Newcastle to Port Macquarie road trip: Distance, drive time & stops

Newcastle to Port Macquarie coastal road trip stops

However, you can turn the Newcastle to Port Macquarie drive into a road trip, largely hugging the coast. The southern end is mainly beaches and lakes, with Myall Lake, Smiths Lake and Wallis Lake providing backdrops for the likes of Seal Rocks, Blueys Beach and Boomerang Beach.

Continue north along the coast towards Forster–Tuncurry and you’ll also pass through the Booti-Booti National Park. Climb the observation tower at Cape Hawke to spot migrating whales.

Click through to the next section: National Parks and Lake Cathie.