North Coast Region
The North Coast region is a one-hour flight from Sydney.
Popular holiday destination
- Sub-tropical holiday spots, including Byron Bay and Coffs Harbour
- Close to Queensland's Gold Coast
- Some of Australia's best beaches, clean rivers, lush rainforest and national parks
Good quality of life
- Warm to hot summers and mild winters
- Restaurants, resorts and hotels to cater for the large number of tourists and holiday makers
- Plenty of part-time work, particularly in retail, tourism, hotel and hospitality management
Good transport links
- Bus, train and plane links from Sydney to Taree, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Kingscliff
- Local bus companies provide safe and regular transport to and from North Coast Institute campuses



