Coffs Harbour to Moree road trip: Distance, time & best stops

Attractions between Coffs Harbour and Moree: Glen Innes to Inverell

Shortly after leaving Glen Innes, you’ll come to the Sinclair Lookout, which offers some enjoyable panoramic views over the surrounding green countryside.

The only other stop of note on the Glen Innes to Inverell leg of the drive is the Swan Brook rest area, where you can pull over and stay for free overnight if you so wish.

You’re better off just continuing to Inverell, however.

Coffs Harbour to Moree road trip: Inverell to Delungra

Things to do in Inverell include the Inverell Pioneer Village, which has brought together several old buildings in one place to provide something of a living history lesson. You can also head to the McIlveen Park Lookout on Tabletop Mountain for marvellous views over the surrounding rumpled landscape.

Top Inverell accommodation options

The best places to stay in Inverell are:

For charm and pampering: Blair Athol Boutique Hotel & Day Spa.
For four star quality: Inverell Terrace Motor Inn.
For a good quality, affordable motel: Cousins Motor Inn.

Just before Delungra, you can make a slight detour for all things lavender at the Wyoming Lavender Estate.

Coffs Harbour to Moree drive: Delungra to Moree

Further along, the Cranky Rock Nature Reserve east of Wairalda has massive granite boulders to clamber over. There’s also a wildlife sanctuary, viewing platform, picnic area with free barbecues, a children’s playground and suspension bridge.

Wairalda itself has a golf course, caravan park and supermarket, but not a great deal else to get visitors excited.

Things to do in Moree include birdwatching at the Waterbird Lagoon bird hide in the Gwydir Wetlands State Conservation Area, visiting the Bank Art Museum and swimming at the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre.