If you’re searching for day-trip inspiration, we’ve got a couple of suggestions. Situated 19 miles away, Coffs Harbour is worth jumping in the car for. Big Banana Fun Park, Park Beach Plaza and Dolphin Marine Magic alone make the drive out worthwhile. Locals will also likely point you toward South West Rocks, 30 miles away. If you only have time for one attraction here, let it be Smoky Cape Lighthouse. (But we’d also highly recommend Trial Bay Gaol and Arakoon National Park.)