Harbourside Markets — Attraction in New South Wales

Currently the site is occupied by the annual March's Amusement carnival which closes end of the month However the carnival will be at Coffs Harbour show 13-15th October 2023 I know these are carnival photos but the range of rides changes each year and like these flowers you'll find lovely people at the carnival. I revisited the markets and found STL a lot of interest but most prices are equal or more then shops eg Soft Drink in cans $3. Not sure if those organising are charging too much. Not enough customers? Or greed? A recent YouTube clip stated two people were complaining as breakfast cost them $50 for the two. I did have a lovely crepe for $8 for the basic sugar & lemon but that seemed the exception. The young lady serving was very friendly and efficient and was delighted to be paid cash rather than cards. The coffee sellers seemed few and far between and the one I found the young lady taking the money suffered from lack of animation. I would doubt she would know what that word means but it's common civil hospitality practice to give the customers a good experience not make them feel it's a donation to the business. The jumping castle at a flat fee of $10 also is too dear. I know he will come back Mate it's the high insurance costs. Well which is better 100 happy kids...

Absolutely fabulous place to grab something to eat from Doobies Dog or Donachos Mexican and to have a look at some amazing hand made items, like hand made jewellery from EKCreations, fabulous cloth masks and so so much more from Kylies Creations, amazing dresses and clothes for a wonderful range of sizes from Bone & Arrow Gypsy, leather belts and bags and so much more all made by a local crafts man plus locally made mandala money pots. And for treats the best donuts I have ever eaten from Dylan's Donuts, cold Boba from Bubble Pops. Plus great coffee, authentic crepes both sweet and savoury, delicious Japanese food plus locally made gin, fabulous cured meats and a great selection of local fruit and vege. Who could want more...

How great are these markets! 😊 Well thought out, there's something for everyone. Really enjoyed our visit. I loved the local farmers stalls dotted around! They weren't drowned out by over-sized generic fruit and vege stalls with loud spruiking. Really enjoyed my meander through the walkways. And the kids loved playing with the hoopla-hoops while us adults rested and listened to the music. Brilliant! 😊 If I could make one suggestion, with the parking, the large lot on the left as we entered could do with some witches hats to create entries j to the next lane, so cars weren't driving all the way to the end and around and then half way down to...