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Coffs Harbour in New South Wales, is located 500 kilometres north of Sydney and 400kms south of Brisbane. The region boasts a contrasting landscapes, from fruit and banana plantations in the hills to 3 main beaches close to the CBD of Coffs Harbour. The natural beauty of the region makes for a great backpacking destination with many activities such as surfing, golfing and fishing. 40 km North of Coffs Harbour at Corindi lies one of the largest Blueberry plantations in the Southern Hemisphere, and employs alot of seasonal workers.
Coffs Harbour has a regional airport. Airlines operate regular flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Newcastle. The drive from Sydney to Coffs Harbour is 6hours, Brisbane to Coffs Harbour is a 5hr drive. Countrylink runs two rail services daily from Sydney and Brisbane to Coffs Harbour. Most bus companies have regular services to Coffs Harbour.
Fruit Crops
February to March - lychees
April to September - macadamia nuts
June to September - custard apples
September to December - summerfruit
October to December - coffee
October to January - blueberries
May to October - avocados
Fruit Picking Accommodation
Aussitel Coffs Harbour Backpackers
312 Harbour Drive,
Coffs Harbour, NSW 2450
Ph: (02) 6651 1871 or 1800 330 335
It is a friendly, open place that many people have been happy to call home! It is busy, active and vibrant with exceptionally high standards of professional service. We keep up to date with all the latest developments and ensure we can offer you the best quality activities and prices available.
Location, location, location. They are perfectly located in the lively jetty area opposite the natural bushland of Coffs Creek, close to beaches, pubs, restaurants, cafes, supermarket, specialty shops and international marina.
Clean, comfortable, secure, large open plan kitchen and living area (great comfy couch) and very friendly atmosphere
Spacious accommodation single, share or double
FREE - canoes (explore the wonderful natural bushland of Coffs Creek)
FREE - boogie boards
FREE - scuba diving in our pool
FREE - golf and tennis equipment
FREE - fishing rods and reels
FREE - BBQ
Large heated swimming pool, BIG BBQ nights,
entertainment both day and night, fully equiped kitchen, TV, DVD, pool table, board games, volleyball, darts, laundry facilities, high speed internet with CD copying facilities, Visa and Mastercard accepted, help in finding WORK
Let's Go Guide book's recommended hostel for the last 5 years
Fruit Picking Coffs Harbour Work they sometimes offer work for accomodation and several full time jobs here at the hostel. They can also organize fruit picking work for you , you can work just for a week or up to 3 months its your choice.
Sourced From: www.backpacking-aus.com/fruit-picking-coffs.html
