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HOLIDAY SMILES ON THE COFFS COAST
The school holidays are here, and it's time for some serious fun! Kids can get out in the winter sunshine for outdoor fun or get creative in a hands-on workshop.
And grown-ups in the family can discover a world of possibilities - from cooking and mixology classes to thrilling experiences like skydiving and horseriding.
To really explore the heartbeat of the Coffs Coast, engage with Gumbaynggirr culture and enjoy extraordinary performances... and experience our people and places.
School Holiday Workshops & Events
Coffs Harbour & Grafton Steam Train Rides - The Picnic Train
Coffs Harbour Train Station: 7 - 11 July
For the first time in 8 years, a steam train will visit the Coffs Coast to run shuttles and day trips. Perfect for the whole family, choose from one of the short shuttles or choose one of the two special trips from Coffs Harbour to either Nambucca Heads or Grafton.
Creative Kids Arts Disco
Jetty Beach House : Friday 7 July
An exciting Friday night Kids Art Disco at Jetty Beach House! Kids aged 5-10 will enjoy dancing, games, face painting, and arts & crafts, while parents can have some drinks & quality time for themselves, with a delicious family dinner after the event.
Nightlife Wildlife at the Botanic Garden
Coffs Harbour: Friday 7 July
Join the volunteer guides of the garden for a magical evening to search for possums, gliders, bats, koalas... and other little critters whose eye shine in the dark! This 2km night walk follows paths through natural forests and planted gardens.
Growin' & Groovin'
Woolgoolga Community Garden: Sunday 9 July
A NAIDOC celebration event from the City of Coffs Harbour's Resilience and Recovery service. There'll be FREE workshops, giveaways and talks: learn skills for home and garden, get creative with clay and take home some free native plants! Live music, FREE food and kids' activities + fire trucks!
Robot Making Workshop
Toormina Library: Thursday 13 July
Gear up for fun as we invite you and your children to our exciting Children's Robot Making Workshop. Under Jodi’s expert guidance, budding inventors will learn the art of transforming everyday objects into marvellous robots.
Hands-On Workshops & Activities
Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre • Corindi Beach: Various dates
So many fun holiday activities, such as 'Play With Clay' and 'Tie Dye' to get creative with at Yarrawarra!
And something for the adults...
Critters Distillery Paint & Sip Session
Woolgoolga: Friday 7 July
Join Paint Your Town at Critters Distillery to experience a creative evening of paint and sip. An opportunity to get creative and paint your own Critters Distillery marine creature whilst enjoying cocktails.
Artisan Cheese & Cooking School - Burrata Butter & Bubbles
Emerald Beach: Friday 14 July
Burrata is a perfect blend of textures. The workshop runs for approximately 1 ½ hours with an extra half hour to relax and enjoy your bubbles and cheese.
Plenty of Adventure
For holiday thrill seekers, the Coffs Coast boasts plenty of wild and wonderful activities. It's no surprise that outdoor adventures top the list of things to do!
Here are some of t
- Beach Horse Riding with HWH Stables
- Jump out of a plane with Coffs Skydivers
- Stand Up Paddleboarding with Wajaana Yaam Adventures
- Fly through the trees with Treetop Adventures
- Go mountain biking on one of our Coffs Coast trails and tracks
- Kayaking on Boambee creek with C Change Adventures
- Swim with the whales with Jetty Dive
Don't miss these must-do events coming up later in the year...
- Woolgoolga Curryfest Beach St Woolgoolga Saturday 23 September
- By The C Park Beach Reserve Saturday 21 October
- Blues & Berries Festival Beach St Woolgoolga Sunday 5 November
Discover more Coffs Coast happenings on the What's On web page.
