Plenty of coastal homes offer knockout water views. But Barellen Beach House at Safety Beach, a 30-minute drive north of Coffs Harbour, goes one better: in addition to panoramic vistas it rests on a tranquil reef-protected bay that’s ideal for swimming. The magic of the property is in its coastal-meets-subcontinental styling, gourmet kitchen that seats at least 16 and outdoor firepit to gather around.

You’ll be hard-pressed to think of reasons to step outside Pacific Bay Resort thanks to the property’s relaxed Bayside Bar & Grill open for lunch and dinner, three swimming pools, golf course and day spa. But if your sense of adventure should take you further into the Coffs Coast, start with a morning dip in the sea or a brisk afternoon bushwalk before retreating back to this haven of light-filled rooms, family-sized apartments, suites and penthouses equipped with every mod con.

Golf enthusiasts will relish sleeping just metres from tee-off at Bonville Golf Resort, which lies at the foot of the Great Dividing Range and includes its own billabong-style pool. When you’ve finished practicing your swing and spotting sleepy koalas in the towering gum trees lining the fairways, the tranquil rainforest will prove equally enticing. Breakfast at Bonville Brasserie includes avocado, smoked tomato, poached eggs and homemade labneh on sourdough while lunch covers all bases, from toasted sandwiches to scotch fillet and chips. In the evening, upscale restaurant Flooded Gums offers elegant dishes, such as prawn spaghettini with saffron butter, and miso-glazed duck with puffed black rice.

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There’s tons to do at this family-friendly resort in the heart of Coffs Harbour. Club Wyndham Coffs Harbour has its own swimming pool and barbecue area, as well as access to Pacific Bay Resort Precinct (see Pacific Bay Resort, above) facilities including golf course, tennis courts, several pools, restaurant and day spa. It’s also mere minutes away from the region’s biggest attractions, including the Big Banana Fun Park and the Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. The apartment-style rooms give guests the flexibility of dining at your own home away from home.

Minimalist Koala Lane is made for lounging around the pool before turning a few steaks on the barbecue. Surrounded by bushland, this palatial five-bedroom home with its open-plan living, dining and kitchen area overlooking the pool is the ultimate getaway for family or friends. Go for a round at Bonville Golf Resort, just a two-minute drive away, before heading back for movie night in the fully equipped media room.

Sapphire Sands, a luxury four-bedroom, five-bathroom beachfront home is the perfect place for making memories. Kids will be enthralled by the property’s arcade games and infinity pool while adults will gravitate to the infrared sauna and thatched poolside gazebo. And everyone will want to grab the fishing rods and try their hand at catching dinner straight off the sand.

Sunny days by the pool and crashing waves to lull you to sleep are what family holidays are made of. Book your tickets to Coffs Harbour now.

The collection of cottages making up Friday Creek Retreat in the Coffs Harbour Hinterland is a nature lover’s dream. Borrow a bike to explore the 40-hectare property’s green pastures, freshwater streams and organic egg farm – there’s even an onsite vineyard a few pedals away. Bring your favourite toppings and fire up the alfresco pizza oven. Your hosts provide dough, pizza sauce and garden herbs so you can dine beside the landscaped pool.

The ultra-luxurious six-bedroom, seven-bathroom Tranquilo Beach House is flanked by the ocean on one side (including private beach access) and towering mountains on the other. Located a 25-minute drive north of Coffs Harbour, this vacation home is set up for leisure and relaxation. Onsite amenities include a saltwater pool, firepit, giant chessboard, sauna, jacuzzi and pizza oven. As the sun sets, local kangaroos may pay a visit to nibble at the property’s vast lawn.

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Pack your towel and head for this spacious holiday home located just 500 metres from the beach. Sleeping eight, Beached is situated in the pretty suburb of Sawtell, less than 20 minutes’ drive south of central Coffs Harbour. The list of feel-good activities includes spa days at Figtree Day Spa, six minutes away on foot, and walks up to the Bonville Headland or through the rainforest and coastline of Bongil Bongil National Park.

A 12-minute drive from Coffs Harbour, the subtropical forest surrounding two-bedroom Mount Browne Cottage is a sanctuary for birdlife, with at least 25 different species spotted on the property’s lush-green grounds. The house is loaded with charming details such as a shady verandah, stained glass windows, fireplace and a clawfoot bath.

From the beach to the bush, Coffs Harbour is the nature-packed escape you’ve been craving. Book your flights now.

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