Newcastle to Byron Bay road trip: Distance, drive time & best stops

Should Maclean and Yamba be on your road trip itinerary?

The highway curves around of Grafton and Lawrence before reaching the strangely Scottish Maclean. Here, the Bicentennial Museum explains that Scottish backstory and the Ferry Park Gallery shows off local artists.

The Waterview Motel and Club Maclean are solid choices for an overnight stay in Maclean. But you don’t really need stay here, as the turn-off for Yamba comes just before crossing the Clarence River.

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

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

Beach in Yamba, New South Wales — One of Yamba’s strong suits is that it has five beautiful beaches to choose from. Photo by David Whitley/ Australia Travel Questions

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