Sydney to Brisbane, Australia : Road TripCopy this Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    1. Coffee/ Snack : Porch and ParlourPorch and Parlour, Ramsgate Avenue, North Bondi NSW, Australia
    2. Bondi to Coogee coastal walk (see notes)Bondi, Bondi Beach NSW, Australia
    3. Explore Paddington and Surry HillsSurry Hills NSW, Australia
    4. Coffee & Snack : Single O Surry HillsSingle O Surry Hills, Reservoir Street, Surry Hills NSW, Australia
    5. Hyde Park Barracks (museum)Hyde Park Barracks, Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW, Australia
    6. Sydney Harbour BridgeBridgeClimb Sydney, Cumberland Street, The Rocks NSW, Australia

  2. Day 2

    1. Day trip from Sydney to the Blue Mountains National ParkBlue Mountains National Park, New South Wales, Australia

  3. Day 3

    1. Explore The Rocks and Darling HarbourThe Rocks NSW, Australia
    2. Museum of Contemporary Art AustraliaMuseum of Contemporary Art Australia, George Street, The Rocks NSW, Australia
    3. Coffee/ Snack: MCA CafeMCA Cafe, George Street, The Rocks NSW, Australia
    4. Royal Botanic GardensRoyal Botanic Gardens, Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney NSW, Australia
    5. Watch the sunset from Mrs. Macquarie’s ChairMrs Macquarie's Chair, Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney NSW, Australia

  4. Day 4

    1. Spit Bridge to Manly coastal walk (see notes)Spit Bridge, New South Wales, Australia
    2. Coffee/ Snack : Showbox Coffee Brewers CafeShowbox Coffee Brewers Cafe, Whistler Street, Manly NSW, Australia
    3. Manly BeachManly Beach, New South Wales, Australia
    4. Ferry from Manly Wharf to Circular QuayManly Wharf, New South Wales, Australia

  5. Day 5

    1. Drive to Port Stephens
    2. Cultural Quad Bike Riding (see notes)Sand Dune Adventures, Nelson Bay Road, Williamtown NSW, Australia
    3. Tilligerry HabitatTilligerry Habitat, King Albert Avenue, Tanilba Bay NSW, Australia
    4. Little Beach BoathouseLittle Beach Boathouse, Victoria Parade, Nelson Bay NSW, Australia
    5. Wreck Beach walk (see notes)Wreck Beach, Shoal Bay NSW, Australia
    6. Tomaree Head Summit walkTomaree Head Summit walk, Shoal Bay Road, Shoal Bay NSW, Australia

  6. Day 6

    1. Coffee/ Snack : The Little NelThe Little Nel, Government Road, Nelson Bay NSW, Australia
    2. Drive to Port Macquarie
    3. Koala Hospital Port MacquarieKoala Hospital, Lord Street, Port Macquarie NSW, Australia
    4. Shelly BeachShelly Beach, Port Macquarie NSW, Australia

  7. Day 7

    1. Drive to Dorrigo National Park
    2. Explore Dorrigo National ParkDorrigo Mountain, Dorrigo National Park, Dorrigo Mountain NSW, Australia
    3. Eat and explore in SawtellSawtell NSW, Australia

  8. Day 8

    1. Drive to Byron Bay
    2. Coffee/ Snack : Butcher Baker BangalowButcher Baker Bangalow, Byron Street, Bangalow NSW, Australia
    3. Explore BangalowBangalow NSW, Australia
    4. The FarmThe Farm Byron Bay, Ewingsdale Road, Ewingsdale NSW, Australia
    5. Three Blue DucksThree Blue Ducks Byron Bay, Ewingsdale Road, Ewingsdale NSW, Australia
    6. Cape Byron walking trackCape Byron Walking Track, Lighthouse Road, Byron Bay NSW, Australia
    7. Sunset at The PassThe Pass, Byron Bay NSW, Australia

  9. Day 9

    1. SkydiveSkydive Byron Bay, Pacific Hwy, Tyagarah NSW, Australia
    2. Coffee/ Snack : Beach Kiosk Byron BayBeach Byron Bay, Massinger Street, Byron Bay NSW, Australia
    3. Explore Bryon BayLawson Street, Byron Bay NSW, Australia
    4. Wategos BeachWategos Beach, New South Wales, Australia

  10. Day 10

    1. Snorkelling - Julian Rocks Marine Reserve (see notes)
    2. Drive to Burleigh Heads
    3. Sunset at Burleigh beachfrontBurleigh Pavilion, Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads QLD, Australia

  11. Day 11

    1. Coffee/ Snack : The Paddock BakeryPaddock Bakery, Hibiscus Haven, Burleigh Heads QLD, Australia
    2. Tallebudgera Creek (see notes)Tallebudgera Surf Club, Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach QLD, Australia
    3. Ocean view walk at Burleigh Head National ParkBurleigh Head National Park, Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads QLD, Australia
    4. Sunset adventure kayak tour (see notes)Budds Beach, Surfers Paradise QLD, Australia
    5. Roam and eat at the Miami MarkettaMiami Marketta, Hillcrest Parade, Miami QLD, Australia

  12. Day 12

    1. Parasailing (see notes)Main Beach QLD, Australia
    2. Walk along Surfer's Paradise EsplanadeSurfers Paradise Esplanade, Esplanade, Surfers Paradise QLD, Australia
    3. SkyPoint Observation DeckSkyPoint Observation Deck, Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise QLD, Australia
    4. Coffee/Snack : Elk Espresso, BroadbeachELK Espresso, Broadbeach QLD, Australia
    5. Pacific Fair (shopping)Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Hooker Boulevard, Broadbeach QLD, Australia

  13. Day 13

    1. Drive to Mount CordeauxCrest Carpark, Tregony QLD, Australia
    2. Hike Mount Cordeaux lookoutMount Cordeaux Lookout, Tarome QLD, Australia
    3. Coffee/ Snack : Hummingbirds Natural Pantry & CafeHummingbirds Natural Pantry & Cafe, Railway Street, Boonah QLD, Australia
    4. Ketchup's Bank GlampingKetchup's Bank Glamping, Green Hills Road, Cannon Creek QLD, Australia

  14. Day 14

    1. Ketchup's Bank Glamping
    2. Warner Bros. Movie WorldWarner Bros. Movie World, Pacific Motorway, Oxenford QLD, Australia
    3. Drive to Brisbane

  15. Day 15

    1. Coffee/ Snack : Morning After.Morning After., Cambridge Street, West End QLD, Australia
    2. Explore West End neighbourhoodJane Street, West End QLD, Australia
    3. Stroll around South BankSouth Bank, South Brisbane QLD, Australia
    4. Kangaroo Point lookout (views)Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park, River Terrace, Kangaroo Point QLD, Australia
    5. CityHopper Ferry - Maritime Museum Ferry Terminal to Riverside Ferry Terminal (see notes)
    6. Queen Street Mall (shopping)Queen Street Mall, Queen Street, Brisbane City QLD, Australia
    7. Drink : Howard Smith WharvesHoward Smith Wharves, Boundary Street, Brisbane City QLD, Australia
    8. Fortitude Valley (food and night life)Fortitude Valley QLD, Australia

    1. Day 17

      1. Coffee/ Snack : Paddington SocialPaddington Social, Given Terrace, Paddington QLD, Australia
      2. Mount Coot-tha Lookout (views)Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout, Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, Mount Coot-Tha QLD, Australia
      3. Lone Pine Koala SanctuaryLone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Jesmond Road, Fig Tree Pocket QLD, Australia

  17. Day 16

    1. Coffee/ Snack : Jocelyn's ProvisionsJocelyn's Provisions, James Street, Fortitude Valley QLD, Australia
    2. Stroll around James Street precinctJames Street, New Farm QLD, Australia
    3. New Farm ParkNew Farm Park, New Farm QLD, Australia
    4. Brisbane Powerhouse (art & cultural hub)Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm QLD, Australia
    5. Eat/drink/shop at Eat Street Northshore (see notes)Eat Street Northshore, MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton QLD, Australia