The Windmill Motor Lodge
168 Pacific Highway
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450

Phone 02 6652 2933
Fax 02 6652 5872
info@bigwindmill.com.au

 

Map & Directions

Getting to the Big Windmill Motor Lodge is easy. The motel is situated on the Pacific Highway a short distance from the centre of the coastal town of Coffs Harbour in NSW.

"I am coming from the north | south."

Coming from the north

Approaching Coffs Harbour from the north you pass the Pacific Bay Resort on your left, then the Big Banana on your right. Continue on the Pacific Highway through 7 sets of traffic lights. Look for the Big Windmill on your right. Note that you will have to turn right at the 8th set of traffic lights, then U-turn and turn left to access the Motor Lodge due to a median strip.
Nearest town north of Coffs: Woolgoolga

Coming from the south

The southernmost entrance of Coffs Harbour is marked by a roundabout with a Bunnings Hardware store on the left. Go straight on at this roundabout (continuing on Pacific Highway) and drive through a set of traffic lights at the Hospital, then through 2 more sets of lights. You will see the Big Windmill ahead on the left. Prepare to turn left immediately in front of the Windmill.
Nearest town south of Coffs: Urunga

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Getting to Coffs Harbour

You can travel to Coffs Harbour by air, train, bus or private motor vehicle. Please note that the departure times of services listed below may change and you are advised to check with the transport provider directly.

Travelling by air: Coffs Harbour Airport has been substantially upgraded in terms of facilities and security in recent years. Flights from Sydney can be found at Virginblue.com.au and Qantas.com.au. Flights from Brisbane can be found at Brindabellaairlines.com.au. Coffs Harbour Airport is 3kms east of The Big Windmill. Arrange in advance to be met at the airport. Car hire is also available at the airport.

Travelling by car: Coffs Harbour is approximately halfway between Sydney and Brisbane. Most people access the area via the Pacific Highway which has been substantially improved in the last few years. Driving time between Coffs and Sydney is between 6.25 hours and 7 hours depending on breaks (driver reviver stops). The drive time between Brisbane and Coffs Harbour is 5 hours.

Travelling by train and bus: Countrylink's XPT service departs Sydney Central at 7:05am, 11:35am, and 4:24pm each day, arriving at Coffs Train Station (3kms from The Big Windmill) at 3:05pm, 7:46pm and 12:24am respectively. Premier and Greyhound buses depart Sydney for Coffs at 7:00am, 12:30pm, 6:15pm, 6:30pm and 10:30pm daily. The bus drop off is just 1km from the Motor Lodge. A complimentary pick-up service is available from both train and bus stops.

Getting around town: The Big Windmill is a 2km walk or cycle to town and many cafés, eateries, shops, a fully equipped gym (Planet Fitness), a 50m swimming pool, a 27 hole golf course, car repairers, medical services and much more. Taxis can be arranged at reception.

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