6 days in New South Wales Itinerary

On the 14th (Mon), look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, visit a coastal fixture at Smoky Cape Lighthouse, then steep yourself in history at Trial Bay Gaol, and finally examine the collection at Maritime Museum South West Rocks.

To see ratings, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our South West Rocks vacation site.

Sydney to South West Rocks is an approximately 5-hour car ride. In August, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can drive to Yamba.

Yamba is a town in northern New South Wales, Australia at the mouth of the Clarence River. To see ratings, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Yamba itinerary planner.

You can drive from South West Rocks to Yamba in 3 hours. In August, daytime highs in Yamba are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. You will leave for Byron Bay on the 15th (Tue).

Named after Lord Byron's grandfather, Byron Bay is not only famous as the easternmost point of Australia, but even more so as one of the liveliest vacation spots in the country.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Tue): enjoy the sea views from Cape Byron Lighthouse, get a taste of the local shopping with The Byron Bay Book Exchange, then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To see photos, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Byron Bay online route planner.

You can drive from Yamba to Byron Bay in 2 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Byron Bay can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Coffs Harbour.

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 16th (Wed): take some stellar pictures from Forest Sky Pier, take in nature's colorful creations at North Coast Regional Botanic Garden, and then make a trip to The Clog Barn.

To find more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Coffs Harbour trip itinerary tool.

You can fly from Byron Bay to Coffs Harbour in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in August, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Forster.

Forster is a coastal town in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, in the Mid-Coast Council LGA, about 308km north-north-east of Sydney. Start off your visit on the 17th (Thu): get up close to creatures of the deep with Amaroo Cruises, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Forster Main Beach, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Elizabeth Beach, and finally get great views at Bennetts Head Lookout.

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Drive from Coffs Harbour to Forster in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in August, and nighttime lows around 7°C. You'll have a few hours on the 18th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling home.