Location: Sydney
Day 1 - 3 Jan 2021
Sydney
Content: Start your journey in Sydney, pick up your rental car if you need one or if you have your own then you're set! Fuel up, bring some snacks, you're on your way to Bryon Bay!
Location: Newcastle West
Day 1 - 3 Jan 2021
Papa's Bagel Bar
Content: If you're feeling snacky, Papa's Bagel Bar does the best bagels and you can customise your own bagel flavour and fillings
Location: Wauchope
Day 1 - 3 Jan 2021
Bago Maze and Winery
Content: Time for another stop over at Bago Maze and Winery for a wine tour or just an escape in a maze for $12 entry. See if you can beat our time of 25nins!
Location: Port Macquarie
Day 1 - 3 Jan 2021
Ocean Breeze Motel Port Macquarie
Content: After your first day of driving, arrive at your halfway point accommodation for the night in Port Macquarie *Not my image
Location: Port Macquarie
Day 2 - 4 Jan 2021
Shelly Beach
Content: Start your morning with a beach stroll before heading to breakfast *Not my image
Social Grounds Cafe
Content: Get fuelled up for another day of driving to get to Byron Bay! *Not my image
Location: Crescent Head
Day 2 - 4 Jan 2021
Crescent Head Lookout
Content: Stop by for some views at Crescent Head Lookout or keep heading to the next lookout at South West Rocks *Not my image
Location: South West Rocks
Day 2 - 4 Jan 2021
Trial Bay Kiosk
Content: A beautiful spot to look out over the coast, it's a quick stop here before we head to Coffs Harbour for lunch *Not my image
Location: Coffs Harbour
Day 2 - 4 Jan 2021
Coffs Harbour
Content: Arrive in Coffs Harbour for lunch at Supply Coffee
Location: Dorrigo
Day 2 - 4 Jan 2021
Dangar Falls
Content: If you have time for a detour, an hour inland is Dangar Falls, a stunning waterfall with a viewing platform (if you don't have time, you can see it on the drive back!) *Not my image
Location: Byron Bay
Day 2 - 4 Jan 2021
Airbnb
Content: Next is a 3h drive up to Byron Bay to complete our road trip destination. Settle into your Airbnb to kickstart your relaxing holiday I highly recommend this Airbnb by Russ and Lily, they are very attentive and considerate hosts and their home is located very close to the centre of town
Miss Margarita
Content: Walk ins only at this restaurant so make sure to get there early OR you can takeaway and eat back in the comfort of your own Airbnb
Location: Byron Bay
Day 3 - 5 Jan 2021
Tallow Beach
Content: Your first full day in Byron Bay starts off with a morning walk along the beach just a short 10min walk from your Airbnb
The Byron Bay General Store
Content: Next is breakfast at the popular Byron Bay General Store, try their protein acai bowls, yum!
Location: Ewingsdale
Day 3 - 5 Jan 2021
The Farm Byron Bay
Content: After chilling back at the Airbnb, it's time to head off to The Farm to see some cute animals and stop for lunch
Three Blue Ducks Byron Bay
Content: Don't forget to make a reservation ahead of time at Three Blue Ducks and enjoy farm to table meals that are seasonal and oh so delicious
Location: Byron Bay
Day 3 - 5 Jan 2021
Tallow Beach
Content: After lunch it's free time to roam at the beach or relax back in your room, this is the chill holiday that you deserve
Treehouse on Belongil.
Content: After a day of eating and chilling, we're eating again! This time in a treehouse right by the beach where you can enjoy pizzas and classic Aussie meals before heading back home to prepare for an early rise
Location: Byron Bay
Day 4 - 6 Jan 2021
Cape Byron Lighthouse
Content: This morning you're starting early and rising for sunrise at the most easterly point of mainland Australia! You'll be the first to see the sunrise today and it truly is magical to see the sun rise over the horizon and pain the sky in pinks and purple's. The best way to start the day imo!
Cape Byron Walking Track
Content: You can continue taking the walking track to get to Wategos beach and The Pass but you can also come back and do this later in the day
Combi Byron Bay
Content: Next grab some quick breakfast in town before we head into the national parks for a quick dip into waterfalls *Not my image
Location: Tintenbar
Day 4 - 6 Jan 2021
Killen Falls
Content: The best thing about waking up early for sunrise means your day has started earlier and you can get to spots with hopefully less people! Head into the Hinterlands and bring your swimmers and a towel for a quick dip at Killen Falls after a 15min descent down stairs before you come to a shallow rock pool and a 10m waterfall
Location: Byron Bay
Day 4 - 6 Jan 2021
Bang Bang Byron Bay
Content: After your early morning adventure, head back for some rest or continue on for lunch at Bang Bang, an Asian fusion restaurant that delivers the best heartwarming Asian food you could ask for in a coastal town iykyk Try the fried tofu and chicken curry yummm
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Day 4 - 6 Jan 2021
Wategos Beach
Content: Head down to the beach if you're not too tired or head back to the Airbnb to relax, read a book, watch a movie, before heading to dinner Also stop by Rae's but make a booking! *Not my images
Location: Byron Bay
Day 4 - 6 Jan 2021
The Balcony Bar & Oyster Co.
Content: $1.50 happy hour oysters from 5-6pm and $12 espresso martinis? Yes please sign me up!! Enjoy an evening here, don't forget to book ahead of time especially during holidays when bookings can go up to 9-10pm! Then head back to the Airbnb for some rest *Not my image
Location: Byron Bay
Day 5 - 7 Jan 2021
Byron Bay Dive Centre
Content: This morning it's time to see some turtles! Join a tour at Byron Bay Dive Centre to sea some sea turtles. They'll take you out to Julian Rocks and provide all your snorkel gear and wetsuits. Take a floaty to conserve energy and a go-pro for awesome underwater footage. You'll hopefully get to see some cute turtles, some nurse sharks (harmless) and an array of fish! Definitely an experience you don't want to miss
Hunky Dory Fish & Chips Byron Bay
Content: After your snorkel, it's time for lunch and this place does some really good fish and chips!
The Pass
Content: After lunch, it's time for another beach or alternatively you would have started and ended your snorkel tour on this beach so you can visit Wategos instead *Not my image
Raes on Wategos
Content: Come for some sunset drinks! Just remember to book in advance *Not my image
The Mez Club
Content: After drinks, head here for dinner. I would recommend going with the set menu so you can try a bit of everything! Again don't forget to book early or you may be like us and have your reservation for 9pm! Which is not uncommon during peak summer holiday times
Location: Byron Bay
Day 6 - 8 Jan 2021
Main Beach, Byron Bay
Content: Today is your last full day in Byron Bay so we're going to make the most of it! Start off with a wander around Main Beach and enjoy the scenery. There are markers along the beach too so I would recommend checking those out to support local businesses.
Location: McLeods Shoot
Day 6 - 8 Jan 2021
Cape Byron Distillery
Content: After your stroll and free time, head to the Cape Byron Distillery for a gin tasting! A bit more unusual than wine tasting, but the tastes here we're so aromatic and all come with a background story which you can get if you join a tasting for $16 +$2 for each additional liquor (which I'd recommend) the Mac liquor is delicious and we bought.a bottle to take home If you sign up early you will also get a tour through the forest where the taste of their gin was inspired
Location: Byron Bay
Day 6 - 8 Jan 2021
Bayleaf Cafe
Content: Enjoy some lunch here before free time to spend it however you'd like, at the beach, at your Airbnb, shopping, you're on holidays so you can pick!
Orgasmic Food Byron Bay
Content: Enjoy some "orgasmic" Greek food for dinner. Guarantee it's delicious
Location: Coffs Harbour
Day 7 - 9 Jan 2021
Supply Speciality Coffee and Bar
Content: Your trip officially ends in Byron Bay but don't worry this paradise will still be here for you to return to one day! As you head back to Sydney don't forget to stop by any places you missed on the way up. I would recommend brunching here and checking out the Coffs area
Coffs Harbour Jetty
Content: Explore the jetty before you head back to Sydney.
Location: Sydney
Day 7 - 9 Jan 2021
Sydney
Content: Congrats you've made it back home and now time to relive your photos and memories. Find me on Instagram for tips on how to creatively edit and share travel memories @jessonhertravels and at jessonhertravels.com for more detailed guides Happy travel researching!