Lorikeet Holiday Park

Leave direct from the site to access the spectacularly scenic Solitary Islands Coastal Walk, along rocky headlands, rich rainforest and postcard-worthy golden beaches on the Coffs coast. Like the rest of this chunk of coast, the Solitary Islands and the surrounding Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve are prime birdwatching spots; you should also see dolphins in the waves off the beaches and the truly eagle-eyed might also spy whales around the headland. More peaceful times await at Woolgoolga Lake 10 minutes' drive south, a serene place for canoeing, kayaking, swimming and fishing on and in its calm waters… or for lazing on the beach you can stroll over to at low tide. Heading north, drive for about 45 minutes to reach more world-famed coastal scenery at Yuraygir National Park between Coffs Harbour and Yamba, home to a full 48 beaches as well as hikes along the 40-kilometre Yuraygir coastal walk. To the south, the lively little city of Coffs Harbour has more beaches and – a must for a photo opp – the famed theme park of the Big Banana, one of Australia's first 'Big Things'.