The Village
Sawtell.
A coastal village on Gumbaynggirr Country, midway between Sydney and Brisbane.
Where forest meets sea
Slow days, salt air, and Moreton Bay figs.
Sawtell is a small coastal village just south of Coffs Harbour, known for its fig-tree-lined main street, gentle surf beaches, and a relaxed pace that has drawn generations of families back year after year.
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Days in Sawtell.
Surf & swim
Patrolled Sawtell Beach, the gentler Bonville Headland for kids, and Boambee Creek for paddleboarding.
Eat & drink
Award-winning brunch spots, wood-fired pizza, the historic Sawtell Hotel and intimate wine bars.
Walk & explore
The Sawtell Headland walk, Bongil Bongil National Park, and rainforest trails just inland.
Day trips
Coffs Harbour Marina, Bellingen, the Dorrigo plateau, and Muttonbird Island — all within an hour.
Getting here
Easy to reach.
- Coffs Harbour Airport10 min drive
- Sydney~6 hr drive · 1 hr flight
- Brisbane~5 hr drive · 1 hr flight
- Sawtell Beach2 min walk