Coffs Harbour to South West Rocks drive: Distance, time & stops
The Coffs Harbour to South West Rocks drive covers a 101km distance in a driving time of around 1h6m. Top road trip stops to add to the itinerary include Bongil Bongil National Park and Nambucca Heads.
The drive from Coffs Harbour to South West Rocks is a short road trip connecting the biggest city on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales with one of its most appealing holiday towns.
You may end up driving this way as part of a longer road trip, perhaps from Brisbane to Sydney or the Gold Coast to Newcastle.
Coffs Harbour to South West Rocks distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Coffs Harbour to South West Rocks is 101km. That makes for a driving time of around one hour and six minutes.
There are, however, a few road trip stops you might like to add to the itinerary. These include the Coffs Harbour Butterfly House, Bongil Bongil National Park and Nambucca Heads.
6 fab Coffs Harbour experiences to book in advance
- Glide through nature – on a Boambee Creek kayaking tour guided by a marine scientist.
- Jump out of a plane – with tandem skydives that land on the beach.
- Go kayaking and wildlife-spotting – on a coastal adventure.
- Head into the hinterland – on a rainforest and waterfalls day tour.
- Test your nerve and agility – at the Treetops Coffs Harbour adventure course.
- See migrating humpbacks up close – on a whale-watching cruise.
Coffs Harbour to South West Rocks road trip: Sawtell Beach and Bongil Bongil National Park
The Coffs Harbour to South West Rocks drive leaves Coffs Harbour along the Pacific Highway, passing the Coffs International Stadium and the Coffs Harbour Butterfly House on the way out. The highway runs inland, to the west of Boambee Beach and Sawtell Beach.
It then passes through Bongil Bongil National Park, which is known for its peaceful, kayaker-friendly waterways.
On the park’s southern side, the Perry’s Hill Lookout offers good panoramic views before the highway crosses the Bellinger River near the Raleigh Winery.
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