Dorrigo National Park and Skywalk
About 1 hour
The park is about 1 hour from Coffs Harbour. The Skywalk lookout gives views from the forest to the sea. Check the park's alerts before you go, as it may close for poor weather or fire danger.
Coffs Harbour Airport car hire
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) is less than 10 minutes from the town centre. Car hire options include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty, Sixt and Let's Go Motorhomes, with rental desks inside the terminal and returns right beside it. Dorrigo National Park is about 1 hour from Coffs Harbour.
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Coffs Harbour Airport at a glance
- Airport code
- CFS (Coffs Harbour Airport)
- Distance to the city
- Less than 10 minutes to the town centre
- Rental desks
- Inside the terminal, with returns right beside it
- Rental operators
- Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty, Sixt, Let's Go Motorhomes
- Airlines
- Qantas, Regional Express (Rex) and Link Airways
- Airport parking
- General parking is uncovered; security parking is covered with 24-hour CCTV
- Ground transport
- Forest Coach Lines bus service, taxis, Uber, DiDi and an Action Coach shuttle to resorts serve the airport
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Picking up at Coffs Harbour Airport
These operators have rental desks inside the terminal, with returns beside it.
| Company | Where | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Avis | Desk in the terminal | |
| Budget | Desk in the terminal | |
| Europcar | Desk in the terminal | |
| Hertz | Desk in the terminal | |
| Thrifty | Desk in the terminal | |
| Sixt | Desk in the terminal | |
| Let's Go Motorhomes | Desk in the terminalMotorhome and campervan hire | Motorhome and campervan hire |
Collecting the car
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Go to the rental desks inside the terminal, where seven rental operators have desks.
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Have your licence and booking confirmation ready at the desk of the brand on your booking.
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Opening hours differ between operators, so ask your supplier if your flight is early or late.
Returning your car at Coffs Harbour
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Rental returns are right beside the terminal rental desks.
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Ask your supplier at pick-up about fuel and after-hours returns.
Drives from Coffs Harbour Airport
Distances are approximate and measured along the road.
Waterfall Way
185 km to Armidale
The scenic drive links Coffs Harbour and Armidale through several national parks, and takes about 2.5 hours without stops.
Dorrigo Mountain
Climbs to 750 m
The road winds steeply through rainforest in Dorrigo National Park to a height of 750 m at Dorrigo Mountain.
Coffs Harbour to Sydney (one way)
Under 6 hours
Coffs Harbour is less than 6 hours by car from Sydney. A one-way drop in Sydney is only possible if the search offers it.
Coffs Harbour to Brisbane (one way)
Just over 4 hours
Coffs Harbour is just over 4 hours by car from Brisbane. A one-way drop in Brisbane is only possible if the search offers it.
Driving around Coffs Harbour Airport
Waterfall Way roadworks and climbs
The road climbs steeply through Dorrigo National Park. Repairs after a landslip near Gordonsville Crossing mean alternating single-lane traffic, and full closures can happen, so check Live Traffic NSW before you leave.
Dorrigo National Park can close
Dorrigo National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. Check the NSW National Parks alerts before you go.
Patchy mobile reception
There may be no mobile reception at different areas along the Waterfall Way, so download directions before you leave the coast.
Coffs Harbour Airport car hire questions
Rental terms differ by company. Where an answer depends on your agreement, we say so.
Which car hire companies are at Coffs Harbour Airport?
Airport car hire options include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty, Sixt and Let's Go Motorhomes.
Are the rental desks inside the terminal?
Yes. Car rental desks are inside the terminal, with returns right beside it.
How far is Coffs Harbour Airport from the city?
The airport is less than 10 minutes from the Coffs Harbour town centre.
How long does it take to drive from Coffs Harbour to Dorrigo?
Dorrigo National Park is about 1 hour from Coffs Harbour.
Can I hire a car at Coffs Harbour and drop it in Sydney or Brisbane?
Only if your search offers that drop-off. Sydney is less than 6 hours by car and Brisbane just over 4 hours.
Is there public transport from Coffs Harbour Airport?
Ground transport includes Forest Coach Lines buses, taxis, Uber and DiDi, and an Action Coach airport shuttle to resorts.
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