2026 North Coast Tourism Symposium and Regional Tourism Awards Gala

Hosted by Destination Coffs Coast and the City of Coffs Harbour

North Coast Tourism Symposium Welcome Event at the Big Banana:

All ticket holders are invited to a complimentary Welcome Event at local icon - the Big Banana Fun Park. You can expect a casual evening of networking and conversation that will kick off the 2026 North Coast Tourism Symposium in true Coffs Harbour style.

Date: Wednesday 29 July 2026
Time: 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Location: The Big Banana Fun Park, Coffs Harbour

North Coast Tourism Symposium:
The 2026 North Coast Tourism Symposium is a full-day conference where industry leaders will gather to celebrate and showcase the innovative, entrepreneurial, and sustainable practices that are actively transforming our visitor economy for future success.
This year’s theme is 'From Vision to Visitor Ready: Distinctive Places, Shared Future'. A program is available here for a snapshot of what content to expect.

Date: Thursday 30 July 2026
Time: 8.30am – 4.00pm
Location: Aanuka Beach House

North Coast Regional Tourism Awards Gala:
In the evening, join us for a night of celebration as Destination North Coast, in partnership with NSW Tourism Association, announces the winners of the 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards. The much-loved annual Awards Gala presents an opportunity to gather and celebrate the growth and entrepreneurship of tourism businesses and industry partners across the North Coast Destination Network.

Date: Thursday 30 July 2026
Time: From 6.00pm until late
Location: Pacific Bay Resort
Dress: Dress to impress

Find out more about the Welcome Event, Tourism Symposium and Awards Gala here.

Accommodation:
We are pleased to pass along accommodation discounts for the event via our accommodation partners below:

Pacific Bay Resort

15% off Room Only and Bed & Breakfast rates using code NCTA2026 for stays from 28 – 31 July 2026. Subject to availability at time of booking.

BreakFree Aanuka Beach Resort
Receive 10% discount on best available rate. Call (02) 66527555 or email Aanuka.res@breakfree.com.au

Coffs Coast Accommodation
10% off stays of 2 nights or more

The Observatory Apartments
Use code NCTA2026 to receive 15% off stays of 2 nights or more

Big4 Park Beach Holiday Park
Use code NCTA2026 to receive 20% off

Holiday Coffs Coast
Use code NCTOURISM to receive 10% off
stays of 2 nights or more between 22 July 2026 and 5 August 2026

The Cubana Resort, Nambucca Heads
Use code DNCCUB to receive 10% discount on best available rate

Many thanks to our Symposium and Awards partners for their support:

Host Destination Partner

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Sustainability Partner

*Event image: Courtesy of Destination New South Wales

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