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Coffs Harbour sits roughly midway on the Pacific Highway between Sydney and Brisbane, and works well either as a proper multi-day beach stop or a comfortable overnight break on a longer East Coast run. This page covers Coffs Harbour in detail; for the wider East Coast route, see the Campervan Hire Australia guide. See the New South Wales overview for the wider region.
Coffs Harbour Campervan, Motorhome and RV Hire
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What’s around Coffs Harbour
The Big Banana and Coffs Harbour’s banana-growing hinterland are the town’s best-known landmark.
Muttonbird Island and the Coffs jetty give an easy waterfront walk right in town.
Sapphire Beach and Diggers Beach, north of the CBD, are quieter surf beaches than the main strip.
Dorrigo National Park, about 45 minutes inland, has rainforest walks and the Dorrigo Skywalk lookout.
Best road trips from Coffs Harbour
Dorrigo Plateau and the Waterfall Way
About 45 minutes to Dorrigo, 1–2 days. Rainforest walks, the Dorrigo Skywalk and a string of waterfalls on the drive up from the coast.
Bellingen
About 30 minutes south, a half-day or overnight. A small arts-and-cafe town on the Bellinger River, an easy detour off the highway.
South to Nambucca Heads and beyond
About 30–40 minutes south, 1 day. Quieter beaches and the V-Wall breakwater lookout, a lower-key alternative to Coffs’ main strip.
Where to stay overnight around Coffs Harbour
- BIG4 Park Beach Holiday Park — family-friendly, on Coffs’ main surf beach with a resort-style pool.
- Sapphire Beach Holiday Park — 6km north, near nature reserves and the beach.
Best time to visit
Mild year-round. Book well ahead for summer, Easter and long weekends — Coffs Harbour is one of the most heavily booked stretches of the NSW coast in peak season.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Coffs Harbour?
The same nightly ranges apply as the rest of Australia — see the cost breakdown on the main Australia page.
Is Coffs Harbour a good midpoint on a Sydney-Brisbane run?
Yes, it sits roughly halfway and is a natural place to break the drive for a night or two.
Is Dorrigo National Park worth the detour?
Yes — the rainforest and Skywalk lookout are about 45 minutes inland and a genuinely different landscape from the coast.
Do I need to book far ahead?
Yes, especially over summer, Easter and long weekends — this is one of the busiest parts of the NSW coast.
Can I combine Coffs Harbour with Port Macquarie?
Yes, they’re about 1.5 to 2 hours apart and work well as a single coastal loop.
Is Bellingen worth a stop?
Yes, if you like small-town cafes and galleries — it’s a short detour off the highway and pairs naturally with a Dorrigo day trip.
Is a campervan the same as a motorhome or RV?
Yes — “campervan”, “motorhome” and “RV” describe the same type of vehicle on this site. Different countries and hire companies favour different terms, but they’re searchable interchangeably here.
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