Big Banana district

Coffs Harbour, Australia

Home to the Big Banana Fun Park, 3 kilometres north of Coffs Harbour on the Pacific Highway.

Places in Big Banana district

Country 2 Coast Motor Inn bar/lounge A bar/lounge at the motor inn featuring a restaurant and outdoor pool.

Best time to visit: September to April, for the warmest weather to enjoy the Big Banana Fun Park's water slides and the town's beaches.
Getting around: The Big Banana sits on the Pacific Highway 3km north of the town centre, with the Coffs Harbour foreshore anchoring the seafood dining scene and Charlesworth Bay offering a resort-based alternative base.
Currency: Australian Dollar (A$)
Language: English. Aboriginal languages are spoken in some communities.
Timezone: AEST (UTC+10, UTC+11 in summer)
Current trends: The Big Banana continues to anchor Coffs Harbour's identity as Australia's original 'Big Thing,' with its water park, toboggan ride, and World of Bananas Theatre remaining a family-tourism staple, while the town's dining scene, from Jetty Beach House's modern Australian menu to Latitude 30's ocean-view seafood, reflects Coffs Harbour's growing reputation beyond its role as a coastal road-trip stop-off between Sydney and Brisbane.

Coffs Harbour foreshore — Home to delicious fresh seafood available around the foreshore, plus restaurants like Latitude 30.
Charlesworth Bay — Home to Charlesworth Bay Beach Resort, featuring a golf course, full-service spa, and 3 outdoor pools.