Coffs Harbour

Don’t be put off by the bright orange exterior. This capacious brick house has homey dorms and a shady courtyard...kayaks, canoes and snorkelling gear are free to borrow. — Lonely Planet

This holiday park is massive but has an ideal location at the beach. Kids are well catered for with a shaded jumping pillow and an action-packed pool featuring slides and fountains. — Lonely Planet

These large, modern, self-contained apartments are in one of the best locations in town, close to shops, restaurants and the beach. Two- and three-night stays attract a discount. — Lonely Planet

Holiday-apartment agent in Coffs. — Lonely Planet

Five minutes' drive north of Coffs Harbour's busy city center is this small resort with just 16 self-contained 1- to 3-bedroom apartments, some with hot tubs, spread out among tropical gardens. — Fodor's

Towering palms and a lush garden give this cheerful motel a leg-up. — Lonely Planet

Teak furniture and antiques collected from Indonesia and the South Pacific fill the accommodations at this resort, which sits amid palms, frangipani, and hibiscus. — Fodor's