A seaside town 548km north of Sydney. Dairying and banana growing are the main farming pursuits, although tourism is a major element of life in Coffs Harbour.
Mid - North Coast
This beautiful stretch of coastline has seen less development than most of the coast north of Sydney.
Often referred to as the 'Holiday Coast', this beautiful stretch of coastline is characterised by peaceful lakes, quiet fishing villages and some of the most beautiful coastal views anywhere in Australia.
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Average summer day temperature:
28.2°C
Average winter day temperature:
19.3°C
Average annual rainfall:
1546.6mm
Average clear days:
118.3
Coffs Harbour
Average summer day temperature: 26.6°C
Average winter day temperature: 18.8°C
Average annual rainfall: 1646.7mm
Serenity Bay, Coffs Harbour.
Dorrigo
Dorrigo is a dairy and beef cattle area that is located 730m above sea level overlooking the Bellinger Valley. The 4000ha Dorrigo National Park is located just 4km from the town on the Bellingen road, and is the last remaing section of a rainforest that once covered the entire region. It is dense in vegetation and features coachwood and red cedar trees, and unique orchids. Wildlife that can be found in the national Park includes; swamp wallabies, lyrebirds, bowerbirds and brush turkeys.
Dorrigo National Park, Dorrigo, Australia's Holiday Coast
Grafton
Average summer day temperature: 30.8°C
Average winter day temperature: 20.8°C
Located on the Clarence River, this town is most famous for it's annual Jacaranda festival held during the first week of November when the town turns on its spectacular display of purple flowers.
One of Grafton's most famous sons is singer Troy Cassar-Daley. Troy has won many golden guitar awards in Tamworth including best male vocal and best album. Some of the other awards he has recieved include 3 times Australian country entertainer of the year, along with 2 ARIA Awards for Best Country Album. Troy's mother Irene Daley is a highly respected aboriginal artist who still resides in Grafton .
Country hotel with jacaranda tree, Grafton.
Macksville
Nabiac
Port Macquarie
Average summer day temperature: 25.6°C
Average winter day temperature: 17.8°C
Port Macquarie is a holiday destination located at the mouth of the Hastings River on the mid-north coast of NSW, 400km north of Sydney. People come to the area for the surf and sand, and are well catered for with resorts, shopping facilities and night-spots.
Kids playing at popular Flynns Beach, Port Macquarie.
Taree
Located on the Manning River about 20km inland from the coast, Taree is a rich pastorial region. The town is situated on the Pacific Highway as well as the Sydney to Brisbane rail line.
Clarendon Farm, Taree