Top 5 Accessible Activities in Coffs Harbour

Luke Young • September 16, 2021

As the weather warms up, most people are busy planning their spring/summer getaway! With many of us requiring accessible accommodation when travelling, we thought it was high time we put together our list of 5 accessible activities to do around Coffs Harbour!


And while we’ve only listed 5 below, you can get a full range of accessible activities in Coffs by heading here: https://www.coffscoast.com.au/accessible-attractions-activities/


BCC Cinemas Coffs Harbour

For those that love the cinema, or just wish to escape a rainy day, BCC Cinemas welcomes people with all access needs. For those with vision and hearing loss, two cinemas are equipped with Closed Caption and Audio Description. Accessible parking is available along with a wheelchair ramp at the complex and no stairs at cinema level. To find out more about BCC Cinemas go HERE


The Big Banana Fun Park

Nothing says ‘Coffs Harbour’ more than the Big Banana Fun Park! Spend the day enjoying all the activities on offer. All amenities have braille on the doors and pavers and market mats at all stairs and are accessible by wheelchair. Ramps, wide doorways and handrails are provided where necessary. The Big Banana Fun Park staff have all been trained in disability awareness and offer accessible parking, information and photos. To find out more go HERE


Sherwood Archery

If you’re after an activity that’s a bit different, then Sherwood Archery is a must! All staff at Sherwood Archery are trained in disability awareness and welcome all people with access needs. Access is via a flat, concrete area with accessible parking. They welcome and assist those who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. To find out more, go HERE


Coffs Central Sculpture & Artwork Trail

Enjoy a day soaking up the culture and arts in the Coffs Harbour CBD! Take a journey through Coffs Central’s curated selection of works from Bondi’s Sculptures by the Sea and local artists work commissioned by the Gowings Whale Trust and Coffs Central. Catering for the vision and hearing impaired, to those with communication difficulty and physical/mobility difficulty, you can find out more about the Trail and accessibility features here


Studio M Medi Spa

What better way to finish an action-packed day, than winding down with a deluxe massage, facial, manicure or pedicure! Catering to those who use a wheelchair, with large doors and wide doorways, as well as those with limited physical mobility. Accessible parking on site, with staff highly trained in disability awareness. To find out more go HERE


The Observatory is proud to offer an Easy Access room type, which allows ground floor access, a walk in shower and fantastic views. To find out more about these rooms or to book, go HERE or give us a call on 02 6650 0462

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