Newcastle to Coffs Harbour road trip: Distance, time & stops

Nambucca Heads and Bongil Bongil National Park

The highway continues to holiday hotspot Nambucca Heads.

Things to do in Nambucca Heads include whale-watching from the Captain Cook Lookout and kayaking in Gaagal Wanggaan National Park.

Places to stay in Nambucca Heads include the family-friendly Ingenia holiday park, the atmospheric Riverview Boutique Motel and the pool-toting Beach Rooms.

From Nambucca Heads to Coffs Harbour, enjoy photo stops at the Oyster Creek Lookout just north of Valla Beach and the Perry’s Hill Lookout just north of the Bellinger River. Near the river, Raleigh Winery cellar door is open for tastings.

Next comes Bongil Bongil National Park, which brings beaches and rainforest. Try spotting koalas on the walking tracks from the Bongil Picnic Area or Sid Burke Picnic Area – plenty of them hang out here.

Next section: Coffs Harbour activities.