North Coast Institute is located on the north coast of NSW, which starts approximately two hours drive north of Sydney and extends to the NSW/Queensland border, a distance of over 700kms. The Institute has about 40,000 students (both local and international) studying at 17 different campuses.

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Biggest city/town

Port Macquarie (population: 44,300) and Coffs Harbour (population: 26,400)

What's it like to live there?

The north coast of NSW includes modern, regional cities and towns, bustling resort complexes and peaceful seaside villages set amongst glorious tropical rainforests, beaches and scenic rural settings.

Port Macquarie has been named Australia's Most Liveable City, with an average daily temperature of 23 degrees. Further north, Coffs Harbour is a popular tourist destination with its pristine beaches and world famous Big Banana theme park. The north coast's temperate to sub-tropical climate means residents can enjoy a laid back, coastal lifestyle with popular leisure activities such as surfing, water-skiing and even dolphin and whale-watching.

Faculty areas

• Business and Accounting
• Building and Construction
• Community Services and Health
• Creative Arts
• Hair and Beauty
• Information Technology
• Primary Industries
• Sport and Recreation
• Tourism, Hospitality and Events

Student testimonial

"Following my passion, I decided to study Children's Services at North Coast TAFE Kingscliff Campus. I was delighted to find the staff extremely supportive and passionate towards my learning. Learning through TAFE assured that I gained solid skills and a sound understanding. I was delighted to meet friendly individuals and would recommend TAFE NSW to any international individual. They should just book their ticket and come!"

Sofia Correia Machado, Portugal

Campus locations and transport links

Campus	Address	Train	Bus	Parking
Ballina Campus	154-164 Burnet Street, Ballina NSW 2478	**
Casino Campus	144 Barker Street, Casino NSW 2470
Coffs Harbour Campus	High & Glenreagh Streets, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Coffs Harbour Education Campus (CHEC)	Hogbin Drive, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Grafton Campus	Clarence Street, Grafton NSW 2460
Great Lakes Campus	Northern Parkway (Manning Street), Tuncurry NSW 2428
Kempsey Campus	58 Sea Street, West Kempsey NSW 2440
Kingscliff Campus*	Cudgen Road, Kingscliff NSW 2487
Lismore Campus	Conway Street, Lismore NSW 2480
Maclean Campus	Wombah Street, Maclean NSW 2463
Murwillumbah Campus	Murwillumbah Street, Murwillumbah NSW 2484
Port Macquarie Campus	Widderson Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Taree Campus	Montgomery Crescent, Taree NSW 2430
Trenayr Campus	Trenayr Road, Junction Hill NSW 2460
Wauchope Campus	Young Street, Wauchope NSW 2446
Wollongbar Campus	Bruxner Highway & Sneaths Road, Wollongbar NSW 2477

*TAFE NSW English Language Centre. Find out more about English courses.
**Country Link rail services are available to North Coast NSW cities from Sydney and Brisbane