Long Weekend Getaways
New South Wales is a haven of holiday delights ready for exploration. Whether it’s adventuring the Coast Road from Byron Bay to Sydney, doing a touch of kangaroo spotting, or delving into historic adventures, New South Wales has got you covered. Let’s get this show on the road!
Family fun
If you’re wanting a family adventure, look no further than the coast road from Byron Bay to Sydney. Choose any portion of the 750 km stretch and you’ll have plenty to do. If you make your way to Coffs Harbour, you’ll have the chance to visit the Big Banana Fun park, and Coffs Harbour Butterfly House, super entertaining for everyone. There are plenty of camping grounds dotted all along the coastal road, giving you the choice between a beachfront set-up or an inland bush camping experience! Further down the coast from Coffs Harbour is Yarriabini National Park, which will fulfill all your hiking and adventure desires!
Rest, relaxation and romance
For the romantic getaway dreams are made of, Green Patch camping at Booderee National Park will be the weekend break you’ll be boasting to your friends about forever. Let the beauty of Mother Nature ease away the aches and pains of the last few months; this spot offers serene natural beauty, quiet beaches perfect for sunbathing and swimming, and bushwalking trails - perfect to get lost in. This is your chance for picnicking, kangaroo spotting, and frolicking in nature - yes please! On top of that, the readily available bathrooms, hot showers, and barbecues mean you don’t have to get through on the bare necessities. Make sure to check out the end of our blog post for tips to take this romantic getaway to the next level!
Adventure lover
Arakoon National Park has plenty to offer thrill seekers. There are both powered and unpowered camp sites, depending on your preference (sites 1-19 are unpowered, and overlook the languid waters of Trial Bay). For those of you searching for some more amenities, there are 86 other sites situated around the gaol ruins, which offer a kitchen, showers, toilets, and drinking water. Trial Bay Gaol is a great place to explore if you want a taste of history - it dates back to the 19th century and is part of Australia's European settlement. Arakoon is also suited to the wildlife lover - Fish Rock Cave is sometimes home to grey nurse sharks, making it the perfect spot for a scuba diving session, and Port Macquarie offers some of the best vantage points to watch whales undertake their annual migration between May and November.
