9 days in New South Wales & Gold Coast Itinerary

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Pokolbin
— 1 day
Drive
2
Forster
— 1 night
Drive
3
Coffs Harbour
— 1 night
Fly
4
Byron Bay
— 2 nights
Drive
5
Gold Coast
— 3 nights
Fly
6
Dubbo
— 1 night
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Pokolbin — 1 day

On the 28th (Sun), do a tasting at Leogate Estate Wines, learn about winemaking at Scarborough Wine Co, then do a tasting at Harkham Wines, and finally take an unforgettable tour with a helicopter tour.

For where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Pokolbin online itinerary planner.

Sydney to Pokolbin is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In May, daytime highs in Pokolbin are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to drive to Forster.
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Wineries · Tours
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Forster — 1 night

On the 29th (Mon), get up close to creatures of the deep with Amaroo Cruises, enjoy the sand and surf at Seal Rocks, and then get great views at Cape Hawke Lookout.

For maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Forster tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Pokolbin to Forster takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, train, and bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In May, daily temperatures in Forster can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Coffs Harbour.
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Outdoors · Beaches · Parks · Wildlife
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Coffs Harbour — 1 night

On the 30th (Tue), head outdoors with Dolphin Marine Conservation Park, admire the natural beauty at North Coast Regional Botanic Garden, and then take a peaceful walk through Korora Lookout.

For more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Coffs Harbour trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Forster to Coffs Harbour in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Coffs Harbour are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Byron Bay.
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Parks · Wildlife · Outdoors · Tours
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Byron Bay — 2 nights

Start off your visit on the 31st (Wed): meet some fierce fish with Sundive Byron Bay, then enjoy the sand and surf at Belongil Beach, and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas. On your second day here, enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, then enjoy the sand and surf at Wategos Beach, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Cape Byron Walking Track.

To see maps, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read Byron Bay sightseeing app.

Traveling by flight from Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Byron Bay can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to go by car to Gold Coast.
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Gold Coast — 3 nights

Step out of the city life by going to Kirra Beach and Greenmount Beach. We've included these beaches for you: Burleigh Head National Park and Burleigh Heads Beach. Next up on the itinerary: get outside with Queensland Luxury Car Rentals, find something for the whole family at Sling Shot Gold Coast, kick back and relax at Kurrawa Beach, and get close to the beloved marine mammals with Queensland Scuba Diving Company.

To see photos, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Gold Coast travel itinerary planner.

Getting from Byron Bay to Gold Coast by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to fly to Dubbo.
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Dubbo — 1 night

On the 5th (Mon), take a stroll around Western Plains Cultural Centre, gain interesting insight with Old Dubbo Gaol, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Shoyoen Japanese Garden.

To find traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Dubbo trip itinerary website.

You can fly from Gold Coast to Dubbo in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Gold Coast in June: high temperatures in Dubbo hover around 19°C and lows are around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Parks · Tours · Museums · Shopping
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New South Wales travel guide

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Beaches · Theaters · Hiking Trails
New South Wales boasts stunning snow-capped mountains, sandy beaches, and prosperous cities, including its capital, Sydney. Interior forests and highlands contrast with the coastal plains and oceanside landscape. Foodies on holiday in New South Wales can revel in the country's economic heartland, where vineyards flourish and farmer's markets bring an abundance of local produce to the table. Base yourself in Sydney, a glamorous spot from which to explore, and then head to the beaches to swim and surf.
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