The massive beer garden gives a good indication of how much this place kicks off in summer. Pool competitions, live music, quiz nights and poker events fill up the week.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Coffs Harbour attractions

1. Park Beach

0.23 MILES

A long, lovely stretch of sand backed by dense shrubbery and sand dunes, which conceal the buildings beyond.

2. Diggers Beach

0.81 MILES

Diggers is popular with surfers and good for beginners, with swells averaging 1m to 1.5m. Access is via a turn-off from the highway near the Big Banana.

3. Big Banana

0.88 MILES

Built in 1964, the Big Banana started the craze for ‘Big Things’ in Australia. Admission is free, with charges for associated attractions, such as ice…

4. Little Diggers Beach

1.19 MILES

Naturists let it all hang out at Little Diggers, an unofficial nude beach, just inside the northern headland.

5. North Coast Regional Botanic Garden

1.21 MILES

Immerse yourself in the subtropical surrounds of the greenhouses, sensory gardens and lush rainforest of these botanic gardens. The 8km Coffs Creek Walk…

6. Solitary Islands Aquarium

1.31 MILES

On weekends this small aquarium belonging to Southern Cross University's Marine Science Centre is open to the public. Touch tanks and enthusiastic, well…

8. Jetty Beach

1.34 MILES

This sheltered beach, with its picturesque jetty, is protected by a breakwater, creating calm swimming conditions. It's a quick walk from nearby…