heading to the Coffs Coast during the school holidays and are stuck for fun family activities during your stay, we’re here to help!

 

We’ve compiled a list of 5 different family friendly winter activities that will definitely appeal!

 

Big Banana

 

The Big Banana, a Coffs icon and a place that everyone MUST visit when in Coffs! There is so much to do, from miniature golf, to toboggan rides, a visit to the reptile park, Laser Tag, Ice Skating and a banana plantation tour. There will be something for each family member at The Big Banana, guaranteed.

 

Beach Horse Riding

 

For those families that are big animal lovers, why not enjoy a ride along the beaches of Coffs on horseback! Another fantastic way to experience the beautiful Coffs coastline perched on a beautiful horse. There are different ride options from 1 hour to 3.5 hours.

 

National Cartoon Gallery

 

The National Cartoon Gallery is Australia’s ONLY cartoon gallery and home to the most extensive collection of contemporary cartoons in the Southern Hemisphere! After going through a revamp, you can now enjoy film nights and various other events and workshops, fit for the whole family at different times throughout the year.

 

Coffs Butterfly House

 

The Butterfly House is perfect for a day out with the family. Not only will you get to stroll amongst hundreds of live Aussie butterflies in a sub-tropical rainforest setting, but you can also explore the different Mazes available as well as a live Dinosaur show twice a day. Oh and there’s a dinosaur forest and you can hunt for flying fairies. A fantastic fun day out!

 

Montem Bike Tours

 

Explore the Coffs Coast through a mountain bike tour! You’ll get to enjoy the beautiful sunshine while soaking up all of the natural sights in Coffs.


If you’re yet to book your school holiday getaway, we have fantastic townhouses available, perfect to fit the whole family! Comprising of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a full kitchen, living and dining spaces, you’ll be hard pressed to find better accommodation in Coffs. You can view our Townhouses HERE.

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