North Coast Getaways
From Byron Bay to Coffs Harbour and all the beautiful towns in-between, Northern NSW is bursting with charming hot spots that you can't help but fall in love with! You may find your perfect Brisbane weekend getaway in the hippy town of Byron Bay, the quaint hinterland towns or the laid back towns of Lennox Heads, Brunswick Heads, Yamba and Coffs Harbour. Wherever you go, take a tip from the locals and just enjoy chilling out.
Driving times from Brisbane:
Driving times from Brisbane:
- Byron – 2 hrs
- Ballina – 2.1 hrs
- Yamba – 3.5 hrs
- Coffs Harbour – 5 hrs
- Sundowner cocktails - Kick back and enjoy the cool sea breeze and mellow beats at the The Beach Hotel, Byron Bay.
- Get back to nature - Take a stroll along one of the many spectacular coastal walks in Yamba or Angourie and reward yourself with a dip in the magnificent blue and green holes.
- Sunday Session - Grab a bottle of iced sav blanc and make yourself comfortable, it’s going to be a long one at the charming Brunswick Heads Pub.
- Snorkeling with the turtles - Add a dose of wow to your weekend by getting up close and personal with the gentle ocean creatures in Byron Bay.
- Get into it - White water rafting in Coffs Harbour, not to be missed! Plus major bragging rights earned.
- Celeb spot and stay - Rae's at Wategos is THE place to luxuriate in Byron Bay. Did we mention that Elle Macpherson is rumoured to stay here?...
- Get the best view Marvel at Byron's pride and joy by hang gliding near the lighthouse.
- Spot the whale - Watch the great migration at the Solitary Islands Marine Park in Coffs Harbour or if it’s not Whale season you can still have a Whale of a time checking out the huge varity of marine life on a snorkeling or diving tour.
- Stay in a slice of paradise - Nestle into the rainforest at Angourie Rainforest Resort and eco-tourism resort in 600ha of picturesque rainforest between Yamba and Angourie.
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