60 days in New South Wales & Canberra Itinerary

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to North Brother Mountain and Roto House. And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Breakwall Waking Path, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, pause for some serene contemplation at St Thomas Anglican Church, and contemplate the waterfront views at Hastings River.

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Sydney to Port Macquarie is an approximately 4.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Sydney in February: highs in Port Macquarie hover around 25°C, while lows dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can drive to Coffs Harbour.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Parque Nacional de Dorrigo and Coffs Harbour Muttonbird Island. There's much more to do: play a few rounds at Bonville Golf Resort, get to know the resident critters at Coffs Harbour Butterfly House, step off the mainland to explore South Solitary Island, and enjoy the sand and surf at Solitary Islands Coastal Walk.

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Getting from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Port Macquarie in March, you will find days in Coffs Harbour are a bit warmer (30°C), and nights are about the same (21°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Byron Bay.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Adrenaline & Extreme Tours and Pat Morton Lookout. Step out of Byron Bay to go to Fingal Head and see Fingal Head Lighthouse, which is approximately 44 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sea views from Cape Byron Lighthouse, discover the deep blue sea with Byron Bay Dive Centre, experience rural life at The Farm Byron Bay, and trek along Cape Byron Walking Track.

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You can fly from Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Nelson Bay.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Dolphin Swim Australia and One Mile Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Nelson Bay: Hawks Nest (Winda Woppa Reserve & Bennetts Beach).

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Traveling by flight from Byron Bay to Nelson Bay takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. March in Nelson Bay sees daily highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) so you can go by car to Mudgee.

Explore hidden gems such as Bald Hill Lookout and SHORT SHEEP Micro-Winery. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Mudgee: Hill End (Merlins Lookout, History Hill, &more). There's lots more to do: gain some tasty knowledge on a distillery tour, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St Mary of the Presentation Catholic Church, don't miss a visit to Fairview ArtSpace, and do a tasting at The Rosby Wines Cellar Door.

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Getting from Nelson Bay to Mudgee by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In March in Mudgee, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to drive to Dubbo.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Peak Hill Open Cut Experience and Shoyoen Japanese Garden. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Dubbo: McFeeters Motor Museum (in Forbes), Parkes (Memorial Hill Lookout, War Memorial, &more) and The Big Fish Fossil Hut (in Peak Hill). The adventure continues: meet the residents at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, see the sky in a new way at Dubbo Observatory, learn about winemaking at Red Earth Estate, and deepen your understanding of the past and present with Old Dubbo Gaol.

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You can drive from Mudgee to Dubbo in 1.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and train; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Pokolbin.

Explore hidden gems such as Harkham Wines and Waverley Estate. Go for a jaunt from Pokolbin to Singleton to see Australian Army Infantry Museum about 34 minutes away. The adventure continues: do a tasting at Oakvale Wines, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, and contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Macquarie.

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Traveling by car from Dubbo to Pokolbin takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of train and bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Canberra.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at National Bonsai & Penjing Collection and ANZAC Parade Walk. Step out of Canberra to go to Paddys River and see Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex, which is approximately 44 minutes away. Spend the 14th (Fri) exploring nature at Namadgi National Park. And it doesn't end there: get engrossed in the history at Australian War Memorial, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, admire the striking features of Parliament of Australia, and engage your brain at Questacon.

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Getting from Pokolbin to Canberra by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Pokolbin in April, expect Canberra to be a bit cooler, temps between 24°C and 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can fly to Wollongong.

Step off the beaten path and head to Historical Aircraft Restoration Society and Carrington Falls. Change things up with these side-trips from Wollongong: Mittagong (Perennial Hill Gardens & Lake Alexandra Reserve), Lawrence Hargrave (in Stanwell Park) and Bradman Museum & International Cricket Hall of Fame (in Bowral).

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Traveling by flight from Canberra to Wollongong takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Canberra in April, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Wollongong, with lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Katoomba.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Govetts Leap and Sublime Point Lookout. Step out of Katoomba to go to Bilpin and see Bilpin Cider Company, which is approximately 54 minutes away. The adventure continues: get great views at The Three Sisters, explore the galleries of Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, take in the dramatic scenery at Wentworth Falls Lookout, and explore the activities along Wentworth Falls Lake.

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Traveling by car from Wollongong to Katoomba takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can go by car back home.