Racing on the Coffs Coast

FIA World Rally racing teams are in Coffs Harbour now and getting ready for three days of championship-deciding action.

Along with the teams and supporters comes the huge contingent of international media, broadcasting the closest WRC final round in over a decade, to more than 55 million viewers across the world. That’s Coffs Coast streaming into millions of homes around the globe! Give a friendly welcome to the rally teams and spectators… and get out and about to enjoy the action!

Connecting the food industry

Don’t miss FoodCon 2018, the annual agri-food industry event organised by Coffs Harbour City Council on Monday November 26.  From ‘paddock to plate’ FoodCon is a day of inspiration, networking with local foodies, and discovering great local food!

Special guest speakers include:

- Chef turned farmer and sustainable food advocate, Paul West from SBS TV’s River Cottage Australia

- Regional food tourism strategist and agrifood thought leader, Rose Wright

- Airlie Trescowthick, innovator and founder of national web platform, Farm Table.

ENTRY is FREE for those involved in any part of the agri-food industry – more info at www.foodcon.com.au

Tourism Industry Christmas gathering

Champions Breakfast

The last gathering for the year for the Coffs Coast Champions was held Wednesday, 7 November at The Old Butter Factory in Bellingen. We had some informative guest speakers showcasing the area and sharing their business success stories:

- Annalise from Coffs Coast Scenic Tours gave us an insight on the many interesting places they take visitors on their Bellingen/Dorrigo, Coffs/Sawtell/ Urunga and Northern Beaches tours.

- Josh from Synchronicity Farm shared his vision of offering an immersive food experience that connects people to food values that are meaningful and enduring.

- Yvonne from Lilypad Cabins shared the story of her move from the big city to setting up a business in the unique setting of the Bellinger Valley.

- Rebecca from Urunga Riverside Resort spoke about their award winning facilities and exciting future additions to come.

We encourage tourism operators to share news and details about their products at the Champion’s breakfast events so everyone attending has a better understanding of their business and can share this information with visitors to the region. Keep an eye out for an invitation to the next event in early 2019.

SWIFF Toolkit

Screenwave International Film Festival (SWIFF) – Australia’s largest regional feature film festival – will be taking place during 10-25 January, 2019 in venues across Coffs Harbour.

SWIFF organisers have compiled a “Toolkit” to help accommodation operators secure early bookings ahead of the event by promoting the event to their customers and potential customers. It’s a great initiative that
gives visitors another reason to come to the Coffs Coast. 

EPIC stadium update

The Building an EPIC Stadium for the Future project is progressing at pace with the two new southern and northern grandstands and The Hub due to open in early 2019.

Coffs Coast events coming up     

15-18 November:  Kennards Hire Rally Australia

23-25 November:  Dorrigo Agricultural Show 

24 November:   Mercedes- Benz Coffs Coast Jetty Food & Wine Festival 

7-9 December:   National Senior Oztag                                

CLICK HERE  to download a calendar of major events to December 2019