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2019
25
March
Best Beaches to Visit Between Sydney and Brisbane for Christmas and New Year's?
25
March
Question:
Humans say...
Olga
Bondi beach is the most famous beach in Sydney. Further up north Rainbow Bay in Coolangatta is most beautiful!
Chris
Noosa Heads is about 1 1/2 hours north of Brisbane. Not as busy as southern beaches. Funky town. Worth investigating. Was there 4 years ago
Karen
Byron Bay
Sue
We drove the East Coast from Brisbane to Sydney. Fun drive. Loads of places to stop. Personally, i would give Surfer’s Paradise a pass. Touristy and a bit tacky. Byron was so beautiful. I would highly recommend staying at “The Atlantic”. Gorgeous!
Meg
Okay....This is my question for sure. If starting in Sydney, explore Sydney in maybe 2-3 days...go to manly, bondi beach and then on your way out of Sydney check out the three sisters.
From there I would head to Newscastle for maybe a night and then Coff’s Harbour, Byron bay (don’t forget to have a great time at Rainbow Temple just out of Byron Bay for a very cool experience)....Then on to the Gold Coast (I wouldn’t spend much time in surfers paradise either)....
To be honest some of the most beautiful beaches are passed Brisbane just a wee bit- Hervey Bay, Mooloolaba, Arlie Beach & Fraser Island.
If you get up to Brisbane faster than planned then I would head up to those beaches and get a cheap flight from Brisbane to Sydney back down.
I drove from Sydney to Brisbane in one day, so the drive does go much faster than predicted.
Brisbane’s not the most exciting city but the university I went to is pretty impressive-university Queensland....it’s made out of limestone & sandstone.
Kate
South west rocks
Michael
Stay at Coogee Beach instead of Sydney, it’s way better, plus there’s a long beach path (1+ hour walk) to get to Bondi. You won’t regret it!
A.I. says...
Sydney to Brisbane Beach Road Trip: The Ultimate Guide
Planning a road trip from Sydney to Brisbane? If your focus is on the beaches, you're in for a treat! This stretch of the Australian coast is home to some of the most iconic and beautiful beaches in the world.
Here are some of the best beaches to check out along the way:
Sydney to Newcastle (140 km)
- Bondi Beach: One of the most famous beaches in the world, Bondi is a great place to surf, swim, or just relax on the sand.
- Tamarama Beach: A smaller, more secluded beach just south of Bondi, Tamarama is a great spot for surfing and bodyboarding.
- Coogee Beach: A long, sandy beach with a promenade and plenty of cafes and restaurants, Coogee is a great place to spend a day.
- Maroubra Beach: A popular surfing beach with powerful waves, Maroubra is also a great place to watch surfers.
Newcastle to Coffs Harbour (350 km)
- Merewether Beach: A beautiful beach with soft sand and clear water, Merewether is a great place to swim, surf, or just relax.
- Birubi Beach: A long, sandy beach with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, Birubi is a great place to go for a walk or a swim.
- Forster Beach: A small, secluded beach with crystal-clear water, Forster is a great place to go for a swim or a snorkel.
- Shelly Beach: A small, sheltered beach with calm water, Shelly is a great place to go for a swim or a kayak.
Coffs Harbour to Byron Bay (250 km)
- Emerald Beach: A beautiful beach with soft sand and clear water, Emerald is a great place to swim, surf, or just relax.
- Sawtell Beach: A popular surfing beach with powerful waves, Sawtell is also a great place to watch surfers.
- Woolgoolga Beach: A long, sandy beach with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, Woolgoolga is a great place to go for a walk or a swim.
- Byron Bay: One of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia, Byron Bay is home to a beautiful beach, a laid-back atmosphere, and plenty of shops and restaurants.
Byron Bay to Brisbane (180 km)
- Tallow Beach: A long, sandy beach with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, Tallow is a great place to go for a walk or a swim.
- Kingscliff Beach: A popular surfing beach with powerful waves, Kingscliff is also a great place to watch surfers.
- Cabarita Beach: A small, secluded beach with crystal-clear water, Cabarita is a great place to go for a swim or a snorkel.
- Burleigh Heads Beach: A beautiful beach with soft sand and clear water, Burleigh Heads is a great place to swim, surf, or just relax.
This is just a small sample of the many beautiful beaches that you can find along the Sydney to Brisbane coast. With so many options to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect beach for your next road trip.
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Anders
My partner and I are doing 2 weeks in Australia over Christmas and New year's. Our main focus are the beaches we figure between Sydney and Brisbane. Could go slightly further north but we are flying in and out of Sydney. Probably gonna rent a car too. Any recommendations?