Newcastle to Coffs Harbour road trip: Distance, time & stops
Newcastle to Coffs Harbour road trip: Taree and Port Macquarie
It’s 83km from Taree to Port Macquarie. A diversion to the coastal lookouts of Crowdy Bay National Park and the kangaroos of the Diamond Head campground is recommended. Otherwise, the highlights are the Cattai Wetlands in Coopernook, the enormous Bird Tree in Middle Brother National Park, Queens Lake and – with a little detour – Lake Cathie Beach.
At the junction with the Oxley Highway, you can branch off towards Port Macquarie. This is the biggest town between Newcastle and Coffs Harbour, and the most obvious overnight stay..
Things to do in Port Macquarie include taking scenic helicopter flights, the Sea Acres Rainforest Centre, and riding camels on Lighthouse Beach.
Port Macquarie accommodation picks
The best Port Macquarie accommodation options are…
- For a great value motel: East Port Motor Inn.
- For families: NRMA Port Macquarie Breakwall Holiday Park.
- For quality apartments with a heated pool: Northpoint Apartments.
- For beachside location: Flynns Beach Resort.
- For overall quality: The Mid Pacific.
Next section: Port Macquarie to Kempsey.