5N NSW Coast Self-Drive Tour | Sydney to Byron Bay

Five nights self-driving the New South Wales coast from Sydney through Port Stephens and Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay, on 5-star stays.

Byron Bay's lighthouse cape is the destination on this five-night New South Wales coast self-drive that runs north from Sydney through Port Stephens and Coffs Harbour. With 5-star and 4-star stays along the way, the trip is built for a leisurely coastal road trip.

What you see on the NSW coast drive

Sydney opens on the harbour, Port Stephens brings dolphins and the Stockton dunes, Coffs Harbour the Big Banana coast, and Byron Bay the easternmost lighthouse and surf beaches. Self-driving suits the laid-back beach towns of the route.

Who this tour is for

Five nights with breakfast daily, 5-star and 4-star hotels and nine activities. For confident drivers wanting a relaxed northern-NSW beach road trip on their own schedule.

Trip Highlights

• Byron Bay lighthouse and surf beaches
• Port Stephens dolphins and Stockton dunes
• Coffs Harbour coast
• Sydney harbour to open the drive

Day 1: Sydney | Harbour arrival

Pick up the car in Sydney and explore the harbour.

Day 2: Sydney | Harbour day

A day for Bondi, the Harbour Bridge and the city.

Day 3: Port Stephens | Dolphins and dunes

Drive north to Port Stephens for dolphins and the Stockton dunes.

Day 4: Coffs Harbour | Coastal town

Continue to Coffs Harbour on the mid-north coast.

Day 5: Byron | Lighthouse cape

Drive to Byron Bay for the easternmost lighthouse and surf.

Day 6: Byron | Departure

Depart Byron Bay for the journey home.

Inclusions

• 4-star hotel accommodation — Best Western Plus Camperdown Suites (2 nights)
• 4-star hotel accommodation — Ingenia Holidays Middle Rock (1 nights)
• 4-star hotel accommodation — BreakFree Aanuka Beach Resort (1 nights)
• 4-star hotel accommodation — Crystalbrook Byron (1 nights)
• Meals as per itinerary
• 9 activity passes (as per itinerary)