Brisbane to Melbourne drive via Newell Highway: Best road trip stops
Brisbane to Melbourne drive: Moree to Dubbo
From there, the Newell Highway ploughs on remorselessly through Narrabri to Coonabarabran. The Timmallallie National Park is your best natural fix on the way here.
You can also take a tour of Australia’s largest telescope at the Siding Spring Observatory.
Best Coonabarabran accommodation recommendations
The best places to stay in Coonabarabran are:
- For overall quality: Acacia Motor Lodge.
- For charm and homeliness: Langley Cottage B&B.
- For a cheap, decent motel: Matthew Flinders Motor Inn.
It’s 220km from Moree to Coonabarabran, then another 144km from Coonabarabran to Dubbo.
Dubbo is arguably the best stop in New South Wales on the Brisbane to Melbourne drive. Dubbo Zoo offers zoo accommodation and safari-style tours. Tickets can be pre-booked online.
The Flying Doctor Centre and Old Dubbo Gaol ghost tours are really interesting, too.
Dubbo accommodation options include the handily central Palms Dubbo Inn, family-focused Discovery Parks Dubbo and the well-equipped Cattleman’s Country Inn and Serviced Apartments.
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