Coffs Harbour Clay Target Club
Coffs Harbour Clay Target Club, Moonee Beach NSW: DTL, skeet, 5 Stand and sporting clays on 30+ traps. Events every weekend; SSAA and SCA affiliated.
About Coffs Harbour Clay Target Club
Coffs Harbour Clay Target Club shoots down-the-line, skeet, 5 Stand, sporting clays, ball trap and tower on its own ground at 1012 Solitary Islands Way, Moonee Beach, north of Coffs Harbour. The club started more than 60 years ago on Macauleys Headland before moving to the current site, which it owns. The ground is on Gumbaynggirr Country.
Layouts include three DTL layouts, two skeet layouts, 5 Stand, a sporting course, a bush shoot (modified sporting), and ball trap and tower. There are more than 30 traps, all but two remote-controlled. The club is affiliated with the SSAA and Sporting Clays Australia, and hosted the SCNSW State Championship in September 2026.
Shoot days
Events run every weekend, rotating between DTL, skeet, 5 Stand, bush shoot and sporting. Sporting is usually on a Sunday each month at 9:30am, and most Saturday events start between 9:00 and 10:00am. DTL and skeet practice is every second Wednesday from 12:00pm.
Joining
Beginners are welcome; the club's website has a Try Clay Target Shooting page. The club also takes corporate days, birthdays and hens and bucks groups. Facilities include a clubhouse, toilets, hot showers, power and a barbecue, and camping sites can be booked for a fee. Use the enquiry button on this page to get in touch.
More shooting clubs in New South Wales, DTL clubs, sporting clays clubs and Sporting Clays Australia clubs. Nearby on Find Shooting Clubs: Coffs Harbour Rifle Club (about 19 km), Grafton Rifle Club (about 65 km), Hastings Valley Hunting Club (about 141 km).
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Frequently asked questions
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What are the rules for joining a NSW shooting club?
Most NSW clubs require you to complete a club application form, provide proof of identity, and either hold or be applying for a firearms licence. Some clubs also require safety briefings or probationary periods. Check each club’s listing or contact them directly for their specific joining process.
Read moreWhat types of shooting disciplines are popular in NSW?
In NSW, popular shooting disciplines include target rifle, pistol, clay target (shotgun), benchrest, IPSC, and field/hunting-based competitions. Many clubs are affiliated with organisations like SSAA, IPSC, PA, or TRA, and offer multiple disciplines for members to explore.
Read moreCan I try shooting in NSW without a licence?
Yes, many clubs in NSW offer try shooting days or supervised introductory sessions where you can handle and fire a firearm under the direct supervision of a licensed club member. These are perfect for beginners and are conducted under strict safety rules.
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To get a firearms licence in NSW, you must complete an approved firearms safety course, have a genuine reason (such as sport/target shooting), and apply through the NSW Police Firearms Registry. You’ll need to be over 18, pass a background check, and wait through a mandatory 28-day cooling-off period. Many shooting clubs can help guide you through the process.
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