# Muttonbird Island (Giidany Miirlarl)

> A nature reserve joined to Coffs Harbour's breakwater, culturally significant to the Gumbaynggirr people.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-muttonbird-island/

A nature reserve joined to Coffs Harbour's breakwater, culturally significant to the Gumbaynggirr people. Wedge-tailed shearwaters nest here roughly from late August to April; whales pass offshore in winter and spring.

- **Nearest town:** Coffs Harbour, New South Wales
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -30.3035, 153.1470

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually February–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay: Rainforest and Lighthouse](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-coffs-harbour-to-byron-bay/)

## Nearby

- [Big Banana](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-big-banana-coffs-harbour/) – 2 km
- [The Big Banana](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-big-banana/) – 4 km
- [Bellingen](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-bellingen/) – 29 km
- [Dorrigo Skywalk](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-dorrigo-skywalk/) – 41 km

## FAQs

### Where is Muttonbird Island (Giidany Miirlarl)?

Muttonbird Island (Giidany Miirlarl) is in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, at GPS -30.3035, 153.1470.

### Which road trips pass Muttonbird Island (Giidany Miirlarl)?

Muttonbird Island (Giidany Miirlarl) is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay: Rainforest and Lighthouse.

### What is there to see near Muttonbird Island (Giidany Miirlarl)?

Places worth a stop nearby: Big Banana (2 km), The Big Banana (4 km), Bellingen (29 km) and Dorrigo Skywalk (41 km).

### When is the best time to visit Muttonbird Island (Giidany Miirlarl)?

The most pleasant months are usually February–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)