The road trip from Brisbane to Sydney is one of the most exciting routes for self-driving cars in Australia, allowing you to enjoy the greatest fun you can enjoy on a camping trailer tour: driving along the coast and enjoying the magnificent scenery, various fresh options, beaches, and countless outdoor fun activities, rainforests, national parks, and wildlife only in the southern hemisphere. You can choose to camp at caravan parks, national parks, or any other beautiful campgrounds during the great road trip. There are bush camps, beach camps, and park camps in the Brisbane to Sydney camper trailer camp recommendation so you can just choose whatever you want. What are you waiting for? Let’s go and get it!
Brisbane to Sydney Drive
Distance: 942 km | 11 hrs
Places to stop: Gold Coast – Byron Bay – Coffs Harbour – Port Macquarie
Stop 1 – Gold Coast, Queensland
Gold Coast, Queensland
Drive to the Gold Coast and enjoy its unparalleled vitality. Why not try jet skiing or surfing in this paradise and you can sunbathe on your skin and sprinkle some salt on your hair. The star attractions on the Gold Coast are its beaches, including the world-famous Surfers Paradise Beach. Gold Coast is also known for its famous various theme parks and there is always one for you. Dream World, Sea World, and Wild Water World are all worth visiting.
Caravan Parks nearby:
Main Beach Tourist Park
Address: 3600 Main Beach Parade, Main Beach QLD 4217
Nobby Beach Holiday Village, Gold Coast
Address: 2200 Gold Coast Hwy, Miami QLD 4220
National Parks nearby:
Lamington National Park
Springbrook National Park
Stop 2 – Byron Bay, NSW
Byron Bay, NSW
Byron Bay, Australia’s most eastern town, is a coastal town located on the far north coast of NSW. The region is known for its romantic white sand beaches, wonderful shopping & dining experiences, hilarious and interesting festivals, and vivid community spirit. Heading to Byron Bay Lighthouse to experience a fantastic sunset is a must-do activity here.
Caravan Parks nearby:
BIG4 Ballina Headlands Holiday Park
Address: 35 Skennars Head Rd, Skennars Head NSW 2478
Broadwater Sunrise Caravan Park
Address: 74-92 Pacific Hwy, Broadwater NSW 2472
National Parks nearby:
Rummery Park campground
Cutters Camp campground
Stop 3 – Coffs Harbour, NSW
Coffs Harbour, NSW
Continue along Australia’s east coast to Coffs Harbour, another idyllic holiday paradise on the Australian sea. The town of Coffs Harbour is one of the largest urban centers on the North Coast, a fantastic place for dolphins, tropical fish, and whales. There are spectacular whale watching spots from May to November every year and headlands here are also beautiful. If you are a real fun of dolphins, Dolphin Ocean Magic Park deserves a visit.
Caravan Parks nearby:
BIG4 Sawtell Beach Holiday Park
Address: 5 Lyons Rd, Sawtell NSW 2452
Reflections Holiday Parks Coffs Harbour
Address: 123 Pacific Hwy, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
National Parks nearby:
Platypus Flat campground
Pebbly Beach campground
Stop 4 – Port Macquarie, NSW
Port Macquarie, NSW
Go to Port Macquarie and continue to admire the beautiful scenery of Australia’s east coast. This lovely seaside town is located at the mouth of the Hastings River on the North Coast. You can relax in the seaside town, enjoy yummy food or watch whales. Exploring beautiful beaches, tropical rainforests, and the Hastings River wine region could be also good choices. Port Macquarie has the most koalas on the east coast of Australia and is also home to the famous Koala Hospital.
Caravan Parks nearby:
NRMA Port Macquarie Breakwall Holiday Park
Address: 1 Munster St, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
Brigadoon Holiday Park
Address: 7 Eames Ave, North Haven NSW 2443
National Parks nearby:
Diamond Head campground
Crowdy Gap campground
Finally, we ended our camping road trip and arrived at our destination Sydney. Please feel free to relax and enjoy the charm of this cosmopolitan city. You must be amazed by this Australian camping trip, which provides you with fully experience the fun of camping. Enjoy the aftertaste and it’s time to plan your next camping trip!
Can’t wait to start your next camping trip?
If your family and you are thinking about having a great camping road trip experience, getting yourself a caravan or a camper trailer will definitely help you a lot. Contact Star Vision Campers & Caravans today by calling 1300 783 318 for more information.