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Coffs Harbour Tours
Coastal Adventure
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We are truly spoilt here on the Coffs Coast! With so many beaches, headlands, rivers & estuaries to choose from where do you begin? Luckily for you this is our backyard & we know a secret or two that will ensure you experience it the best way possible… Like a local! You will feel like you are on an adventure with close friends from the moment we pick you up from your accommodation until you are dropped back with a belly full of delicious food & memories to last a lifetime! *Morning tea & lunch provided. Pick up / drop off from accommodation.

Ages 5-85, max of 10 per group
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • We supply a healthy lunch catering for all dietary requirements
  • Morning tea is included a choice of homemade cake, teas, coffee & hot chocolate
  • We supply kayaks and stand up paddleboards and life jackets.
  • Entry/Admission - Bongil Bongil National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Emerald Beach


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Guests will be notified of exact pick up time the day before tour departs.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Coffs Harbour Airport, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales Australia
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Stroller accessible
        • Service animals allowed
        • Near public transportation
        • Infant seats available
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 42635P12

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 42635P12

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        • Waves to Wilderness Experiences
          161
          Australia
          Joined in September 2016
        • Nicm108
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing day out
          We had the most fabulous day out with Chelsea today. The walk through Dorrigo National Park was amazing. The landscape and waterfalls were truly beautiful. Chelsea was an amazing host, a wealth of information and a lovely infectious laugh. My mum is in her 70’s and managed the walk fine. Chelsea’s home made morning tea and lunch was scrumptious. Highly recommended for a brilliant day out.
          Written May 4, 2022
        • 505antoinetteg
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent experience
          We had a fantastic day today visited the rainforest and the falls at Dorrigo our tour guide Joe was very informative and knowledgeable about the area we highly recommend this tour with this company thanks again to Joe & his lovely partner who supplied the nice tasty food
          Written February 8, 2022
        • Sightseer44040775639
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Breathtaking nature
          Chelsea is a passionate and knowledgeable guide - it was a great day out amongst stunning nature. There was wonderful attention to detail complete with home cooked food and plenty of time to explore the rainforest and waterfalls. Would highly recommend!
          Written February 5, 2022
        • Kimbarca_1971
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Bestest day outing
          Joe was an amazing tour guide. He was so knowledgeable about the fauna during our Dorrigo rainforest walk. We didn’t feel pushed by time limit, we had our own pace. The food was healthy & fresh, homemade. Lots of laughter. Totally recommend the tour with Joe & Chelsea. Thanks kim barcellona ( Melbournian holidayer)
          Written January 18, 2022
        • joelbF8021LW
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A nice walk through the rain forest
          Had a really nice day today. The walk was not too hard which was good as we had our elderly mum with us. The food was home made and quite good and the wine tasting was a blast. Chelsea was a very nice host who knew her stuff.
          Written January 7, 2022
        • Journey53267182883
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Exceptional experience
          Joe was really accomodating. He had me picked up straight from my airbnb since transpo is difficult where i booked into and also took me back to my place after. Quite knowledgable and shares interesting stories. The chocolate brownie Chelsea prepared was exceptional and even the lunch. We visited a lot of falls and the best part is where we swam. I highly recommend the trip be prepared for easy/moderate hike its exciting. Then the wine testing is amazing youll taste some local wines you cant even buy elsewhere not even online. 5 out of 5!
          Written December 17, 2021
        • emmaWardVic
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A must do!!
          Amazing tour, Chelsea and Joe were the perfect guides and their local knowledge really enhanced the experience. A must do if in the area and the homemade food just goes to show the care and passion. Absolutely loved it!!
          Written November 23, 2021
        • richardmS4839RW
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic experience
          My Mum and I had a fantastic time over several days with Waves to Wilderness. I had several surf lessons with Joe (which were great fun and really well guided), and then we went on both the rainforest waterfall experience and the coastal adventure. Both had really beautiful sights, and Joe and Chelsea had really great knowledge about the areas, and their love of the region really shined through. The food was also definitely a highlight, with delicious homemade (by Chelsea) brownies and cake for morning tea and gourmet toasties and sandwiches for lunch. It was a real pleasure getting to know Joe and Chelsea and listening to their entertaining stories of previous travels. The tours and experiences are a must-do if you are in the area!
          Written June 11, 2021
        • 554shaune
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A must do!
          Great day had by myself and my wife. Some couples had cancelled so there was only the 2 of us. We suggested that Joe can the day as we didn’t want to inconvenience him but he insisted the day go ahead. So, a very personal tour we had. Had a great time and learnt plenty. The other hero is Joe’s partner Chelsea. We didn’t get to meet her but her home cooking is fantastic. Had home baked Banana cake for morning tea and home cooked Frittata for lunch as well as salads and cold meats. Highly recommend.
          Written May 30, 2021
        • Glenda D
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent day.
          This tour is run by a couple who are owner, operators. We found them to be very professional, and extremely friendly. The actual tour was great value. It included fantastic scenic locations, with very knowledgable commentary. The food provided was excellent . Fresh, homemade, and set out in beautiful settings. Adding to this, I accidently dropped my phone on the bus before being dropped off. I rang them and said I would be happy to come and get it, but they went out of their way to return it to our apartment.
          Written April 24, 2021
        • SuseAndo1
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Definitely worth doing & well worth it! We all loved it!
          We went on the rainforest tour and my husband, 13yr old son & I all loved it! Joe & Chelsea are very friendly & easy to chat to as well as very knowledgeable about the rainforest and the whole surrounding area. Our tour was slightly altered due to road closures and recent heavy rains & flooding however Joe managed to find a way around the closures & luckily we were still able to go. Unfortunately we weren’t able to swim in the waterfalls even though the weather was amazing due to the very heavy flows of the waterfalls but this just made them so much more spectacular!! We have some wonderful photos & great memories! Our son loved it & was very interested in the plants & trees in the rainforest & we loved that he got some education Plus exercise without even realising it! This is a day worth doing & is also well worth it! We loved Joe’s stories of his many travelling adventures and Chelsea’s morning tea & lunch were delicious!...Stuart only recently told me about the Brush Turkey taking Joe’s bread roll at lunch... I didn’t know about this because Joe was looking for us to come & have lunch. Sorry Joe. Lol Thanks for the great day & the laughs guys... we are all still talking about it & highly recommend it.
          Written April 4, 2021
        • Wozza08
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          You MUST do this. Don't ask questions, just do it !!!
          Joe and Chelsea are the coolest people to spend a day with. My wife and I took our teenage boys (16 and 13) and we all loved it. You just can't fault any part of it, from the morning tea + views (hardly comes close to describing it - and brilliantly catered for two fussy teenagers) to the incredible knowledge Joe and Chelsea shared whilst on our way to and in the rainforest. I haven't even mentioned the awesome/delicious lunch with the friendly local Pademelons (think Wallaby) and the "refreshing" swim behind the waterfall - both boys will remember it as a great experience for years to come.
          Written March 15, 2021
        • 599graemei
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          When in Coffs Harbour make sure to do this
          We were picked up by Chelsea and the whole time we loved the whole experience. Could not fault anything from the transport, the food, the stops and attractions and the local knowledge. Can not recommend highly enough.
          Written March 1, 2021
        • royleent
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Awesome Experience
          We had a wonderful day out with Chelsea and Joe. The rainforest is spectacular and the waterfalls are absolutely stunning. We were supplied the yummiest banana cake and fresh fruit for morning tea. We also sat and had a beautiful lunch all prepared fresh by Chelsea. It was delicious. We didn’t have the best weather to see the second waterfall but Chelsea and Joe went above and beyond to show us what they could and even suggested to stop in and treat our children to award winning gelato / ice cream at Bellingen. We not once felt rushed and they are both so knowledgeable about Coffs Harbour and surrounding townships. I learnt so much. This is an amazing experience and would highly recommend to others. Wonderful day out. Thankyou Chelsea and Joe ☺️☺️
          Written February 22, 2021
        • james02045
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A great day out
          Amazing trip with great host Chelsea and Joe. Chelsea prepared a beautiful food spread with morning tea and lunch if you are Gluten free there is lots of dishes for you The trip to the Danger waterfalls was exciting and we swam in the lagoon under the falls highly recommended
          Written February 7, 2021
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        Eurickane A
        4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2021 • Solo
        I loved the early morning kayak ride, Then the short wetlands walk was magical as well.
        I also enjoyed the animals and the whole scenery up in emerald Beach.
        Food was awesome and Joe was very knowledgeable about the places we went to, from history to changes and even local folklore.
        Hahaha
        He is fun to be with..
        Written April 22, 2021
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Woooo it was a great day out hey! Next time you will have to try the stand up paddle board! We hope to see you again soon!
        Written April 26, 2021
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Annette F
        Regents Park, Australia6 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2020 • Couples
        Kayaking, bush walking and a delightful morning tea and lunch all in the company of our lovely guide Chelsea. A true local who loves the region, her knowledge of the area was great. We shared beautiful scenery with our wildlife. Stingrays, turtles, cranes, finches, kites, black cockatoos and kangaroos were just some of the creatures we found on our adventure. We even discovered some native raspberries to nibble on! Chelsea was attentive to the needs and interests of our group which gave us a memorable day. I look forward to revisiting and discovering more of the region.
        Written October 23, 2020
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        Thanks so much! It's a great day out with plenty to see and Chelsea's cooking just makes it even better! We look forward to seeing you back here to experience more of this amazing region :)
        Written October 24, 2020
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Brian Monger
        Greater Sydney, Australia4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2021 • Family
        Awesome surfing lessons with Joe and Chelsea, they are passionate and cheerful, clearly enjoying passing on their skill and love of the surf. In just a couple of sessions our kids have progressed from absolute beginners to standing and riding, catching a wave on their own, and are starting to read the surf to pick the right wave and carve across the face. Patient, knowledgeable and full of energy. Would give six stars, Waves to Wilderness will not disappoint!
        Written December 15, 2021
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        Thanks so much! It was great to see you all again after a couple of years! Enjoy your stay and we look forward to seeing you again in the future :)
        Written December 20, 2021
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        Subhash M
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sep 2020 • Couples
        My wife and I had a great day out with Chelsea and Joe - we did the coastal adventure tour and had an awesome time - very professionally run with lots of activities and local info thrown - would definitely recommend adding this to your holiday plans! Next time we are in this part of NSW we will be doing one of their other tours given our experience with the Coastal Adventure.
        Written September 24, 2020
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        We are so happy to hear you had such a great time! We look forward to showing you more of our amazing region on your next visit! Happy travels :)
        Written September 25, 2020
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        karen e
        3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2019
        We had a fabulous Coastal Adventure today with Chelsea, of Waves to Wilderness Experiences. We explored the Urunga Wetlands where we saw many birds, including Magpie Geese. Then walked along the Urunga Boardwalk before stopping for home made cake and morning tea. Then went to Emerald Beach where we walked among groups of kangaroos grazing on the headland. Then went to Moonee Beach where we ate lunch under a shady tree overlooking the beach. Then went to the Sealy Lookout where we had a spectacular view over Coffs Harbour. We topped off an excellent day by buying avocados and bananas direct from a growers stall, before being dropped off at our resort. An excellent day with a driver who gave us a detailed comprehensive tour of the Coffs Harbour coastal areas.
        Written November 6, 2019
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        We are so lucky to have you on board again! We love showing you around our amazing region and thank you so much for choosing us! We hope to see you again one day, big smiles :)
        Written November 7, 2019
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
        *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

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