Backpacking Coffs Harbour, backpacker hostels, accommodation, tours and budget travel information

If you are planning to backpack Coffs Harbour, then this page provides information on what backpacker hostels and backpacker tours are available here. The page also provides a description of Coffs Harbour, information on how to get here and contact details of the local visitor information centre.

The city of Coffs Harbour has a population of around 58,000. It has a subtropical climate and is situated in a beautiful location where the surrounding mountains approach the sea. It is well known for the large banana growing areas that surround the city. It is also a mecca for those wanting to partake in some adrenalin activates; such as white-water rafting and kayaking in the Nymboida and Goolang Rivers and Bongil Bongil National Park, diving in the nationally recognised marine park of the Solitary Islands, four wheel driving through the surrounding magnificent countryside and surf rafting and sea kayaking at Diggers Beach. .	Main Beach, Coffs Harbour Courtesy Tourism New South Wales

Migrating whales passing by Coffs Harbour
Courtesy Tourism New South Wales

It is also a great place for surfing with some stunning beaches located right at the city edge. If you want some less strenuous activities, you could do some fishing, or you could try and do some whale spotting during their migrating months.

Nearby the city is the Bindarri National Park, here you will find spectacular waterfalls, rainforests and amazing views.

You could also discover the wonders of World Heritage listed rainforest areas including Dorrigo National Park. Here you will find great walking and birdwatching tracks which meander their way through lush sub-tropical rainforest and waterfalls. Picnic with the brush turkeys at The Glade or visit the Dorrigo Rainforest Centre or the Canopy Cafe.

White water rafting nearby Coffs Harbour
Courtesy Tourism New South Wales

Sandcastles Holiday Apartments 63 Ocean Pde Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450 Phone (02) 6652 6599		Barracuda Backpackers 19 Arthur St Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450 Phone (02) 6651 3514
Aussitel Backpackers 312 High St Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450 Phone (02) 6651 1871		Plantation Hotel 88 Grafton St Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450 Phone (02) 6652 3855
Coffs Harbour YHA Hostel 51 Collingwood St Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450 Phone (02) 6652 6462		Hoey Moey Backpackers Ocean Pde Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450 Phone (02) 6651 7966


Wildwater Adventures Specialising in white water rafting tours 754 Pacific Hwy Boambee South, NSW 2450 Phone (02) 6653 3500		Skydive Coffs Harbour Specialising in skydiving Coffs Harbour Phone (02) 6651 1167
Liquid Assets Adventure Tours 328 Harbour Dve Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450 Phone (02) 6658 0850		The Extreme Team Training Centre Lot 75-76 Coramba Rd Karangi , NSW 2450 Phone (02) 6653 8862
Coffs Harbour 4WD Mountain Trails 227 Middle Boambee Road Boambee , NSW 2450 Phone (02) 6658 3333		Jetty Dive Centre 398 Harbour Dve Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450 Phone (02) 6651 1611
Solitary Island Dive Adventures Coffs Harbour International Marina Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450 Phone (02) 6651 2401		East Coast Surf School 126a Gaudron St Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450 Phone (02) 6651 5515