When we choose a holiday destination we look for an area which not only has accessible accommodation but plenty of activities which will appeal to the whole family. Coffs Harbour delivered a variety of wheelchair accessible activities which kept our …
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COFFS HARBOUR BUTTERFLY HOUSE – ACCESSIBLE COFFS HARBOUR
Coffs Harbour Butterfly House was the first stop on our tour of the Coffs Harbour area. Although the Butterfly House is the main attraction, I knew our kids would especially love the maze. The Butterfly House offers visitors the opportunity to …
DOLPHIN MARINE MAGIC – ACCESSIBLE COFFS HARBOUR
We were recently walking on the beach and AJ stopped to point out a plastic shopping bag lying on the sand at the water's edge, saying, "Mum we should pick that up or it could end up killing a turtle, dolphin or bird." As much as I didn't fancy …
URUNGA WETLANDS BOARDWALK – ACCESSIBLE COFFS HARBOUR
While staying at North Coast Holiday Parks Urunga Heads, news was spreading that a new accessible walk had just been unveiled and was open to the public so of course we had to go and check it out. It was so new, locals were only just discovering it …
COFFS HARBOUR TRIKE TOURS – ACCESSIBLE COFFS HARBOUR
Donning a helmet for a trike ride isn’t something I often do but holidays provide unique opportunities which I revel in trying. We find these experiences connect our family and it’s wonderful to relax and enjoy each other’s company without the daily …
THE BIG BANANA – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ATTRACTION COFFS HARBOUR
You may think the Big Banana is simply a place to stop for a quick photo opportunity but on a recent visit to Coffs Harbour we found there's plenty to appeal to kids, and big kids at heart. When AJ was younger she had a book which listed all the …
NORTH COAST HOLIDAY PARK URUNGA HEADS – ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATION COFFS HARBOUR AREA
North Coast Holiday Parks Urunga Heads ticked all the boxes for our family’s recent relaxing accessible getaway. Aside from the fully accessible cabin making our stay easy, this holiday park is in a fabulous waterfront location. If you’re looking for …
URUNGA BOARDWALK – WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE WALK
Urunga may only be a 20 minute drive south of the well known coastal town of Coffs Harbour but after our recent experience we feel it's a hidden gem visitors to the region often miss. We were fortunate to be staying in the sleepy town and loved every …
DORRIGO NATIONAL PARK – TRAILRIDER AND WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
While staying at Urunga, we decided to exchange our thongs (flip flops) for walking boots and head to Dorrigo National Park, a one hour drive from Coffs Harbour. The chance to explore part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, …
COFFS HARBOUR – GUEST BLOG BY SUE
COFFS HARBOUR – WONDERFUL IN WINTER Let me introduce myself. I'm Sue, an Occupational Therapist but first and foremost a mum to 3 young children. I have a keen interest in access not only for those using wheelchairs or mobility aids, but also …
