Sydney to Brisbane, Australia : Road Trip 17 day travel itinerary
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Picture perfect beaches, cool cities and stunning national parks - a road tripper’s paradise!
17 Days
Culture
Outdoor
Active
Relax
Food
Road Trip
Nature
Beach
Wildlife
Art
Shopping
There is no better place to start your adventure than Sydney, Australia’s Harbour City. Exciting, yet easygoing, this glossy waterside cosmopolis has so much to offer. Enjoy the food markets, skyline bars and art galleries. View the iconic Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge from the water, and explore Sydney’s surf beaches and tranquil bays.
Say goodbye to Sydney and set off for Port Stephens where you’ll be greeted by pristine waters and stunning sand dunes.
After experiencing a taste of Port Stephens' laid back lifestyle, your next stop will be the majestic Dorrigo National Park, the largest strip of subtropical rainforest on earth.
A visit to Bryon Bay followed by the Gold Coast, Australia's playground, will certainly fill up the next few days of your adventure.
Brisbane, the sun-soaked capital of Queensland, is next on your TripMapper itinerary. Wine and dine at Howard Smith Wharves, indulge at Eat Street Markets, and brighten your style in the city's boutiques.
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Itinerary Highlights
Viewing Sydney's world famous man-made wonders from the water
Byron Bay's pristine beaches and stunning sunsets
Brisbane's boutique stores, world-class art galleries and gastronomic delights
Passing through quaint hinterland towns on route to stunning national parks
Adrenaline fuelled adventures on Australia's Gold Coast
The breathtaking beauty and endless vistas of the Blue Mountains
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Day 1
FOODCoffee/ Snack : Porch and Parlour
Porch and Parlour, Ramsgate Avenue, North Bondi NSW, Australia
ACTIVITYBondi to Coogee coastal walk (see notes)
Bondi, Bondi Beach NSW, Australia
ACTIVITYExplore Paddington and Surry Hills
Surry Hills NSW, Australia
FOODCoffee & Snack : Single O Surry Hills
Single O Surry Hills, Reservoir Street, Surry Hills NSW, Australia
ACTIVITYHyde Park Barracks (museum)
Hyde Park Barracks, Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW, Australia
ACTIVITYSydney Harbour Bridge
BridgeClimb Sydney, Cumberland Street, The Rocks NSW, Australia
Day 2
ACTIVITYDay trip from Sydney to the Blue Mountains National Park
Blue Mountains National Park, New South Wales, Australia
Day 3
ACTIVITYExplore The Rocks and Darling Harbour
The Rocks NSW, Australia
ACTIVITYMuseum of Contemporary Art Australia
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, George Street, The Rocks NSW, Australia
FOODCoffee/ Snack: MCA Cafe
MCA Cafe, George Street, The Rocks NSW, Australia
ACTIVITYRoyal Botanic Gardens
Royal Botanic Gardens, Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney NSW, Australia
ACTIVITYWatch the sunset from Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair
Mrs Macquarie's Chair, Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney NSW, Australia
Day 4
ACTIVITYSpit Bridge to Manly coastal walk (see notes)
Spit Bridge, New South Wales, Australia
FOODCoffee/ Snack : Showbox Coffee Brewers Cafe
Showbox Coffee Brewers Cafe, Whistler Street, Manly NSW, Australia
ACTIVITYManly Beach
Manly Beach, New South Wales, Australia
TRAVELFerry from Manly Wharf to Circular Quay
Manly Wharf, New South Wales, Australia
Day 5
TRAVELDrive to Port Stephens
ACTIVITYCultural Quad Bike Riding (see notes)
Sand Dune Adventures, Nelson Bay Road, Williamtown NSW, Australia
ACTIVITYTilligerry Habitat
Tilligerry Habitat, King Albert Avenue, Tanilba Bay NSW, Australia
FOODLittle Beach Boathouse
Little Beach Boathouse, Victoria Parade, Nelson Bay NSW, Australia
ACTIVITYWreck Beach walk (see notes)
Wreck Beach, Shoal Bay NSW, Australia
ACTIVITYTomaree Head Summit walk
Tomaree Head Summit walk, Shoal Bay Road, Shoal Bay NSW, Australia
Day 6
FOODCoffee/ Snack : The Little Nel
The Little Nel, Government Road, Nelson Bay NSW, Australia
TRAVELDrive to Port Macquarie
ACTIVITYKoala Hospital Port Macquarie
Koala Hospital, Lord Street, Port Macquarie NSW, Australia
ACTIVITYShelly Beach
Shelly Beach, Port Macquarie NSW, Australia
Day 7
TRAVELDrive to Dorrigo National Park
ACTIVITYExplore Dorrigo National Park
Dorrigo Mountain, Dorrigo National Park, Dorrigo Mountain NSW, Australia
OTHEREat and explore in Sawtell
Sawtell NSW, Australia
Day 8
TRAVELDrive to Byron Bay
FOODCoffee/ Snack : Butcher Baker Bangalow
Butcher Baker Bangalow, Byron Street, Bangalow NSW, Australia
ACTIVITYExplore Bangalow
Bangalow NSW, Australia
ACTIVITYThe Farm
The Farm Byron Bay, Ewingsdale Road, Ewingsdale NSW, Australia
FOODThree Blue Ducks
Three Blue Ducks Byron Bay, Ewingsdale Road, Ewingsdale NSW, Australia
ACTIVITYCape Byron walking track
Cape Byron Walking Track, Lighthouse Road, Byron Bay NSW, Australia
ACTIVITYSunset at The Pass
The Pass, Byron Bay NSW, Australia
Day 9
ACTIVITYSkydive
Skydive Byron Bay, Pacific Hwy, Tyagarah NSW, Australia
FOODCoffee/ Snack : Beach Kiosk Byron Bay
Beach Byron Bay, Massinger Street, Byron Bay NSW, Australia
ACTIVITYExplore Bryon Bay
Lawson Street, Byron Bay NSW, Australia
ACTIVITYWategos Beach
Wategos Beach, New South Wales, Australia
Day 10
ACTIVITYSnorkelling - Julian Rocks Marine Reserve (see notes)
TRAVELDrive to Burleigh Heads
ACTIVITYSunset at Burleigh beachfront
Burleigh Pavilion, Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads QLD, Australia
Day 11
FOODCoffee/ Snack : The Paddock Bakery
Paddock Bakery, Hibiscus Haven, Burleigh Heads QLD, Australia
ACTIVITYTallebudgera Creek (see notes)
Tallebudgera Surf Club, Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach QLD, Australia
ACTIVITYOcean view walk at Burleigh Head National Park
Burleigh Head National Park, Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads QLD, Australia
ACTIVITYSunset adventure kayak tour (see notes)
Budds Beach, Surfers Paradise QLD, Australia
OTHERRoam and eat at the Miami Marketta
Miami Marketta, Hillcrest Parade, Miami QLD, Australia
Day 12
ACTIVITYParasailing (see notes)
Main Beach QLD, Australia
ACTIVITYWalk along Surfer's Paradise Esplanade
Surfers Paradise Esplanade, Esplanade, Surfers Paradise QLD, Australia
ACTIVITYSkyPoint Observation Deck
SkyPoint Observation Deck, Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise QLD, Australia
FOODCoffee/Snack : Elk Espresso, Broadbeach
ELK Espresso, Broadbeach QLD, Australia
ACTIVITYPacific Fair (shopping)
Pacific Fair Shopping Centre, Hooker Boulevard, Broadbeach QLD, Australia
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