Days 8 – 9 Coffs Harbour
Distance: approx 232 km / 145 miles
The city of Coffs Harbour is at the heart of the spectacular Coffs Coast and not only offers some stunning beaches but also a marine sanctuary, whale watching and a great selection of bushwalking trails, however it’s probably best known as being the home of the iconic Big Banana amusement park.
Days 10 – 11 Port Macquarie
Distance: approx 153 km / 96 miles
Port Macquarie is best known for its beaches, its wildlife and for its penal colony past. Take the coastal walk to the lighthouse for some stunning views across the water, as well as sightings of whales and dolphins. Another great place to visit is the Billabong Zoo which has a koala breeding centre.
Days 12 – 13 Lake Macquarie
Distance: approx 272 km / 170 miles
Lake Macquarie is a place where the simple things you love never went out of style, where the dress code reads ‘barefoot’ and the soundtrack is the gentle lapping of waves on the shore or the sizzle of a barbecue. It is home to the largest saltwater lake in the southern hemisphere which is more than twice the size of Sydney Harbour!
