8 days in New South Wales Itinerary

Nestled between the mountains and the ocean, Coffs Harbour is one of the larger cities in New South Wales.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): step off the mainland to explore South Solitary Island, then explore the landscape on two wheels at Coffs Creek Walk and Cycleway, then delve into the lush surroundings at Korora Lookout, and finally don't miss a visit to Sealy Lookout.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Coffs Harbour travel route site.

Sydney to Coffs Harbour is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Coffs Harbour are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Inverell.

Inverell is a town in northern New South Wales, Australia, situated on the Macintyre River, close to the Queensland border. Kick off your visit on the 4th (Thu): view the masterpieces at Inverell art gallery, then stop by The Dust Jacket, and then explore the striking landscape of Kings Plains National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: experience rural life at Olives of Beaulieu, then immerse yourself in nature at Copeton Waters State Park, and then gain insight at Frazers Creek Sapphires.

Start your trip to Inverell by creating a personalized itinerary on Inspirock.

Drive from Coffs Harbour to Inverell in 3.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to travel to Moree.

Moree is a large town in Moree Plains Shire in northern New South Wales, Australia. Start off your visit on the 6th (Sat): take in the exciting artwork at Bank Art Museum Moree and then hike along Waa Gorge.

For photos, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Moree driving holiday planning app.

Traveling by car from Inverell to Moree takes 2 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Sat) to allow time for travel to Lightning Ridge.

Lightning Ridge is a town in north-western New South Wales, Australia, in Walgett Shire, near the southern border of Queensland, about six kilometres east of the Castlereagh Highway, and is served in commercial activities by the town of Walgett, some 75 km to the south. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Grawin Opal Miners Sports and Recreation Club Ltd and Bevans Cactus Nursery. There's much more to do: stop by Lost Sea Opals, step into the grandiose world of Amigos Castle, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and see the interesting displays at The Bottle House Mining Museum.

For photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Lightning Ridge road trip planning site.

You can drive from Moree to Lightning Ridge in 3 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive back home.