Visitor numbers to North Coast national parks are surging, with more than 6.8 million visits recorded last year.
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Posted inCoffs Harbour, Feature, Tourism
Coffs Harbour goes bananas at record-breaking moment
Hundreds formed a giant human banana at Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Beach to celebrate the region and boost a tourism campaign.
Posted inAwards, Ballina, Coffs Harbour, Tourism
Two North Coast centres face off for NSW’s Top Tourism Town
Which will you vote for in the contest for NSW’s Top Tourism Town? Coffs Harbour or Ballina?
Posted inMallanganee, Recreation, Tourism
Mallanganee Observatory opens, offering world-class views of sky and landscape
Mallanganee’s new observatory is now open, offering stunning views by day and breathtaking Milky Way stargazing by night.
Posted inTourism, Yamba
Imagine Yamba 2030 forum generates community buzz
The ‘Imagine Yamba 2030’ forum has gathered residents and business owners to discuss the town’s future, proposing ideas like a seafood festival and fishing competition to boost the local tourism economy.
Posted inBusiness, Frederickton, Good News, Tourism
The new collective changing-up the Old Cheese Factory
There’s a village vibe to the collective hub taking shape under new ownership at Frederickton’s Old Cheese Factory.
Posted inCoffs Harbour, Entertainment, Tourism
Retro rides and nitro nights in Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour will host a major weekend of motoring and adrenaline events from 13 to 15 March, featuring the Summer Beach Hop, Freestyle Kings LIVE, and the Australian Kart Championship across multiple local venues.
Posted inBallina Shire, Tourism
Free caravan safety workshops in Ballina
Ballina Shire Council will hold two free Caravan Safety Workshops for caravan owners next month. Read more here.
Posted inEntertainment, Parenting and kids, Port Macquarie, Tourism
ArtWalk 2026 to light up Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie’s flagship community event is set to return, with organisers promising a larger and more ambitious program for 2026.
Posted inBellingen Shire, Good News, Recreation, Tourism
Fishing festival takes over Mylestom
The quiet village of Mylestom was bustling last weekend with more than 800 fishers of all ages casting a line for the 29th annual Putt Bennett Family Fishing Festival.