Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Nambucca Heads travel guide

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You're Going to Love Nambucca Heads

With a population of 6.137, Nambucca Heads is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Nambucca Heads deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Nambucca Heads

If you’re looking for affordable options, Matildas (6 Wellington Dr) and The Alofa Sands (2 Headland Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Nambucca Heads

Nambucca Heads in May
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nambucca Heads in May
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Nambucca Heads

Plane

Although Nambucca Heads doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Coffs Harbour (CFS), which is located 37 km from Nambucca Heads. Coffs Harbour is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, China Eastern, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Nambucca Heads departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Nambucca Heads is to pick up a car hire from Coolangatta, which is about 279 km from Nambucca Heads. You’ll find branches of OCR Car Rentals and Alpha, among others, in Coolangatta.

Plane

Although Nambucca Heads doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Coffs Harbour (CFS), which is located 37 km from Nambucca Heads. Coffs Harbour is the most popular, with regular flights from Emirates, China Eastern, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Nambucca Heads departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Nambucca Heads is to pick up a car hire from Coolangatta, which is about 279 km from Nambucca Heads. You’ll find branches of OCR Car Rentals and Alpha, among others, in Coolangatta.

Airports near Nambucca Heads

CFSCoffs Harbour
PQQPort Macquarie
ARMArmidale

Airlines serving Nambucca Heads

Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
Link Airways
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)

Where to stay in Nambucca Heads

Average rates range from around $156 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $261 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Nambucca Heads

Most booked hotels in Nambucca Heads

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The Beach Rooms
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$153+
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The Cubana Resort Nambucca Heads
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$166+
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Hiring a car in Nambucca Heads

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Nambucca Heads (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Nambucca Heads (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

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