Cafe, Functions + Birthdays

Dolphin Marine Conservation Park is wet weather friendly with plenty of shelter throughout the Park, a marquee in the garden, an awning over the grandstand and courtesy umbrellas available for use whilst in the grounds.

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Undercover area for strollers
Wheelchair ramps
Large FREE parking area, dedicated bus area
EFTPOS & ATM facilities

Baby changing area
Disabled toilet
Undercover awning over the grandstand
Marquee in the garden park

Creekside Cafe

Open 7 days a week from 7:30 am until 3 pm (Closed New Years Day & Australia Day)
The Creekside Cafe boasts superb water views, coffee, delicious meals and an inviting casual atmosphere. Nestled on the path of the Coffs Creek walk, the Creekside Cafe makes an ideal meeting place for breakfast, morning tea, lunch or afternoon tea. With plenty of off-street FREE parking and easy access with no stairs.

Looking for something special or unique venue to hold a party, corporate function, birthday party or wedding? We can help put some "wildlife" into your next function.

Light Meals
Group bookings
Bus Groups catering

Corporate breakfasts & lunches
Kids Birthday Parties and special event packages available
Popular venue for Christmas parties & end of year gatherings

$15 Sunrise Special
Bacon & Egg roll
Hot beverage
FREE Hashbrown
eat in or take away

Café Bookings: Please call us on 02 6659 1911 for bookings.
Ask us about our Loyalty Card

Gift Shop

Open 7 days from 9 am - 3.30 pm
Take home more than just memories from your visit to Dolphin Marine Conservation Park!

Avoid the queues and parking hassles of a busy shopping centre with our easy access parking and a gift shop bursting at the seams with items you won't find anywhere else in Coffs Harbour.

Magnets and pens
Colourful marine animal plush toys
Unique dolphin jewellery

Marine themed children's toys
T-Shirts, hats, sunglasses
Knick Knacks and gifts

Our gift shop offers a selection of popular marine-themed products that are sure to delight.
Be sure to check out our gift shop when you visit or feel free to call in anytime to see what goodies we have, we are open every day from 9 am - 2 pm. Cash and all major credit cards accepted. For your convenience, an ATM is available in store.

Functions + Birthdays

Host your function at the Dolphin Marine Conservation Park and create an unforgettable unique experience your guests will talk about for years!

The Mini Marine Discovery Presentation is a crowd-pleaser with big smiles all around, even on those not so young 'kids'. Dolphin Marine Conservation Park holds an alcohol licence and we have a number of packages to suit all budgets and tastes. Our garden marquee seats 120 people in comfort for a formal round table setting, or 200+ plus for a stand-up cocktail style function. If you have more guests we can hire whatever we need to ensure your guests are catered to in comfort. Whether it be an intimate gathering or a large assembly we will ensure your group is left with an unforgettable experience.

Function Packages

Weddings
Children's Birthday Parties
Corporate Functions
Group Functions

Bus Groups catering
Mini presentations
Community Fund Raisers

Christmas End of Year Functions

We provide an exciting range of options to suit every budget from a casual family-friendly get together to small group events and elegant corporate functions.

We offer a delightfully different party experience within a relaxed garden setting with the unique difference of special interactions with our beautiful marine animals. All functions are hosted in our marquee inside the lush gardens of Dolphin Marine Conservation Park.

Children’s Birthday Parties

Take the hassle and fuss out of your child's next birthday party, let us do the work. Dolphin Marine Conservation Park is a fantastic place for fun. For a minimum of 10 children and we can arrange party catering for all the children. Two adults can attend free of charge as supervisors for the party. All birthday children receive special interaction during the Marine Discovery Presentation and the birthday child receives one Photo Free.

Corporate + Group Functions

Host an event to remember at Dolphin Marine Conservation Park that will delight and thrill your guests. We have a variety of function menus and cater for all dietary requirements. We can also create a special menu to suit your function requirements and budget. We bring the WILD-life into your function! Your guests can enjoy interacting with the animals throughout your function as an option. We can entertain your guests with a Marine Discovery Presentation at an extra cost. Enjoy a relaxing and social atmosphere with attentive staff at our award-winning venue.

Hire the Marine Park for your next Function

Hire out the Marine Park

Give your guests the royal treatment and hire the park for your special function. You and your guests will have exclusive use of the entire park. Get splashed by a delightful Dolphin or get close to a cheeky Seal, be enchanted by the Little Blue Penguins and explore the fish tank with colourful tropical endemic fish! Enjoy a special Mini Marine Discovery Presentation featuring our Dolphins and Seals. Please note conditions apply and the whole park is only available for hire after hours. Minimum numbers apply. For more information call our Functions team on 02 6659 1904.