Sydney to Kingscliff road trip: Distance, driving time & best stops

Attractions between Sydney and Kingscliff: Port Stephens

After Newcastle, you might wish to branch off towards all-action Port Stephens. If so, drive towards Williamtown, which offers fighter jets at Fighter World and a quad biking tour across the Worimi Sand Dunes.

Further towards Nelson Bay are a series of wildlife attractions – Oakvale Wildlife Park, the Shark, Ray and All Creatures Rescue Centre and Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters.

Near Anna Bay, you can try camel-riding on Birubi Beach nude bathing at Samurai Beach and watching koalas at the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary.

Things to do in Nelson Bay include dolphin-watching cruises, snorkelling with dolphins and doing the Tomaree Head Summit Walk.

For Nelson Bay accommodation, consider the golf course-focused Landmark Resort, the affordable Peninsula Motel and Serviced Apartments or the apartment-style Mantra Nelson Bay.

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