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East Coast Australia · 14 days

A sun-drenched journey from Sydney to the Gold Coast, focusing on pristine coastal national parks, boutique beach towns, and the region's renowned specialty coffee culture with manageable scenic walks.

14days
42stops
DAY01

Bondi Beach → Gap Bluff Walking Track

Overnight in Gap Bluff Walking Track
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Bondi Beach· start
  3. 12:00
    Skittle Lane Coffee
  5. 15:0017:00
    Gap Bluff Walking Track· overnight
DAY02

Manly Beach → The Boathouse Palm Beach

Overnight in The Boathouse Palm Beach
  1. 09:00
    Manly Beach· start
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Barrenjoey Lighthouse Walk
  5. 15:00
    The Boathouse Palm Beach· overnight
DAY03

Bouddi Coastal Walk → The

Overnight in The
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Bouddi Coastal Walk· start
  3. 12:00
    Glee Coffee Roasters
  5. 15:00
    The· overnight
DAY04

Stockton Sand Dunes → Shoal Bay

Overnight in Shoal Bay Country Club
  1. 09:00
    Stockton Sand Dunes· start
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Tomaree Head Summit Hike
  5. 15:00
    Shoal Bay Country Club· overnight
DAY05

Myall Lakes National Park → Cape Hawke Lookout

Overnight in Cape Hawke Lookout
  1. 09:00
    Myall Lakes National Park· start
  3. 12:00
    Beach Bums Cafe
  5. 15:00
    ⭐ Cape Hawke Lookout· overnight
DAY06

Tacking Point Lighthouse → Koala Hospital

Overnight in Koala Hospital
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Tacking Point Lighthouse· start
  3. 12:00
    Social Grounds Coffee
  5. 15:00
    Koala Hospital· overnight
DAY07

Trial Bay Gaol → Macleay Valley Coffee

Overnight in Macleay Valley Coffee
  1. 09:00
    Trial Bay Gaol· start
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Smoky Cape Lighthouse
  5. 15:00
    Macleay Valley Coffee· overnight
DAY08

Muttonbird Island Nature Rese… → Sealy Lookout

Overnight in Sealy Lookout
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve· start
  3. 12:00
    Supply Coffee Roasters
  5. 15:00
    Sealy Lookout· overnight
DAY09

Angourie → Gather Yamba

Overnight in Gather Yamba
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Angourie Blue Pool· start
  3. 12:00
    Yamba Lighthouse
  5. 15:00
    Gather Yamba· overnight
DAY10

Bayleaf Cafe → Wategos Beach

Overnight in Wategos Beach
  1. 09:00
    Bayleaf Cafe· start
  3. 12:00
    ⭐ Cape Byron Lighthouse
  5. 15:00
    Wategos Beach· overnight
DAY11

Minyon Falls Lookout → Bangalow

Overnight in Bangalow Village
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Minyon Falls Lookout· start
  3. 12:00
    Doma Cafe
  5. 15:00
    Bangalow Village· overnight
DAY12

Cabarita Headland → Fingal Head

Overnight in Fingal Head Causeway
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Cabarita Headland· start
  3. 12:00
    The Crafty Cow
  5. 15:00
    Fingal Head Causeway· overnight
DAY13

Burleigh Head National Park → Tallebudgera Creek

Overnight in Tallebudgera Creek
  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Burleigh Head National Park· start
  3. 12:00
    Social Brew
  5. 15:00
    Tallebudgera Creek· overnight
DAY14

Surfers Paradise Beach → Gold Coast Airport

  1. 09:00
    ⭐ Surfers Paradise Beach· start
  3. 12:00
    Paradox Coffee Roasters
  5. 15:00
    Gold Coast Airport
Heads Up
  • National Park entry fees may apply; consider a NSW Parks Pass for multiple stops.
  • Whale watching season is typically June to November along this coastline.
  • Always check local surf conditions and swim between the red and yellow flags.
  • Coffee shops in regional towns often close by 2:00 PM or 3:00 PM.