Forster to Coffs Harbour road trip: Distance, time & best stops
Attractions between Forster and Coffs Harbour: Kempsey to Nambucca Heads
Head for the coast and you can enjoy Hat Head National Park, the Trial Bay Gaol in Arakoon National Park and Horseshoe Bay Beach at South West Rocks.
South West Rocks accommodation picks
The best South West Rocks accommodation options are:
- For families: NRMA South West Rocks Holiday Park.
- For an indulgent villa: Salt.
- For charm and character: Heritage Guesthouse.
- For great value: Ingenia Holidays South West Rocks.
- For good location, a pool and free parking: Rockpool Motor Inn.
Stay near the highway, and there’s a good photo stop at the Yarriabini Lookout, which brings superb views over the Macleay River Valley and coast.
The next sizable town, however, is Macksville on the Nambucca River.
Things to do in Macksville include exploring colonial heritage at the Mary Boulton Pioneer Cottage and bird-watching at the Valley of the Mist wetland. The Mandarin Motel is the best Macksville accommodation option.
You’re arguably better off continuing to Nambucca Heads, however.
Things to do in Nambucca Heads include kayaking in Gaagal Wanggaan National Park and whale-watching from the Captain Cook Lookout.
For Nambucca Heads accommodation, try the family-friendly Ingenia holiday park, the charming Riverview Boutique Motel or the pool-equipped Beach Rooms.
Next section: Nambucca Heads to Coffs Harbour.