6D5N Pacific Coast Explorer

Depart Sydney and travel north over the Harbour Bridge and onto the Pacific Highway. While in Newcastle enjoy a scenic walk along the foreshore. Then travel via Maitland into the Hunter Valley. Explore the art and gourmet delights that the Hunter Valley offers.

Travel to Port Stephens, home to fabulous seafood and over 26 golden sandy beaches. Perhaps take an afternoon cruise to see Bottlenose dolphins (own expense).

Travel north along the Lakes Way. Continue on through the Manning Valley and Taree to Port Macquarie. Journey to Coffs Harbour where you can visit the ‘Big Banana’ (own expense).

From Coffs Harbour, drive via Woolgoolga and Grafton, a graceful old country town on the banks of the Clarence River. Then travel via Woodburn and Ballina, before arriving at Byron Bay.

Today is free to spend at your leisure. Enjoy the restaurants and cafés, take a surfing lesson or simply relax on the beach.

Depart Byron Bay and travel north to Brunswick Heads. Continue along the coast via Pottsville Beach, Kingscliff and the Gold Coast. Alternatively, travel inland to Murwillumbah then continue on the Pacific Motorway to Brisbane. You can also discover the Gold Coast Hinterland before arriving in Brisbane. The car is booked until the following day and should be dropped off at the city or airport by the same time as it was picked up on day 1 to avoid any additional charges.