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

The best stops on a Forster to Coffs Harbour road trip include Port Macquarie and Nambucca Heads. Expect to cover the 250km distance in around 2h38m.

The Forster to Coffs Harbour drive connects two of the most attractive towns on the New South Wales North Coast. Both make logical stops on a road trip up the coast from Sydney to Brisbane – and there’s plenty to see along the way.

Forster is best known for its beaches, but you can also try hiring a boat to explore Wallis Lake.

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Forster to Coffs Harbour distance and driving time.

By car, the distance from Forster to Coffs Harbour is 250km. That makes for a driving time of around two hours and 38 minutes. Obviously, that will be longer if you choose to stop along the way.

The Forster to Coffs Harbour road trip starts by crossing the Coolongolook River into Tuncurry. Here, you can visit the Great Lakes Museum or play in the waves at Tuncurry Beach.

The route joins the Pacific Highway at Rainbow Flat, then passes through mountain biker favourite Khappinghat National Park.

Next section: Manning River to Port Macquarie.