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32 Best Stops Between the Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour

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How long is the drive from the Gold Coast to Coffs Harbour?

The direct drive from the Gold Coast to Coffs Harbour is 195 mi (314 km) , and should have a drive time of 3 hrs 11 mins in normal traffic.

If you’re going on a road trip from the Gold Coast to Coffs Harbour, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Byron Bay and Burleigh Heads , as well as top places to visit like Surfers Paradise Beach and Infinity Attraction, or the ever-popular Witches Falls walking track.

Top cities between the Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour

Burleigh heads, best stops along the gold coast to coffs harbour drive, witches falls walking track.

Surfers Paradise Beach

Infinity Attraction

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Snapper Rocks

Greenmount beach, coolangatta beach, kirra beach, purling brook falls, springbrook national park, springbrook national park, natural bridge, springbrook national park, tweed holiday parks hastings point, tweed regional gallery & margaret olley art centre.

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Cape Byron Walking Track

Cape byron lighthouse cafe, minyon falls lookout, the farm byron bay, lismore square, lismore visitor information, the big prawn, ballina visitor information centre, ballina naval and maritime museum.

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Pippi Beach

Botero coffee, harbourside markets, muttonbird island.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can i drive from the gold coast to coffs harbour.

Yes! You can drive from the Gold Coast to Coffs Harbour.

How far is Coffs Harbour from the Gold Coast by car?

The drive from the Gold Coast to Coffs Harbour is 195 miles (314 km).

How long does it take to drive from the Gold Coast to Coffs Harbour?

Driving from the Gold Coast to Coffs Harbour should take you 3 hrs 11 mins in normal traffic.

How much would gas cost from the Gold Coast to Coffs Harbour?

Gas from the Gold Coast to Coffs Harbour would cost around $17 to $40 , depending on your vehicle's fuel efficiency.

Where should I stop on the way from the Gold Coast to Coffs Harbour?

You could check out Surfers Paradise Beach and Infinity Attraction, or the always popular Witches Falls walking track!

What are the best cities to visit between the Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour?

People love visiting Byron Bay and Burleigh Heads, among others.

What's the weather like in the Gold Coast?

It depends on when you visit! We've compiled data from NASA for each month of the year: see the links below for more information.

• Weather in the Gold Coast in January
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What are some other road trips from the Gold Coast?

There are plenty! Below you'll find links to all the road trips we've assembled for the Gold Coast.

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Yamba, Evans Head, Lennox Head.

Ballina, Lennox head,, Brunswick head,Pottsville, Hastings Point, Kingscliff - all lovely. Stop where you like, fhry are all lovely. Me personally: I would head inland to Murwullimbah and the Tweed Art Gallery for something a bit different from thr coast.

The Big Prawn

https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attraction_Review-g528913-d8115622-Reviews-Big_Prawn-Ballina_New_South_Wales.html

I’m guessing Ulmarra may not be far enough for you - but if not, the pub there is in a great location on the banks of the river &the kitchen does a good job. I’ve only been there for breakfasts, but from that, I think they would do good lunches, too.

http://www.ulmarrahotel.com.au/

Evans Head might have something. I’ve only been there once, but thought it seemed like a nice little town.

Further along, what about Harvest at Neweybar, if it’s not too far for you. Not so much for the view - but great food & nice little hamlet for a wander. https://harvestnewrybar.com.au/

Super casual, great location - Shaw’s at Ballina http://www.shawsbayhotel.com.au/

No doubt you’ve been to The Farm at Ewingsdale- and it may be too close to the GC for you too, but if not -well worth a visit.

http://www.thefarmbyronbay.com.au/

HOT TIP: They’re always busy, so take a seat at the bar near the kitchen if you’re in a hurry & they think it will be a while before a table is available. Order & if a table comes up, just move. If not, it’s spacious enough for lunch.

Pat Morton lookout (Lennox) or Razorback lookout (Evans) anyone?

Yet depends whether u want to go off the highway,

Yamba would be my pick...

Another vote for Yamba, and adding a drive to Angourie and a walk to Angourie Point and a long Back Beach, and lunch at the Pacific Hotel in Yamba.

Safe travels - Robert

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32 Best Stops Between Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast

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How long is the drive from Coffs Harbour to the Gold Coast?

The direct drive from Coffs Harbour to the Gold Coast is 195 mi (314 km) , and should have a drive time of 3 hrs 11 mins in normal traffic.

If you’re going on a road trip from Coffs Harbour to the Gold Coast, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Byron Bay and Burleigh Heads , as well as top places to visit like Harbourside Markets and Botero Coffee, or the ever-popular Muttonbird Island.

Top cities between Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast

• Burleigh Heads

Best stops along Coffs Harbour to the Gold Coast drive

Muttonbird island.

Harbourside Markets

Botero Coffee

Pippi beach.

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Ballina Naval and Maritime Museum

Ballina visitor information centre, the big prawn, lismore visitor information, lismore square, the farm byron bay, minyon falls lookout, cape byron lighthouse cafe.

Cape Byron Walking Track

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Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can i drive from coffs harbour to the gold coast.

Yes! You can drive from Coffs Harbour to the Gold Coast.

How far is the Gold Coast from Coffs Harbour by car?

The drive from Coffs Harbour to the Gold Coast is 195 miles (314 km).

How long does it take to drive from Coffs Harbour to the Gold Coast?

Driving from Coffs Harbour to the Gold Coast should take you 3 hrs 11 mins in normal traffic.

How much would gas cost from Coffs Harbour to the Gold Coast?

Gas from Coffs Harbour to the Gold Coast would cost around $17 to $40 , depending on your vehicle's fuel efficiency.

Where should I stop on the way from Coffs Harbour to the Gold Coast?

You could check out Harbourside Markets and Botero Coffee, or the always popular Muttonbird Island!

What are the best cities to visit between Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast?

People love visiting Byron Bay and Burleigh Heads, among others.

What's the weather like in Coffs Harbour?

It depends on when you visit! We've compiled data from NASA for each month of the year: see the links below for more information.

• Weather in Coffs Harbour in January
• Weather in Coffs Harbour in February
• Weather in Coffs Harbour in March
• Weather in Coffs Harbour in April
• Weather in Coffs Harbour in May
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What are some other road trips from Coffs Harbour?

There are plenty! Below you'll find links to all the road trips we've assembled for Coffs Harbour.

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• Coffs Harbour to Katoomba drive
• Coffs Harbour to Adelaide drive
• Coffs Harbour to Noosa drive
• Coffs Harbour to Hobart drive
• Coffs Harbour to Cairns drive
• Coffs Harbour to Beerwah drive
• Coffs Harbour to Dubbo drive
• Coffs Harbour to South West Rocks drive
• Coffs Harbour to Toowoomba drive
• Coffs Harbour to Pokolbin drive
• Coffs Harbour to Ballarat drive
• Coffs Harbour to Launceston drive
• Coffs Harbour to Shoalhaven drive
• Coffs Harbour to Bundaberg drive
• Coffs Harbour to Nelson Bay drive
• Coffs Harbour to Wollongong drive
• Coffs Harbour to Townsville drive
• Coffs Harbour to Armidale drive
• Coffs Harbour to Tamworth drive
• Coffs Harbour to Torquay drive
• Coffs Harbour to Hervey Bay drive
• Coffs Harbour to Port Douglas drive

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Where to Swim on the Road from Coffs Harbour to the Gold Coast

If you’re road tripping from Coffs Harbour to the Gold Coast , then finding some great spots to swim is no doubt a priority.

After all, the North Coast of NSW is home to some of the best beaches in the world.

Plus, there’s a bunch of lesser-known swimming holes inland, including places where you can take a dip under a waterfall.

Here’s your stop-by-stop guide to where to swim.

SWIMMING SPOTS IN AND AROUND COFFS HARBOUR

Don’t leave Coffs Harbour without jumping into some of its best swimming spots. For gentle waves, cafes and classic photos of Coffs’ 100-year-old timber wharf, head to Jetty Beach.

Meanwhile, at the less busy Emerald Beach, you’ll find pretty views and maybe even dolphins. But, if it’s big surf you’re after, make tracks to Diggers, which also offers spectacular sunsets. 

Head north for half-an-hour to reach gorgeous Red Rock, named after its stunning rock formations. Or, go inland for a dip under Scouts Falls – one of the many unexpected adventures you can have in and around Coffs . 

SWIMMING SPOTS IN AND AROUND YAMBA

Your next stop should be Yamba, which lies around 90 minutes’ drive north. Here, you’ll find nine beaches to explore. 

Travelling with the family and looking for sheltered swimming spots? Go to Main Beach. Life savers are on hand, plus there’s a rockpool. Alternatively, swing by Whiting Beach, which lies on the Clarence River mouth, where it’s well protected from ocean swell. 

Surfers should put Angourie Point on the itinerary. The only catch is that this 150-metre-long break can be pretty popular, so arrive early or be prepared to wait your turn. 

Just behind Angourie are the famous Blue and Green Pools. These deep, stillwater pools were quarries until a freshwater spring was disturbed, transforming them into swimming holes.

SWIMMING SPOTS IN AND AROUND BYRON BAY

Another 90 minutes in the car will land you in Byron Bay. A dip at Main Beach, backdropped by the Great Dividing Range, is undoubtedly one of the North Coast’s most special experiences. 

But, there’s a bunch of lesser-known spots not far away. To introduce the kids to the magic of swimming under a waterfall, head to Killen Falls, which are 30 minutes’ drive south. There’s a big pool surrounded by rainforest, as well as a cave and lookout to explore. 

45 minutes’ drive west, in Nightcap National Park, are Whian Whian Falls, which are a bit of a local secret. For the best experience, visit after rain. But, even if the falls aren’t flowing at their fullest, it’s still a lovely spot for a picnic – and the drive in and out is a delight.

SWIMMING SPOTS IN AND AROUND TWEED HEADS

Your last stop before reaching the Gold Coast should be Tweed Heads, where there are 38 kilometres of coastline. 

For white sands and picturesque views, swing by Kingscliff Beach. It’s also home to Cudgen Creek, a calm swimming spot that’s ideal for children.

To escape the crowds and soak up some spectacular scenery, head for Dreamtime Beach, which is just south of Fingal Head. 

Another half-an-hour’s drive will you get to the Gold Coast, where you’ll be treated to 70 kilometres of uninterrupted coastline.

HOW TO ROAD TRIP FROM COFFS HARBOUR TO THE GOLD COAST

The road trip from Coffs Harbour to the Gold Coast is a 300-kilometre journey that takes you through some of Australia’s prettiest spots. For more ideas about where to stop, check out our Sydney to Gold Coast itinerary .

Don’t have time to drive all the way from Sydney? Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport or the Gold Coast Airport , and pick up a SIXT car rental.

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Distance between Coffs Harbour and Gold Coast

Driving non-stop from coffs harbour to gold coast.

How far is Gold Coast from Coffs Harbour? Here's the quick answer if you are able to make this entire trip by car without stopping.

Nonstop drive: 198 miles or 319 km

Driving time: 3 hours, 50 minutes

Realistically, you'll probably want to add a buffer for rest stops, gas, or food along the way. To get a better idea of how long this trip would really be, scroll down to calculate how many hours it would take if you drive with stops .

Flying non-stop from Coffs Harbour to Gold Coast

Now let's assume you have a private jet and you can fly in the fastest possible straight line between Coffs Harbour, New South Wales and Gold Coast, Queensland. Because of the curvature of the Earth, the shortest distance is actually the "great circle" distance, or "as the crow flies" which is calculated using an iterative Vincenty formula.

Flight distance: 158 miles or 255 km

Flight time: 49 minutes

The straight line flight distance is 40 miles less than driving on roads, which means the driving distance is roughly 1.2x of the flight distance.

Your plane flies much faster than a car, so the flight time is about 1/5th of the time it would take to drive.

This is a relatively short flight in a private plane, but you might be planning to book a commercial flight. In that case, your travel time would really need to include how many minutes to get to your local airport, wait for security, board and taxi on the runway, land at the other airport, and get to your destination. Scroll down to see a more realistic calculation that takes into account all these factors to get a more accurate estimate of your actual flight time .

Coffs Harbour to Gold Coast road trip

Let's say you're actually planning a road trip to Gold Coast, and you want to stop on the way to explore. If it's a real road trip, you might want to check out interesting places along the way, or maybe eat at a great restaurant. That's what Trippy is perfect for, helping you figure out travel plans in detail.

Road trip: 1 day of driving

With the full itinerary planned out, we can estimate your total travel time for this trip.

Travel time: 4.5 hours on the road

Start in Coffs Harbour .

Drive for about 1 hour , then stop in Grafton and stay for about 1 hour. Next, drive for another 44 minutes then stop in Angourie and stay for 1 hour. Drive for 1 hour then stop in Ballina (Australia) and stay for 1 hour. Drive for 1.5 hours then stop in Broadbeach and stay for 1 hour. Finally, drive for about 6 minutes and arrive in Gold Coast .

Coffs Harbour to Gold Coast airports and flights

In the quick calculation above, we assumed you had a private plane and just wanted to know the time in the air from city to city. But for most of us, we're going to be flying on a commercial airline (whether it's first class or coach). So that means we really need to account for all the extra travel time getting to the airport, waiting for our flight, and making it to the destination.

To give you a better estimate of real-life travel, we've put together a flight itinerary with actual airports. Eventually you'll be able to customize this plan, choosing your own airports and flights. But for now, here's an example we've selected to give you an idea of how traveling might work between airports.

Departure airport: Clarence Valley Regional Airport (GFN)

Arrival airport: Brisbane Airport (BNE)

With the airports selected, we can estimate the travel time to and from the airport, based on how far the airport is from downtown.

Getting to the airport: 113 minutes

Getting to your destination: 140 minutes

Now finally, let's look at an example flight from GFN to BNE and figure out how long it would take to fly including take-off and landing, and time to taxi on the runway.

Commercial flight time: 49 minutes

So now we can finally get an idea of the total travel time from Coffs Harbour to Gold Coast including time spent getting to/from the airports, an estimated wait time of 2 hours at the airport for TSA security lines and waiting at the gate, and the actual flight itself.

Total travel time: 7 hours

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Trippy has a ton of information that can help you plan your trip to Gold Coast, Queensland. Start by reading the Trippy page on where to stay in Gold Coast . Check out some of the questions people have asked about Gold Coast like What are fun things to do with a family on Australia's Gold Coast? . Click the button below to explore Gold Coast in detail.

How far is it the other way?

The distance is the same either way if you're flying a straight line (or driving the same roads back and forth). But for a real trip, there can be plenty of differences so go ahead and check the reverse directions to get the distance from Gold Coast to Coffs Harbour , or go to the main page to calculate the distance between cities .

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Dubbo to Coffs Harbour road trip: Best stops, distance & drive time

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The best stops on a Dubbo to Coffs Harbour road trip include Tamworth and Armidale. By car along sealed roads, the distance from Dubbo to Coffs Harbour is 608km, with a driving time of around 7h36m.

Planning a Dubbo to Coffs Harbour road trip

A Dubbo to Coffs Harbour road trip will take you from one of Australia’s most fascinating inland cities to a holiday hotspot on the New South Wales Mid North Coast.

Dubbo  is best known for the  Taronga Western Plains Zoo , where you can  stay overnight  and do  safari-style tours . To find good quality Dubbo accommodation that suits your tastes,  explore the options here .

Coffs Harbour is an action-packed  New South Wales  city with plenty of beaches. It also offers  kayaking tours  with marine scientists and a  treetop adventure course . For Coffs Harbour accommodation deals,  ferret around here .

This guide should help you plan your perfect Dubbo to Coffs Harbour road trip itinerary .

Dubbo to Coffs Harbour distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Dubbo to Coffs Harbour is 608km . That makes for a driving time of around seven hours and 36 minutes.

Good stops to add to a Dubbo to Coffs Harbour road trip itinerary include Tamworth and Armidale.

Dubbo has a surprisingly strong hand when it comes to attractions. Top of the list are the Dubbo Observatory  and  Taronga Western Plains Zoo . Book tickets for the latter online to  skip the queue .

Other  things to do in Dubbo  include spooky ghost tours at the  Old Dubbo Gaol .

Dubbo accommodation picks

Australia specialist booking site Wotif offers Dubbo accommodation for from $80 a night. To search through the options, visit the top deals page .

However, the following well-reviewed Dubbo accommodation options are particularly worth considering.

• For families : Discovery Parks Dubbo holiday park.
• For business travellers and anyone who wants a bit more space : The Quest apartments.
• For good value in a central location : Surestay Hotel .
• For a high quality motel with indoor AND outdoor pools : Cattlemans Country Motor Inn .

Dubbo to Coffs Harbour road trip: Dubbo to Coolah

Leaving Dubbo along the Golden Highway/B84, the first realistic stop is an hour away in Dunedoo. There’s nothing to get massively excited about here, but there are a few places to eat, plus a swimming pool and golf course. The highlight for visitors is likely to be the silo art – massive murals have been painted on Dunedoo’s grain silos.

The Dubbo to Tamworth leg of the Dubbo to Coffs Harbour drive then continues towards Coolah along Black Stump Way.

From Coolah, you can potentially make a detour into Coolah Tops National Park  a potential detour from here. There are several waterfalls, lookouts, walking trails and campgrounds to enjoy.

Dubbo to Coffs Harbour drive: Coolah to Tamworth

Otherwise, continue along the uneventful Black Stump Way before eventually turning right down Purlewaugh Road. This becomes Coonabarabran Road and passes the Spring Ridge Rifle Range.

Just after the Mooki River crossing in Caroona, you’ll need to branch left onto Waverley Road, cross the  Kamilaroi Highway  and continue east along Gap Road.

This will take you to Werris Creek , arguably the most interesting town between Dubbo and Tamworth.

The  Rail Journeys Museum  here is devoted to all things train travel. There’s also the Australian Railway Monument, which pays tribute to 2,700 railway workers who died in the course of duty.

Werris Creek Road will take you north-east into guitar-twanging Tamworth.

Things to do in Tamworth  include the Australian Country Music Hall of Fame and the Tamworth Powerstation Museum, which explores electricity and electronics. For natural beauty in the vicinity, try  Chaffey Dam  near  Nundle .

The best places to stay in Tamworth

There are several Tamworth accommodation options. These, however, are the best picks…

• For excellent value and a pool: Roydons Motor Inn .
• For design flair: CH Boutique Hotel .
• For central location: City Sider Motor Inn .
• For spacious apartments: Cadman Motor Inn and Apartments .
• For heritage and charm: Quality Inn Ashby House .

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