Taree to Coffs Harbour road trip: Distance, driving time and stops
Attractions between Taree and Coffs Harbour: South West Rocks and Macksville
After the Port Macquarie to Kempsey leg, it’s 106km from Kempsey to Coffs Harbour. Again, the Pacific Highway runs mainly inland. But the highlights are arguably along the coast. Hat Head National Park, the Trial Bay Gaol at Arakoon and Horseshoe Bay Beach at South West Rocks are highlights.
South West Rocks accommodation picks
The best South West Rocks accommodation options are:
- For families: NRMA South West Rocks Holiday Park.
- For an indulgent villa: Salt.
- For charm and character: Heritage Guesthouse.
- For great value: Ingenia Holidays South West Rocks.
- For good location, a pool and free parking: Rockpool Motor Inn.
Otherwise, the Yarriabini Lookout is a short detour off the Pacific Highway. Drive up, and there are fabulous views over the Macleay River Valley and coast.
You’ll then skirt Macksville on the Nambucca River. Things to do in Macksville include spotting birds at the Valley of the Mist wetland and dosing up on colonial heritage at the Mary Boulton Pioneer Cottage. The Mandarin Motel is the best bet for overnight Macksville accommodation.
Click through to the next section: Nambucca Heads and Bongil Bongil National Park.