31 days in North Coast of New South Wales Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Newcastle: Tomaree Head (in Shoal Bay) and Nelson Bay (Fly Point, Dolphin & Whale Watching, &more). And it doesn't end there: go for a walk through Newcastle Memorial Walk, get great views at Nobbys Head, don't miss a visit to Strzelecki Scenic Lookout, and kick back and relax at Nobbys Beach.

To see ratings, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Newcastle trip planner.

Hyderabad, India to Newcastle is an approximately 19.5-hour combination of flight and train. The time zone changes from India Standard Time (IST) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), which is usually a 4.5 hour difference. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Hyderabad in May; daily highs in Newcastle reach 24°C and lows reach 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Forster.

Explore Forster's surroundings by going to Grandis Picnic Area (in Bulahdelah) and Wingham (Wingham Brush Nature Reserve, Manning Valley Historical Museum, &more).

To see more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Forster trip maker site.

Getting from Newcastle to Forster by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In May in Forster, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can drive to Port Macquarie.

Step out of Port Macquarie with an excursion to North Brother Mountain in Laurieton--about 36 minutes away. There's lots more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Koala Hospital, see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, see the interesting displays at Roto House, and stroll through Coastal walk.

To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Port Macquarie trip builder website.

You can drive from Forster to Port Macquarie in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Traveling from Forster in May, expect nights in Port Macquarie to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are slightly colder, around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to South West Rocks.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near South West Rocks: Kempsey (Macleay River Historical Museum & Bucket Brewery). Spend the 2nd (Fri) exploring nature at Arakoon National Park.

For more things to do, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our South West Rocks online route maker.

You can drive from Port Macquarie to South West Rocks in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Port Macquarie in May, you will find days in South West Rocks are a bit warmer (24°C), and nights are about the same (13°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to go by car to Coffs Harbour.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Coffs Harbour: Nambucca Heads (V-Wall & Rotary Lookout), Parque Nacional de Dorrigo (in Dorrigo) and Bellingen Kombi Tours (in Bellingen). Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the history behind The Big Banana Fun Park, get great views at Mutton Bird Island Lookout, admire the natural beauty at North Coast Regional Botanic Garden, and explore the landscape on two wheels at Coffs Creek Walk and Cycleway.

For photos, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read our Coffs Harbour tour itinerary builder website.

You can drive from South West Rocks to Coffs Harbour in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in June, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Byron Bay.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Byron Bay: Ballina Naval & Maritime Museum (in Ballina), Tropical Fruit World (in Duranbah) and Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre (in Murwillumbah). The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Cape Byron Walking Track, enjoy the sand and surf at Belongil Beach, visit a coastal fixture at Cape Byron Lighthouse, and relax in the rural setting at The Farm Byron Bay.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Byron Bay online tour planner.

Traveling by flight from Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Byron Bay can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) so you can travel back home.