Sydney to Brisbane road trip: Distance, driving time & best stops
Sydney to Brisbane road trip: Port Macquarie
On the drive from Taree to Port Macquarie, the Cattai Wetlands in Coopernook make for a pleasant stop, but diverting east for Crowdy Bay National Park is more rewarding. The Diamond Head campground is a cracking place for spotting kangaroos.
Stay near the Pacific Highway for Middle Brother National Park, home to the enormous 69 metre Bird Tree.
The drive then continues past Queens Lake, with Lake Cathie an optional coastal diversion.
If stopping in Port Macquarie – a logical overnighter on the journey – turn east at the junction with the Oxley Highway.
Things to do in Port Macquarie include the Sea Acres Rainforest Centre, riding camels on Lighthouse Beach and taking scenic helicopter flights.
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.
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