Coffs Harbour to Tweed Heads road trip: Distance & best stops

Attractions between Coffs Harbour and Tweed Heads: Maclean and Yamba

The highway runs near Grafton and Lawrence before hitting the bizarrely Scottish Maclean. Here, the Bicentennial Museum explains that Scottish past and the Ferry Park Gallery does a good job of bringing the local art scene together.

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

Keep to the main Coffs Harbour to Tweed Heads route, and the Harwood Bridge crosses the Clarence River. But there’s a strong argument for diverting east to Yamba for a couple of days. This gorgeous coastal town has pre-boom Byron Bay vibes about it.

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

Top Yamba accommodation picks include the Calypso Yamba caravan park, the budget-friendly Aston Motel, the riverside Moby Dick and the gardens-surrounded Blue Dolphin Holiday Resort.

Next section: Bundjalung National Park and Evans Head.