Brisbane to Yamba: A self-drive itinerary
Route
- Day 1 - Brisbane to Byron Bay
- Day 2 - Byron Bay to Yamba
- Day 3 - Yamba to Brisbane

Brisbane to Byron Bay
Driving Time: 2hrs
Distance: 166km
Pick up your van in Brisbane and drive south to Queensland’s most iconic beach strip – the Gold Coast. Try a surf lesson, take a stand-up paddleboard out on Currumbin Creek or drive up into the hinterland to explore the rainforests and waterfalls of Springbrook National Park.
Continue over the NSW border to Byron Bay, one of Australia’s best-loved coastal towns. Byron offers incredible food, boutique shopping, outstanding beaches and world-renowned surf breaks. Enjoy the views from Cape Byron lighthouse, visit Julian Rocks by sea kayak or just unwind on Byron’s blissful yellow sands.
Inspiration:
Inspiration
Relax with a Byron Bay massage or spa treatment.
Spa
Go stand-up paddleboarding on Currumbin Creek.
Stand-up Paddleboarding
Hang ten with a surf lesson.
Surf Lessons
Wander Springbrook’s walking tracks.
Walking Tracks