Brisbane to Coffs Harbour: A self-drive itinerary
Route
- Day 1 - Brisbane to Byron Bay
- Day 2 - Byron Bay & Surrounds
- Day 3 - Byron Bay to Coffs Harbour
- Day 4 - Coffs Harbour to Grafton
- Day 5 - Grafton to Brisbane

Brisbane to Byron Bay
Driving Time: 2hrs
Distance: 166km
After collecting your hire campervan from Brisbane, drive an hour south to the legendary Gold Coast. Soak up some rays on the endless yellow beaches, take a surfing lesson, enjoy ‘the Goldie’s’ excellent dining or just pull up a chair and indulge in some world-class people watching. For a quieter experience, you could take a paddleboard out on Currumbin Creek or head into the hinterland to visit Springbrook National Park.
From the Gold Coast it’s an easy drive south to Byron Bay. If you’ve got the time, why not visit the new-age Crystal Castle or stop for fish and chips in gorgeous Kingscliff or Pottsville?
Inspiration:
- Surf lessons
- Stand-up paddleboarding on Currumbin Creek
- Hike the Springbrook or Burleigh Heads National Park
- Explore bustling Cavill Avenue
- Relive childhood thrills at one of the Gold Coast’s theme parks
- Get magical at Crystal Castle and Shambala Gardens
Inspiration
Explore Burleigh Heads National Park.
Burleigh Heads National Park
Explore Surfers Paradise.
Cavill Avenue
Get magical at Crystal Castle and Shambala Gardens.
Crystal Castle
Go stand-up paddleboarding on Currumbin Creek.
Stand-up Paddleboarding
Hang ten with a surf lesson.
Surf Lessons
Relive childhood thrills at one of the Gold Coast’s theme parks.
Theme Parks