Coffs Harbour to Gold Coast road trip: Distance, drive time & stops

Attractions between Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast: Maclean and Yamba

The highway cuts around of Grafton and Lawrence before reaching the unusually Scottish Maclean. Here, the Bicentennial Museum gives the story behind that Scottish past and the Ferry Park Gallery acts as a hub for local artists.

The Waterview Motel and Club Maclean are solid choices for an overnight stay in Maclean.

Before crossing the Clarence River, consider a detour to Yamba on the coast. This is one of the most delightful beach towns on the New South Wales North Coast.

Yamba beaches worth investigating include Turners Beach, Yamba Main Beach, Pippi Beach and Green Point Beach.

Yamba accommodation faves include the Calypso Yamba caravan park, the wallet-friendly Aston Motel, the riverside Moby Dick and the gardens-swarmed Blue Dolphin Holiday Resort.

Otherwise, cross the Clarence over the Harwood Bridge

Next section: Bundjalung National Park and Evans Head.