Coffs Harbour to Lismore road trip: Distance, time & best stops
Coffs Harbour to Lismore road trip stops: Maclean and Yamba
The Pacific Highway then diverts inland, with the Big River Way branching off it towards Grafton.
The route towards Lismore continues past Yuraygur National Park, where you’ll find underrated beaches such as Minnie Water Beach and Sandon Beach.
Otherwise, the next stop on the Coffs Harbour to Yamba drive is the distinctly Scottish-flavoured Maclean.
You can find out why there’s a Scottish flavour at the Bicentennial Museum, or check out the local art scene at the Ferry Park Gallery.
The Waterview Motel and Club Maclean are among the best-rated Maclean accommodation options.
But if you’re planning to break the journey, you’re better off with a slight detour to Yamba on the coast.
Yamba accommodation options include the competitively-priced Aston Motel, the riverside Moby Dick and the Blue Dolphin Holiday Resort, which is surrounded by gardens.
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