The Hinterlands of the Orara Valley is tranquil, beautiful and only a short drive from Coffs Harbour. The recent bushfires that have ravaged through the Orara Valley have destroyed and damaged properties, businesses have been disrupted and incomes reduced or lost. For...
Looking for the perfect way to see the New Year in? Check out the action Coffs Harbour has instore this New Year with our guide to all local events. COFFS HARBOUR JETTY FESTIVAL The Coffs Jetty Carnival will kick off at 6.30pm with fireworks at 9.30pm. A reminder that...
Capture that special moment in your child's life sitting on Santa's knee before he or she is all grown up. Here is your guide on where to find Santa in Coffs Harbour this season. Coffs Central Santa Photos Don’t queue, book in your private Santa Photos and enjoy the...
Nothing says Christmas like the joyous sounds of carols sung together with family and friends by candlelight. If you love singing your heart out to Christmas Carols, there are some great free community events to attend throughout December. Here is the Coffs Coast...
As mums we don’t take time out for ourselves and pampering is usually sacrificed. As much as we love our little ones ‘me time’ could be just what the doctor ordered. So why don’t you spoil yourself and indulge in some pampering, enjoy the peace and quiet, even better...
From the time you find out you are pregnant, you start to realise that there is a lot in your life that is going to change. You also become aware that your priorities will become very different than what they were pre-kids. But sometimes it is the little signs that...
This week’s lovely local mum is Celeste Lord. Having only recently moved to the area she fills us in on what she loves best about raising a family on the Coffs Coast. Where and how long have you lived in the area and what do you love about it? I have lived in Coffs...
So you’re a mum now. And the second that baby was born this deep seeded emotion you can’t control suddenly entered your life. Guilt. It hits you like a cold day in numerous ways. It haunts you on a range of topics – feeding, sleep, play, education… It hits you when...
The 1st of September is Father’s Day in Australia, the perfect time for honoring fathers or the important male figure in your life. We often forget the sacrifices and contributions they have made in our lives. This Father’s Day, show him how much you appreciate all...
Kids love finding surprises in their lunchbox and with the Easter countdown, it is an especially fun time to add a little bit of seasonable love into the lunchboxes. With so many fun Easter cutters, food picks and moulds its easy to get creative in the kitchen. We...
Finding a new GP and or bulk billed surgery can be time-consuming. Taken from recommendations of our local mums we have collated a list of some of the bulk-billed GP’s and surgeries around Coffs Harbour. We have also included a couple of private practices which have...
Have you heard of the Active Kids Rebate and Creative Kids Rebate? From January 2018, the NSW Government initiated the rebates to assist parents, guardians and caregivers to contribute towards the cost of their child’s fees and assisting with getting them more...
Summer is here, it’s getting hot and the kids are gearing up for school holidays. While the Coast has so much to offer with its stunning beaches, reserves, coastal walks, waterfalls and parks the kids do like a bit of variety. If you are wondering how to keep the kids...
If you plan on hanging up the apron this year and want to get in to the holiday spirit what better way than starting with a perfect meal. Sharing the Christmas meal with family, friends and loved ones is the best way to celebrate the festive season, which is all about...
Keep on giving this Christmas by supporting Coffs small businesses and “shop it local” these holidays. Finding the perfect Christmas gift is easy with our Christmas ideas guide. We have pulled together a list of some of our favourites, buy local this Christmas! Gifts...
Capture that special moment in your child's life sitting on Santa's knee before he or she is all grown up. Here is your guide on where to find Santa in Coffs Harbour this season. Coffs Central Santa Photos Don’t queue, book in your private Santa Photos and enjoy the...
Nothing says Christmas like the joyous sounds of carols sung together with family and friends by candlelight. If you love singing your heart out to Christmas Carols, there are some great free community events to attend throughout December. Here is the Coffs Coast...
Did you know that Mother's Day is celebrated in Australia thanks to Mrs Janet Heyden, who helped pioneer it after she started a campaign in Sydney to raise money to buy gifts for lonely or forgotten mothers? The original meaning of Mother's Day was to acknowledge and...
Regardless of how you celebrate Easter, one thing is certain it doesn't have to be all about chocolate. If you are looking for something a little different this year or just wanting to cut down on the sugar intake there are plenty of alternatives to ensure that your...
Kids love finding surprises in their lunchbox and with the Easter countdown, it is an especially fun time to add a little bit of seasonable love into the lunchboxes. With so many fun Easter cutters, food picks and moulds its easy to get creative in the kitchen. We...
With the end of the year approaching, it’s natural to want to say thank you for all the teachers' amazing efforts with our kids throughout the year. Here are our ideas for group gifts or individual presents to say thank you for making the difference in our child’s...
Back in my university days and when I was saving for an overseas holiday I was always looking for ways to save a bit more. One thing I stumbled across from recommendations from a savings forum I was a part of, was to complete online surveys and to be members of...
Deciding on an area to live and building a life with your family can be a tough choice to make. Many factors come into that process, and deciding on what your family’s priorities are, will not be the same for everyone.
So, let’s think about Coffs Harbour as a location, it ticks some pretty cool boxes, but does it appeal to everyone? Why do we want to call Coffs Harbour home? Let’s have a look at some of the key factors that make Coffs an appealing destination and a good place to live for families.
You have to admire the huge variety of beautiful and natural places in our backyard. Coffs Harbour has something for everyone making it a great family destination.
The stunning beaches along the Coast each offer something different making it easy to enjoy every water sport imaginable. There are plenty of opportunities for fishing, surfing or general picnicking and relaxing with the family.
You can surround yourself with nature and enjoy the National Parks, mountain biking, walking tracks or wildlife watching.
For those that love sport and also have children, Coffs Harbour is renowned for its sporting opportunities, there is a huge variety of sports which you can get involved in on the Coffs Coast and connecting with a local club is easy. Coffs Harbour has produced a number of national and even international sporting stars.
People’s attitudes seem noticeably different from the sunshine. Research shows warm weather can have a positive influence on your mindset. In saying that, Coffs Harbour’s weather is superb and it has been assessed as being the most liable climate in Australia by the CSIRO.
Its warmest month of the year is January with an average temperate of 23.4C and July has the lowest temperate for the year of 13.1C. It offers a sub-tropical year-round climate making it easy to get out and about with the little ones.
Coffs Harbour is located approximately halfway between Brisbane and Sydney. The local airport is only 4km away from the town centre, and one of the busiest regional airports in New South Wales. It has eight one-hour flights to Sydney daily and direct flights to Melbourne and Brisbane making it easy enough for those that want to commute weekly to major cities for work if desired. The flexibility of having both lifestyle and access to other major cities is definitely a drawcard.
Coffs Harbour offers various shopping experiences, from boutiques to markets.
Coffs Harbour is renowned for its markets, including the Growers Markets, Jetty Markets, Twilight Markets and Uptown Markets, as well as the Car Markets, the Made with Love Markets, the Bollywood Markets and more.
Markets are also held in the towns of Glenreagh, Woolgoolga, Sawtell, Bellingen and Dorrigo. The Dorrigo Markets, on the first Saturday of the month, are known for arts, craft and fresh local produce. Bellingen Community Markets, on the third Saturday of the month, is one of the largest regional markets in Australia with 250 stalls, children’s activities, live music and camel rides.
Coffs Harbour has a variety of Early Childhood Facilities. It has 21 Primary and 9 Secondary Public, Private and Alternative Schools allowing you a range of opportunities in making the right choice for your children in their Education.
For the older ones the Specialist Education Facilities including Southern Cross University, TAFE Colleges, National Marine Science Centre and the Rural Medical School.
This is, unfortunately, one of the biggest fears people have when moving and that is the availability to find work. Coffs Harbour is typical of all coastal destinations and the struggle to find work is real. So if you are looking to move here, make sure you have work lined up or understand it may take time to find employment, have a strategy in place.
Major construction and infrastructure on the highways have brought more work and job opportunities to the area, but the main key industries in Coffs are primarily Health, Education, Tourism, Retail, Construction and Agriculture.
It has been recorded for the June 2018 quarter, that the unemployment rates were 7.71%.
If you value the importance of family time, then living in Coffs Harbour is an easy choice. The relaxed lifestyle being away from the hustle and bustle of a big city, the sense of community spirit mixed with its affordability is a great motivator. Being able to nip into a sizeable town for work and shopping also adds points.
For a coastal town – Coffs really does have it all, a great balance for working and living in amongst a natural environment.
