Automotive

The Coffs Coast is a Driver’s Paradise

Our beautiful Coffs Harbour region offers a wide variety of picturesque driving routes and automotive activities. Opportunities to enjoy a drive are many. They range from sweeping country roads that wind through lush rainforests, rich pastoral land and majestic mountain passes, to rugged 4-wheel drive trails through deep dark forests. This endless variety is created by our unique location that offers miles of uncrowded beaches, Solitary Islands Marine Park, Nation Parks, state forests and a mountainous hinterland. So, let’s take a look at some inspirational route suggestions to get the driver in you fired up.

Touring Trails Throughout Coffs Harbour

Here are a few top touring trails for the Coffs Coast. They provide a mix of journey experiences for everyone from the nature lover to the caravanning grey nomad, those seeking family fun, to outdoor 4×4 adventurers. And rest assured, you’ll be well supported by a variety of quality mechanics, petrol and service stations, car dealers, towing, tyres, vehicle exhaust suppliers, caravan and 4×4 accessories, and vehicle repairers in CoffsHarbour.

Waterfalls and World Heritage

Take a drive from Bellingen to Ebor. By cruising along the aptly named ‘Waterfall Way’, you can enjoy Newell and Sherrard Falls, Tristania Falls and Crystal Shower Falls, Casuarina and Callicoma Falls, Coachwood Falls and Red Cedar Falls. Drive through Dorrigo, to the lofty Dangar Falls before continuing to the mighty Ebor Falls. Going further West toward Armidale are Wollomombi and Chandler Falls, Bakers Creek and Dangars Falls.

Life’s a Beach Drive

Station Creek, Coffs Harbour to Urunga. This is the ultimate beach lovers tour. Bays and beaches, headlands, creeks, rivers, estuaries, lagoons, parks, picnic areas, nature reserves, lookout points, boardwalks and seaside towns are all in order on this outstanding drive.

Valley View Tour

This is a lovely day trip from Upper Orara, through Coramba, onward to Nana Glen and return through Bucca. Experience quaint country roads through Upper Orara, the villages of Coramba and Nana Glen, Two Tales Winery, Kookaburra Cafe, picnicking on the Orara River, Korora Skywalk Lookout, Lower Bucca and Orara East State Forests and Ulidarra National Park.

Northern Beaches to Bush 4WD Tour

If off-road driving is your passion, Coffs Harbour offers endless opportunities for 4×4 adventures. This route takes you across sand dunes and the estuary of Station Creek Yuraygir National Park, Sherwood Falls, Mary’s Waterhole, to kangaroos at Look at Me Now Headland Emerald Beach, endless flora and fauna, 4×4 tracks through Conglomerate State Forest and Orara East State Forest