NSW North Coast Road Trip

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Open leg route
894.9KM / 556.0MI (Est. travel time 11 hours)

Our travel partners Welcome to Country have helped us put together the North Coast Recovery Road Trip.

It's been a tough couple of years for small businesses and tourism all over Australia. Fire, drought, COVID-19 and devastating floods have all taken their toll and you may have wondered if there's anything you can do to help. The answer is Yes! And the simplest way you can help, is to take a road trip for your next holiday.
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Sydney, Australia

Head north out of Sydney on the first leg of this endearing cultural road trip along the New South Wales Pacific Highway.

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Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Umina Beach, New South Wales

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Umina Beach, NSW, Australia, 2257
Arrive via car from Umina Beach, New South Wales85KM / 53MI ~ Approximately an hour
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Sights & Activities

NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Resort
Bouddi National Park
Girri Girra Aboriginal Experiences
Umina Beach Cafe
Wandee Thai Restaurant
Margarita Daze
NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Resort
Sydney Avenue, Umina, New South Wales, Australia, 2257
1800 611 522
oceanbeach@nrmaholidayparks.com.au
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441 rooms
Playground, Children's Pool, Laundry Facilities, Non-smoking, Swimming Pool, Outdoor Dining
Cafe, Camp Kitchen, Communal Kitchen, Barbeque, Kiosk
Pay TV, Dump-point, Communal Kitchen, Drive Through Sites
Fishing, Surfing, Swimming, Tennis Pool, Games or Recreation Room, Children's Pool, Playground, Pay TV
$33 ~ $745 AUD*
Parking, Dump-point, Drive Through Sites
Accessible
* Subject to change and availability. Prices vary depending on seasonality and accommodation types.

Set on stunning beachfront and surrounded by Brisbane Water National Park. Located on the NSW Central Coast, just 1.5 hours drive north of Sydney.

Bouddi National Park
Bouddi, NSW, Australia, 2251
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Girri Girra Aboriginal Experiences
Erina, New South Wales, Australia, 2250
0434 413 643
info@girrigirra.com.au
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They offer Aboriginal guided tours and cultural experiences to private groups, schools and corporates on the NSW Central Coast and Hunter Regions.

Umina Beach Cafe
509 Ocean Beach Road, Umina Beach, NSW, Australia, 2257
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Located under the surf club Open from 7 on P/Hols. Hrs of operation may change due to weather Food

Wandee Thai Restaurant
Shop3 327 West Street, Umina Beach, NSW, Australia, 2257
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Official Page of Wandee Thai Restaurant @ Umina Beach NSW AUSTRALIA

Margarita Daze
345 Trafalgar Avenue, Umina Beach, NSW, Australia, 2257
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Beach front bar and casual dining in Umina Beach.

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Empire Bay, New South Wales

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Empire Bay, NSW, Australia, 2257
Arrive via car from Empire Bay, New South Wales8KM / 5MI ~ Approximately 8 minutes
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Swansea Heads

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Caves Beach, Swansea (Image: Destination NSW)
Swansea Heads, NSW, Australia
Arrive via car from Swansea Heads68KM / 42MI ~ Approximately an hour
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The sun-kissed coastal town of Swansea, is set in the heart of the surrounding Macquarie Lakes region. Known for its ocean beaches, famous sea caves, Swansea is also home to the spectacular Wallarah National Park and the historic mining village of Catherine Hill Bay.

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Swansea Heads
Catherine Hill Bay, New South Wales
Wallarah National Park
Swansea Heads
Swansea Heads, NSW, Australia
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Catherine Hill Bay, New South Wales
Catherine Hill Bay, NSW, Australia, 2281
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Wallarah National Park
Pacific Highway, Swansea, NSW, Australia, 2281
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Wallarah National Park, perfect for fishing, cycling, hiking, surfing and picnicking, is less than an hour’s drive from Newcastle and Gosford, yet remote.

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Myall Lakes

Myall Lakes is a water playground and is part of the wider Great Lakes region.

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Myall Lakes (Image: Destination NSW)
Arrive via car from Myall Lakes138KM / 86MI ~ Approximately 2 hours
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Things move at a pretty slow pace in Myall Lakes, so expect lazy days fishing from a houseboat, farm gate hopping along a local food trail and sunset drinks with the best ocean views around.

Sights & Activities

Dark Point Aboriginal Place
Dark Point Aboriginal Place
Tops To Myall's Heritage Trl, Hawks Nest, NSW, Australia, 2324
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Taree, New South Wales

Taree is an historic town on the banks of the beautiful Manning River.

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Taree Heritage Walk (Image: Destination NSW)
Taree, NSW, Australia, 2430
Arrive via car from Taree, New South Wales83KM / 52MI ~ Approximately an hour
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The Traditional Custodians of the Taree region know it as “the place where the leaves touch the waters, from the mountains to the sea”.

Sights & Activities

Deep Water Shark Gallery
Deep Water Shark Gallery
Shop 7 Centerpoint Arcade 153-157, Victoria Street, Taree, NSW, Australia, 2430
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Deep Water Shark Gallery supplies a wide range of quality local Aboriginal art. Paintings, clay sculptures, didgeridoos, boomerangs, jewellery, cards and many other forms of art. We are a proud NSW Aboriginal family Business.

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Scotts Head

An un-spoilt coastal playground and the perfect place to enjoy a solitary beach walk or a paddle in the water.

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Scotts Head, NSW, Australia
Arrive via car from Scotts Head171KM / 106MI ~ Approximately 2 hours
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Sights & Activities

Unkya Lalc Cultural Eco Tours
Unkya Lalc Cultural Eco Tours
Shop 7, Skylight Arcade, 17 Wallace street, Macksville, NSW, Australia, 2447
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Aboriginal owned & operated Cultural Eco Tourism in Scotts Head NSW Australia. Southern Gumbaynggirr Country.

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Coffs Harbour, New South Wales

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Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
Arrive via car from Coffs Harbour, New South Wales71KM / 44MI ~ Approximately an hour
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Iluka, New South Wales

Iluka, surrounded by the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Clarence River on the other, is the definition of a water faring, fishing village

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Illuka Beach (Image: Destination NSW)
Iluka, NSW, Australia
Arrive via car from Iluka, New South Wales148KM / 92MI ~ Approximately 2 hours
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The town's name is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning "near the sea" and you can see why as it is surrounded by kilometres of pristine beaches.

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Iluka Nature Reserve
Iluka Nature Reserve
Iluka, NSW, Australia
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Byron Bay, New South Wales

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Byron Bay, NSW, Australia, 2481
Arrive via car from Byron Bay, New South Wales124KM / 77MI ~ Approximately an hour
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Byron Bay has transformed in recent years, attracting people from all levels of society with its beautiful beaches, multi-million dollar homes, five star dinning and uber trendy bars and cafes. I

Sights & Activities

Explore Byron Bay
Explore Byron Bay
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Lighthouse Road, Byron Bay, NSW, Australia, 2481
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We invite you to join Delta Kay on a special Aboriginal tour at Cape Byron, Bangalow or Broken Head.

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