10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Coffs Harbour That You Shouldn't Miss

Family owned and operated. Hands on, informative and fun home cheesemaking workshops in Coffs Harbour. Come and learn the art of Home Cheesemaking at our fun, hands on workshops. We guarantee you will be able to make delicious cheeses at home without preservatives and additives. The cheese deli is a selection of over 300 cheeses we rotate from all over the world, we're constantly seeking out delicious, unusual and different products for you to try. All conveniently located in the Big Banana, just off the highway in Coffs Harbour. Open 354 days a year (closed Christmas Day). OPEN 10am-3pm on public holidays.

The PlayHouse is an all-weather bright open place for creating fun for children from walking to 12 years of age. While the kids play you can enjoy delicious Artisti coffee, catch up with friends or enjoy our free wifi. We have a HUGE adventure playground, dedicated toddler space, a chillout zone with lots of activities suitable for children with special needs, BEAM life-size interactive games. Pricing is simple: Walking-4 yrs: $7 5-12yrs: $9

The National Cartoon Gallery @ The Bunker Coffs Harbour is Australia's only dedicated cartoon gallery. It is housed in a genuine World War II underground bunker which was constructed in 1943 as a communications facility for the R.A.A.F. Today it is a quirky exhibition space with regularly changing exhibitions of funny and insightful cartoons from Australian and International cartoonists. The Bunker is also the home of the Annual Rotary Cartoon Awards and holds a collection of more than 24,000 cartoons, one of the largest collections of its type in world. In the past month a brand new gallery has been added above the old bunker so there are now two galleries for the visitor to spend time viewing from the fantastic collection held by the gallery. We also now have a beautiful café that is open during the gallery opening hours - 10am to 4pm - every day but Good Friday and Christmas Day.

Wholesale production of carob, chocolate, honeycomb and brittle confectionery products. Public viewing of production is free so are the tastings. A full retail shop to buy at factory prices & mail order is available. Tea/coffee is available and a colouring-in table for the little ones. Group tours are available for free but bookings are essential as we already have pre-booked tours throughout the year, so email or phone call will prevent double booking. Our grounds are park-like and suitable for picnics. Public toilets - change table.

The Solitary Islands Aquarium, located at Southern Cross University's National Marine Science Centre, serves as an important community asset helping to bring an awareness and appreciation for our marine environment through education and science. Our facility is focused on regional species, resource management and conservation. The aquarium provides an intimate experience for visitors to learn about and to interact with marine life of the Coffs Coast through our series of aquariums, presentations, and visual displays.

Situated in the Bayside Spa Centre - overlooking the lush tropical gardens of Pacific Bay Resort in Coffs Harbour - you will find Tranquility Beauty & Massage Retreat. Open 7 days, we provide Beauty, Massage & Body treatments to both the public and in-house guests. We offer couples and group pamper packages and can arrange gift vouchers over the phone. We dare you to step inside Tranquility - let the aroma of burning lemongrass drift you away - wander down the hallway past our 10 treatment rooms to the spa, sauna & floatation tank with relaxation music playing in the background....ahhh!! Do you get the picture?

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries...Deluxe Gift Boxes of Belgian Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Gorgeous Chocolate Bouquets, Single Wicked Berries, Chocolate Dipped Fruit, Cupcakes and Cakes.Visit our decadent shop or order online anytime 24/7

For over 60 years, the Plantation Hotel has been proud to serve the local community. A diverse hotel with bistro, sports and lounge bar as well as a dedicated function and events room at the rear, the Plantation Hotel can cater to all needs. The Plantation Bar & Grill operates 7 days a week for Lunch & Dinner. Our bistro is a Family Friendly venue with something for everyone, both young and old. The Plantation Bar and Grill offers an extensive choice and variety of meal options. Our fully equipped sports bar with full TAB & Keno facilities, 3 pool tables and 4 sports screens including a mega screen for the die hard sports fans. The Lounge bar is a casual, comfortable open space with a modern sub tropical feel and large expanding windows opening up onto the street creating an al fresco ambience. Come the winter months the fire place is roaring which makes for a cosy little nook to enjoy a pre-dinner glass of red or white. Our dedicated functions team is committed to providing a unique and memorable experience for all of your special occasions. With a fully equipped bar, endless audio-visual capabilites and an extensive selection for catering, we pride ourselves on creating functions that are tailor-made and professionally run by a friendly team.