Sydney to Gold Coast road trip: Stops, distance & driving time

Sydney to Gold Coast road trip: North to Kempsey

The first leg from Port Macquarie to Kempsey has plenty of detours worth considering – including Limeburners Creek National Park, Goolawah National Park and surfer haven Crescent Head.

Kempsey, meanwhile, offers wine-tasting at the Cassegrain Wines cellar door and country music memorabilia at the Slim Dusty Centre.

Kempsey accommodation choices include the riverside Park Drive Motel and the Motel Kempsey, which has a children’s pool.

Click through to the next section: South West Rocks and Macksville.