Brisbane Coastal Drive

This beautiful drive is a must for all those seeking the perfect get away from the routine mundane lives of ours .The Brisbane Coastal Drive is one of the best drives along the sea coast. The coastal route goes along the Pacific Ocean and is ranked as the Number1 National Highway, extending to about 1000kms.It is actually a motorway and carriageway and is often regarded to be beautiful but extremely dangerous.

Places to visit: The driveway has an amazing collection of small towns and villages which for some time have been popular tourist attractions .They are as follows:

• Port Stephens: The place is situated in the north from Sydney. Port Stephens is a 2 and a half hours drive from Sydney and is a beautiful holiday locale. It is twice the size of Sydney Harbour comprising of 26 golden beaches. A must for all sea lovers! Offering a gamut of diverse activities like diving, cruising and having a whale of a time by just observing the dolphins, whales splashing about on the sun kissed coast. The sand dunes form the chief attractions. Families can look for accommodation at the following websites: www.peppers.com.au. There are flights which fly daily from Sydney airport to Newcastle Williamport airport.
• Tea Gardens : Located 219 km north of Sydney via Pacific Highway, this is a small town .The town is separated from Myall Lakes to Port Stephens and joined by the ‘Singing Bridge' aptly named for its musical intonations when a breeze blows past. Any information on the place can be found on the website : www.teagardenshwksnest.com .

• Newcastle : Newcastle is a two hours drive from Sydney located in the mainland called Hunter region adorned by exotic locales and beaches. This city is hailed by many to be a prime tourist attraction offering vibrant beaches. Those interested can visit their website for proper accommodation-www.noahsonthebeach.com.au
• Port Macquarie: This falls on the Pacific Highway North .It is a 4.5 hour drive and is a busy bustling town dotted with amazing hotels and restaurants. One can cruise along the beaches or can take the Hastings river cruise while the kids can enjoy a funfilled ride on camels. Koala Hospital and wildlife Park are the main draws as the Port Macquarie is hailed by many to be Koala Capital of Australia. Those interested can take the XPT train service between Sydney and Brisbane in order to visit Port Macquarie. They can visit the website for bookings: www.countrylink.com.au . Or www.port-macquarie.net/www.portmacquarieinfo.com.au

• Grassy Head: This place is a small land hidden partially by the beaches the travelers can visit the website: www.midcoast.com.au/-hideaway

• Coffs Harbour: This is a 6.5hrs drive from Sydney. With excellent beaches and some fascinating locales this is a must visit for all adventure lovers. Dorrigo National Park and National Trust buildings are the main attractions noted for some breath-taking scenery.

• Grafton: Noted for the lovely tall trees located on the Clarence River dotted with small hamlets like Lawernce, Jackdery and others. A must visit is the Susan Island,noted for river cruises .Those interested can visit the website for booking and information:

www.nnsw.com.au/augrafton .

Other places to visit are Yamba, Lennox Head, Bryon Bay, Nambucca Heads and many more!!!!! Bryon bay is a very attractive tourist destination with the beautiful sun kissed beaches. Surrounded on all sides by National Parks, National Reserves, Mount Warning. Fantastic beaches like The Pass, The Wreck with some restaurants offering exotic cuisines. The Buddha bar Restaurant is noted for the food they offer.Accommodations can also be found at cheap affordable prices (advisable to book beforehand) .The websites are as follows: www.byronbaytouristpark.com , www.thesummerhouse.com.au

Byron Bay has a multitude of activities lined up for all to enjoy! Like surfing, horse riding, snorkeling .The Blues and Jazz festivals are also hugely popular attracting people from all over the world.

Thus all those waiting to grab their bags and set off for a true breathtaking and exhilarating experience, can stop thinking and just drive over to Brisbane Coastal drive for a lifetime experience!