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.
- Bondi Beach
- Barrenjoey Lighthouse Walk
- Bouddi Coastal Walk
- Tomaree Head Summit Hike
- Cape Hawke Lookout
- Tacking Point Lighthouse
- Smoky Cape Lighthouse
- Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve
Sydney Coastal Cliffs and Harbor Views
Bondi Beach
Bondi Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, AU
Skittle Lane Coffee
Skittle Lane Coffee, Sydney, New South Wales, AU
Gap Bluff Walking Track
Gap Bluff Walking Track, Watsons Bay, New South Wales, AU
Northern Beaches and Palm Beach Trek
Manly Beach
Manly Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, AU
Barrenjoey Lighthouse Walk
Barrenjoey Lighthouse Walk, Palm Beach, New South Wales, AU
The Boathouse Palm Beach
The Boathouse Palm Beach, Palm Beach, New South Wales, AU
Central Coast Lakes and Coastal Pines
Bouddi Coastal Walk
Bouddi Coastal Walk, Killcare, New South Wales, AU
Glee Coffee Roasters
Glee Coffee Roasters, Wyong, New South Wales, AU
The Entrance
The Entrance, Central Coast, New South Wales, AU
Sand Dunes and Port Stephens Bays
Stockton Sand Dunes
Stockton Sand Dunes, Anna Bay, New South Wales, AU
Tomaree Head Summit Hike
Tomaree Head Summit Hike, Shoal Bay, New South Wales, AU
Shoal Bay Country Club
Shoal Bay Country Club, Shoal Bay, New South Wales, AU
Lakeside Serenity and Forster Shores
Myall Lakes National Park
Myall Lakes National Park, Bulahdelah, New South Wales, AU
Beach Bums Cafe
Beach Bums Cafe, Forster, New South Wales, AU
Cape Hawke Lookout
Cape Hawke Lookout, Forster, New South Wales, AU
Port Macquarie Koalas and Coastal Paths
Tacking Point Lighthouse
Tacking Point Lighthouse, Port Macquarie, New South Wales, AU
Social Grounds Coffee
Social Grounds Coffee, Port Macquarie, New South Wales, AU
Koala Hospital
Koala Hospital, Port Macquarie, New South Wales, AU
South West Rocks and Historic Gaols
Trial Bay Gaol
Trial Bay Gaol, South West Rocks, New South Wales, AU
Smoky Cape Lighthouse
Smoky Cape Lighthouse, South West Rocks, New South Wales, AU
Macleay Valley Coffee
Macleay Valley Coffee, South West Rocks, New South Wales, AU
Coffs Harbour Jetties and Rainforests
Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve
Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, AU
Supply Coffee Roasters
Supply Coffee Roasters, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, AU
Sealy Lookout
Sealy Lookout, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, AU
Angourie Blue Pools and Yamba Vibes
Angourie Blue Pool
Angourie Blue Pool, Angourie, New South Wales, AU
Yamba Lighthouse
Yamba Lighthouse, Yamba, New South Wales, AU
Gather Yamba
Gather Yamba, Yamba, New South Wales, AU
Byron Bay Surf and Lighthouse Loop
Bayleaf Cafe
Bayleaf Cafe, Byron Bay, New South Wales, AU
Cape Byron Lighthouse
Cape Byron Lighthouse, Byron Bay, New South Wales, AU
Wategos Beach
Wategos Beach, Byron Bay, New South Wales, AU
Byron Hinterland and Minyon Falls
Minyon Falls Lookout
Minyon Falls Lookout, Nightcap National Park, New South Wales, AU
Doma Cafe
Doma Cafe, Federal, New South Wales, AU
Bangalow Village
Bangalow Village, Bangalow, New South Wales, AU
Tweed Coast and Cabarita Headland
Cabarita Headland
Cabarita Headland, Cabarita Beach, New South Wales, AU
The Crafty Cow
The Crafty Cow, Casuarina, New South Wales, AU
Fingal Head Causeway
Fingal Head Causeway, Fingal Head, New South Wales, AU
Burleigh Heads and Gold Coast Skyline
Burleigh Head National Park
Burleigh Head National Park, Burleigh Heads, Queensland, AU
Social Brew
Social Brew, Burleigh Heads, Queensland, AU
Tallebudgera Creek
Tallebudgera Creek, Palm Beach, Queensland, AU
Surfers Paradise and Departure
Surfers Paradise Beach
Surfers Paradise Beach, Gold Coast, Queensland, AU
Paradox Coffee Roasters
Paradox Coffee Roasters, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, AU
Gold Coast Airport
Gold Coast Airport, Coolangatta, Queensland, AU
- 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.