Coffs Harbour to South West Rocks drive: Distance, time & stops

Coffs Harbour to South West Rocks drive: Distance, time & stops

Coffs Harbour to South West Rocks drive: Macksville and South West Rocks

After Nambucca Heads, the next town on the Coffs Harbour to South West Rocks drive is Macksville.

Things to do in Macksville include getting a dose of history at the Mary Boulton Pioneer Cottage and birdwatching at the Valley of the Mist wetland.

Before heading into South West Rocks, other potential detours include the huge South Beach at Scotts Head and the Yarrahapini Lookout in Yarriabini National Park.

For South West Rocks, you need to branch off down Macleay Valley Way, then follow Plummers Lane into the town.

Things to do in South West Rocks include swimming at Horseshoe Bay and visiting the historic Trial Bay Gaol.

Trial Bay Gaol in Arakoon National Park, New South Wales
Trial Bay Gaol in Arakoon National Park, New South Wales. Photo courtesy of Destination NSW.

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