2026 North Coast Tourism Symposium

Name: 2026 North Coast Tourism Symposium
Start: 2026-07-29T23:00:00+10:00
End: 2026-07-30T06:00:00+10:00
Location: Aanuka Beach Resort Coffs Harbour

Schedule

Wed, 29 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 pm to Thu, 30 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 am

UTC+10:00

Location

Aanuka Beach Resort Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour, NS

Join tourism operators, industry leaders and stakeholders from across the region for the 2026 North Coast Tourism Symposium on Thursday 30 July at Aanuka Beach House, Coffs Harbour.
This year’s Symposium, themed “From Vision to Visitor Ready: Distinctive Places, Shared Future”, will bring together leading voices from across tourism, government, destination development and industry to explore the trends, opportunities and ideas shaping the future of tourism on the North Coast.
Featuring inspiring speakers, industry insights, immersive experiences and valuable networking opportunities, the program is designed to inform, connect and inspire regional tourism businesses and stakeholders.
Hear from tourism leaders including:
🎤 Karen Jones – CEO, Destination NSW
🎤 Dr Meredith Wray – Director, Destination North Coast
🎤 Emily Elliott – Tourism Australia
🎤 Victoria Moxey – Office of 24hr Commissioner
🎤 Tiga Cross – Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary
🎤 Michael Lockman – The Big Banana Fun Park
and more.
Extend your Symposium experience with two additional industry events:
🍌 Welcome Event at The Big Banana Fun Park
📍 Wednesday 29 July | 5pm–7pm
🏆 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards Gala
📍 Pacific Bay Resort | Thursday 30 July from 6pm