Grasshopper Travel Australia

Beach to Bush Buggy Tours

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

About Beach to Bush Buggy Tours - Rides can take up to 3 persons. Minimum of 2 persons for all rides and tours. Young children welcome. Rides and Tours leave from Left of Roundabout on Marina Drive, Jetty Foreshores. Gift certificates available for Birthdays or Special Occasions. Customer Safety Features include - Booster seat available. Full Lap-sash Seat Belts fitted. No Helmets required. Full Roll Cage....

Coffs Jetty Stand Up Paddle

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

After visiting our son on the Gold Coast and having the opportunity to experience Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Boarding we came home with a vision that this sport would suit the beautiful Coffs Harbour waterways. We chose Coffs Harbour Jetty (south of the pier) as it is the safest beach for you to enjoy the newest water activity that can suit any age or level of experience. With our equipment at the water edge it gives our hirer easy access – no more lugging equipment with you. SUP is another great w...

The Village Cafe

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

The Village Cafe in Port Macquarie can seat up to 80 (up to 100 for finger-food only) and can be privately booked with 50 or more people. Home Delivery & Takeaway available 6pm to 9pm Wednesday to Saturday Closed Monday & Tuesday. Group/function bookings welcome outside normal trading hours - see staff or call for details....

Port Venture Cruises – Whale Watching

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

Port Venture Cruises the River Princess offers the most popular River Cruises and dolphin watching in Port Macquarie. Port Ventures River Princess has 3 different viewing levels. On board facilities include clean restrooms and wheelchair access is available. Port Venture offer Port Macquarie Cruises for Dolphin Watching, Lunch Cruises, Sunset Cruises, Eco History cruises and can cater for private functions or day tours....

Diggers Tavern

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

Diggers Tavern is a family owned business, we offer affordable meals and accommodation to families and groups of all sizes. Conveniently located in Hyde street Bellingen, adjacent to the Memorial Hall and opposite the Bellingen Shire Council and gardens. Easy walking distance to the variety of boutique gift shops, colourful markets and riverside activities that make Bellingen one of the most popular destinations on the Mid North Coast of NSW. Originally the Bellingen RSL Club, Diggers Taver...

Dolphin Marine Magic - Pet Porpoise Pool

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

Dolphin Marine Magic is the only zoological park in New South Wales exhibiting dolphins and the two daily presentations are the Coffs Coast region's star attraction. Through the fun and educational 'hands-on' experience we offer with our animals, Dolphin Marine Magic hopes to inspire life changing habits within our guests which will make a real and measurable difference in the conservation of the marine environment. We are the home to dozens of animals, more notably our Indo-Pacific Bottlenose D...

Plantation Hotel Accommodation

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

The Plantation Backpackers is purpose built for the budget traveler seeking fun in the sun. The complex includes a licensed bar, restaurant/bistro, live entertainment venue open 7 nights a week until late and the town’s top nightclub. Affordable and comfortable, we are right in the heart of the city just 300 metres from the bus stop with a wide variety of shops, cafes and restaurant to suit all tastes. Coffs Harbour is situated half way between Sydney and Brisbane. It's located on Australia's ...

Plantation Hotel Dining

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

The Plantation Hotel has a fully equipped sports bar with full TAB & Keno facilities, pool table, 4 sports screens including mega a screen for the die hard punters. We offer large TAB Sportsbet screens with Trackside screens, Large TAB Racing Screens and small TAB screens. Every Friday and Saturday night our Back Room opens up as a night club with a capacity of 500 people with the sliding doors closed. Once the doors are open we have the capacity for 1000. The Back Room is the heartbeat and ...

Timeout Adventures on Segways

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

It takes only moments to learn but forever to get the smile off your face! Riding a Segway is quite simply amazing; it feels like nothing you've experienced - because there's never been anything like it. This is fun, excitement and adventure wrapped up in one fantastic experience! On this 60 minute Segway All-Terrain Adventure tour experience you will travel around the magnificent grounds of the Novotel Pacific Bay Resort and golf course, travel through a tunnel under the Pacific Highway before ...

The Rustic Table

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

Welcome to the Rustic Table Woolgoolga. We love modern Mediterranean cuisine and would love to share our passion for food with you. We take traditional methods, break them and infuse them back together with a rustic twist. We take pride in or unique style of Mediterranean fusion cuisine from Greek, Italian, Moroccan, Spanish & Lebanese just to name a few. Joe and his kitchen team aim to use as much fresh local produce as possible including Joes signiture dish "GOAT" from Dorri...

Extreme Velocity

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

Experience the extreme thrill of skydiving without having to jump out of a plane! The coolest extreme sport is now available right here in Port Macquarie on NSW's Mid-North Coast. Australia now has its very own Extreme Velocity Wind Tunnel designed and built to exacting aeronautical specifications. In the very first outdoor Vertical Wind Tunnel in Australia you can now experience the exhilaration of free falling with a rush of air traveling at over 200km/h, levitating you into a mind...

The Hoey Moey

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

Hoey Moey – the only motel and hostel in Coffs Harbour with direct beach access! It’s a great stopover point for anybody travelling the East Coast. The Hoey Moey Backpackers is a great stopover point for backpackers travelling the east coast. We offer great value meals everyday for lunch and dinner. All rooms with ensuite bathroom, TV, fridge free WiFi and all linen included. We have an on-site restaurant, bar and beer garden with live music most days. We also offer free body board...

Liquid Assets Adventure Tours – White Water Rafting

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

Liquid Assets Adventure Company offers tours in Sea Kayaking, Surf Rafting, White-water Rafting and Surf Lessons. Operating out of one of N.S.W.'s most beautiful towns, Coffs Harbour. We use only the highest quality equipment and the friendliest, most professional guides to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all our passengers. The rapids of the scenic Goolang might not give heart palpitations to the serious adrenaline junkie, but our 2 person sports rafts offer plenty of thrills a...

Bonny Hills Holiday Park

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

Perched atop a headland, the North Coast Holiday Parks Bonny Hills offers breathtaking views. You will literally feel on top of the world as you take in the dazzling white sands of Rainbow Beach below and the glittering blue water of the mighty Pacific Ocean as it stretches away to the horizon. Situated mid-way between cosmopolitan Port Macquarie, with its eclectic range of shops, cafes and restaurants, and the tranquil waterways of pretty Camden Haven, Bonny Hills offers some of the best surfin...

Port Jet - Jet Boat

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

Wild Thing is a purpose built vessel, designed and built to be the strongest, fastest and most thrilling vessel of its kind! Wild Thing is versatile and not only is it designed for the river but for the ocean as well. The deep V in the bow enables Wild Thing to cut the chop on the river and waves at sea. With it's large flat section, Wild Thing is able to do 360 degree spins, power brake slides, fish tails and lots more. What are you waiting for? Take one of our thrill rides today. Wild Thing is...

Mid North Coast Paint Ball

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

We pride ourselves in providing a fantastic days entertainment for all of our players with a focus on fun but with procedures in place to provide a safe day. Our perfect safety record is testament to this. We currently operate Australia's best bush fields in Port Macquarie and Old Bar. We only use the best equipment and ladies are provided with chest and back protectors. Paintball is a safe and fun activity for all ages and our experienced and helpful staff will ensure you have a great day. You�...

Aussitel Backpackers

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

Aussitel Backpackers in Coffs Harbour is a purpose-built hostel with fabulous large communal areas, swimming pool, hammocks and sun-loungers and excellent kitchen and laundry facilities. We have a massive range of FREE ACTIVITIES to ensure your stay at Aussitel backpacker accommodation in Coffs Harbour is action packed! You can take our FREE surf kayaks down to the beach, use the FREE canoes to explore the beautiful Coffs Creek and then have fun with our bikes, FREE stand-up paddle boards, FREE ...

Bellingen YHA Backpackers

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

You may have travelled throughout Australia and many other parts of the world, but the Bellingen YHA offers you a travel accommodation experience like no other. Picture this; you’ve woken up to bird calls and a clear morning. Although it’s warm, a mist hangs in the mountains in the distance. You head out for great coffee and a bite to eat at any one of a number of nearby cafes. You read the paper, write a postcard, take in the view and relax. You spend your afternoon gently paddling the Bell...

Elite1 Paintball

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

Elite 1 Paintball is the newest paintball field on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. We are located approximately 10 minutes or 10km South of Coffs Harbour at 44 Strouds Road Bonville, which is just off the old Pacific Highway near the Coffs Harbour Butterfly House. Elite 1 Paintball is perfectly located for one of the fastest growing recreational activity and sports with immediate access to both North and South bound traffic off the Pacific Highway. We have three different fields for our ...

Valery Trails & Horse Riding Centre

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

Valery Trails is a long established Horse Riding Centre on the Mid North Coast of NSW just a short drive south of Coffs Harbour. Our horses have been vaccinated against the Hendra Virus. Situated on the edge of the Bongil Bongil National Park we offer a rainforest experience from horseback. We guide 1 and 2 hour trail rides for all levels of ability and age. See our list of horse rides, classes and events here. If pre-arranged groups of 5 or more may be undertaken. Our 60 well disciplined horses...

Port Jet On Jet Ski Hire

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

Ever ridden a Jet ski? Want to give it a try? We'll show you how to ride one and then it's all yours in our huge 9 hectares of water park (largest in NSW). This is the ultimate Jet Ski experience right here in Port Macquarie! No licence required so anyone can have a go. If you crave fun and pure adrenaline you've come to the right place in the largest and fastest jet ski hire...a huge 9 hectares. Go as fast as you want!...

Arrawarra Beach Holiday Park

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

Arrawarra Beach Holiday Park is nestled on a wide golden beach off the Solitary Islands Marine Park with fabulous fishing, great surfing, prolific wildlife, peace and tranquility, just north of Coffs Harbour on the New South Wales North Coast. Choose from a wide range of accommodation including luxury villas, cabins, powered and unpowered sites. Arrawarra Beach Holiday Park has a wide range of accommodation choices to suit every taste and budget. Arrawarra Holiday Park has all the necessary faci...

Mojo Surf Australia – SPOT X Surf Camp

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

Spot X Surf is nestled right along the east coast. It's what we like to call 'ultimate beachfront' since you can see the ocean from pretty much every one of our accommodation options and it might take you 1 minute to walk to the beach if you're a slow walker. It's the perfect place to learn to surf, chillout, make new friends, hang by the campfire and explore the beautiful surrounds where you'll see kangaroos, whales, dolphins and maybe even find some cool rock pools to swim in....

Scotts Head Holiday Park

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

If you’re after a relaxed holiday, if you like to be close to nature, then North Coast Holiday Parks Scotts Head is the place for you. Beautiful Forster Beach (Main Beach) with its spectacular headland is only a minute’s stroll away providing easy access to swimming, surfing and fishing. If you enjoy walking there are paths over the headland where magnificent coastal views can be savoured plus you can walk 11km along the beach between Scotts Head and Nambucca. The village atmosphere of Scott...

Bellingen Canoe Adventure

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

We offer several types of guided tours for you to enjoy. There are half-day tours, full-day tours, sunset or full moon tours. We can even tailor a tour to suit your needs. Our guides are fun, experienced and wildlife enthusiasts that ensure that you have a safe and memorable paddling experience. Our extensive experience and attention to safety ensures you a trouble-free and enjoyable adventure experience. Come and see what the fuss is about and why Bellingen Canoe Adventures are so popular! Pr...

Moonee Beach Holiday Park

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

Dip your toes into the calm swimming waters and rock pools or take advantage of the low tide for direct access to Moonee Beach. Located on the tranquil waters of Moonee Creek and adjoining Moonee Beach Reserve and Green Bluff headland there is so much to see and do at North Coast Holiday Parks Moonee Beach. For the parents there is swimming, fishing, boating or bushwalking and the kids can be entertained during the school holidays with fabulous activities such as painting, movies, face painting,...

Big Banana

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

The Big Banana now boasts The Banana Slip Water Park (Australia's first 3 story high inflatable waterslide – the biggest in the world), Ice Skating Rink, Wild Toboggan Ride, Going Bananas Cafe, Gift and Souvenir shop, Candy Kitchen, Sunset Lakes Nursery, “The World of Bananas" multimedia theatre experience, plantation and packing shed tour and in September 2013 a state-of-the-art Laser Tag arena! Located just north of Coffs Harbour on the Pacific Highway, 530 kilometres north of Sydney and 3...

Heritage Hotel Motel Dorrigo

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

The warmest of welcomes awaits you at Heritage Hotel Motel Dorrigo. Built in 1925 by Michael Feros, this grand hotel is heritage listed and is still owned by the Feros family. It is a classic example of Australian hotel architecture of the 1920s. Heritage features include the soaring parapet, wrought iron verandah, 1925 tiles, and lead light fan lights above the external doors. Internal features include a lead light canopy over the main bar, stained timber ceilings, picture rails, skirting board...

Sundowner Breakwall Tourist Park

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

Sundowner Breakwall Tourist Park, Port Macquarie is a beautifully landscaped waterfront property that ensures a relaxing and enjoyable holiday experience. Just 2 minutes walk from the heart of a thriving tourist town and a 2 minute walk from patrolled beaches; it is your ideal escape. Sundowner Breakwall Tourist Park, Port Macquarie boasts accommodation levels to suit all, including pristine and spacious camping sites and Facilties. Holiday accommodation packages are also available. Sundowner is...

Cruise Adventures Sports Boat

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

Come for a ride on Gemini (blue supercharged RIB) or Apollo 2 (our red Naiad RIB) to enjoy a whole new personal whale watching experience. These boats are powered by quiet clean 4-stroke outboards. Whales sense the difference and often come over to play with us (see photos below). We operate whale watching tours non-stop from May to November and have logged up 9000+ trips. Port Macquarie Cruise Adventures operates 4 cruise boats across a broad range of water activities, including river & oce...

Cruise Adventures Fishing Charters

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

Port Macquarie Cruise Adventures has conducted fishing charters for over 7 years. Our Charter Boat Licence (13188) is for 22 people fishing in the river and 14 at sea. Discovery is a 4 metre wide 48 passenger catamaran. River fishing goes on demand. Coastal reef fishing is 3.5 hours or 4.5 hours all inclusive, departing before sunrise each morning subject to minimum numbers and weather. Why are we diffenent? Discovery is the only charter boat in the area with a full walk-around fishing deck with...

Café in the Valley & Guest House

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

Ulong General Store and Cafe In the Valley sits atop the beautiful Eastern Dorrigo Plateau and the Great Dividing Range, just a short 40 minute drive West from Coffs Harbour. Carol and Steve Cleary the owners strive to make your dining experience and visit to Ulong one to remember. Sit amongst the newly renovated court yard and gaze into the breath taking scenery while enjoying a cappuccino or their famous burgers or mountain melts. If you prefer some retail therapy, their General store is thriv...

Nambucca Ski And Wake Sports

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

We’re so excited about launching our new business venture and look forward to sharing this exhilarating water sport experience with both locals and holiday makers. Water Skiing, wake boarding and tube riding on the Nambucca River’s beautiful, natural waterways near Macksville NSW just can’t be beaten! We cater for learners through to the more experienced water skier or wake boarder. Everyone will have fun on the water! Tube rides can be as mild or wild as you like and our experienced opera...

White Albatross Holiday Park

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

Welcome to White Albatross Caravan & Holiday Park Nambucca Heads, Gold Award for best 4 ½ Star Park in Australia. High quality waterfront vacation accommodation awaits you at White Albatross Holiday Park and caravan park in Nambucca Heads NSW. This is a particularly pretty resort in one of Australia's most desirable coastal destinations. What a fabulous holiday waterfront location! You can swim or fish in our lagoon, the Nambucca River or the Pacific Ocean. They're all just a few steps fr...

V Wall Tavern

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

Beautiful food with stunning sunsets everyday. Located directly in front of the beach at Nambucca Heads, come and enjoy an ice cold beer before dinner with a cool sea breeze and beatiful views....

Ozzie Pozzie YHA Backpackers

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

Located halfway between Sydney & Byron Bay, Port Macquarie YHA is more like a resort than a hostel. Relax in the poolside cabana, swim, or snooze in a hammock under palm trees. Make new friends with a BBQ in our cosy courtyard, enjoy loads of entertainment in the games or TV/movie room, and hang out with our pet parrot Cheeky. Town, shops, riverside cafes and bars are 5 minutes walk away. This hostel is not recommended as suitable for children under 12 from December to April....

The Hoey Moey Beachside Bistro

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

The Hoey Moey Beachside Bistro has been newly refurbished and offers a magnificant venue for all occations. Come in for dinner, just a few drinks, party the night away, or let us host your next function. A great bistro and function venue right on the beach at Coffs Harbour...life doesn't get much better!!...

Timbertown Resort and Motel

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

Timbertown Resort and Motel has everything you need for a perfect getaway for you and your family. Choose from our executive rooms, motel suites or self contained cabins. All rooms have air-conditioning, flat screened televisions, fresh linen, wifi access, tea and coffee making facilities, and some rooms even have a spa. Facilities include a tennis court, swimming pool, and outdoor seating. Please feel free to make an online booking, or contact us for more information. Accommodation, dining and ...

Port Macquarie Camel Safaris

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

We invite you to enjoy a unique and fun filled experience on Port Macquarie’s most beautiful southerly beach. You will be warmly greeted and looked after by our friendly and experienced cameleers. Hop aboard one of Australia’s own camels and be delighted with stories, amazing facts and history of this incredible ‘ ship of the desert’. Dolphins are frequently seen dancing the waves and whales are commonly seen migrating during the whale season. Where else could you experience a sight like...

Foreshore Holiday Park

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

Fine holiday or overnight accommodation is yours for the asking just 500 metres off the Pacific Highway in Nambucca Heads. Fantastic water views and great amenities are matched by a perfect location close to everything any traveller or holiday maker could possibly need. Leave stress, cares and woes at home and get ready for an idyllic Nambucca Heads camping holiday. Head for the highly regarded Foreshore Caravan Park right beside the ultra clear and picturesque Nambucca River. Many campsites hav...

Port Jet On Thrill Rides

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

If you have a need for speed, then step aboard Wave Rider - Port Macquarie's latest tourist attraction and the fastest commercial boat in New South Wales. Hold on for the ride of your life as you find yourself roaring along the coastline at over 100km/h in large, comfortable seats with easy-use seatbelts! If you're not an adventurer, then check out our Eco Adventure ride - 90 minutes of adventure at a slower pace. Wave Rider is mind blowing with her second-to-none comfort, state of the art techn...

Running Wild Adventures

The East Coast - Mid North Coast

You don’t have to be superfit to come on our tours. We cater to a range of riders from those who want to have a leisurely ride down Waterfall Way enjoying the rainforest and waterfall views to those who want more of a thrill. All that is required is that you are able to ride a bike and be at least 16 years of age....

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