Coffs Harbour offers an amazing diversity of accommodation, conference facilities, dining options, tours, attractions, natural highlights and specialist operators. Add to this the sub tropical climate and the flexibility to enjoy coastal activities one day and hinterland tours the next. Top it off with easy access by air, road and rail and the value for money that is difficult to find elsewhere, and you have the perfect venue for your next event or conference.
Coffs Harbour has the largest and busiest regional airport in NSW with over 75 flights per week with Virgin Blue, Qantaslink and Rex airlines – with connections from all capitals. Daily flights also operate from Brisbane and Newcastle. So whether it is a mid week or weekend meeting, Coffs Harbour is no more than an hour away from Sydney by air. The drive from the airport to most conference venues is only 15 minutes.
Leading attractions in Coffs Harbour are the natural assets – the Green, Gold and Blue. They include the World Heritage Rainforests of the Dorrigo National Park, 44 kilometres of unspoilt beaches from Scotts Head to Arrawarra and the diverse sea life of the Solitary Islands Marine Park, a playground for dolphins and migrating whales.
Dozens of adventure activities and sports are available, including wave and whitewater rafting, whale watching cruises, game fishing, scuba diving and snorkelling, Para sailing, go karting, quad bike and 4WD tours, jet skiing, surfing lessons, and sky diving. Also on offer are 10 excellent golf courses, including the renowned Bonville International Golf Resort, 10 minutes south of Coffs Harbour.
The region boasts 6,500 accommodation beds in a range of accommodation styles from five resorts in Coffs Harbour to boutique guesthouses, B&Bs, motels, apartments and cabins. With the range of conference venues on offer, meetings and conferences from 10 to 1000 people can be catered for. Local Government conferences successfully held in Coffs Harbour include the annual IT (Information Technology for Local Government) conferences, Waste Management, SoE, LGMA (IMM 2000) and LGA conferences.
Hosting a conference in Coffs Harbour has been made even easier for the organisers, with the forming of Coffs Coast Conferences. The Sydney based team make it simple for you to find the perfect venue for your next meeting, incentive, conference or event. This single point of contact offers a wealth of local knowledge and a strong network of high quality specialist suppliers, which will be of great assistance to you in planning a successful event – at no cost to you. Once you advise your requirements, Coffs Coast Conferences will assist you with rates and packages, availability, selection advice, venue inspections, and booking documentation.
For more information, phone Coffs Coast Conferences on (02) 9663 5111, email team@coffsconferences.com.au or visit www.coffscoast.com.au
