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Introducing North Coast
The NSW coast tumbles north of Sydney in a ribbon of rugged headlands, separated by vast expanses of buttery beach and flanked by the peaks and troughs of national parks. Inland, green hummocks of farmland ripple at the edges of mountains and ancient rainforest in the beguiling hinterland.
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The unfurling shoreline from Sydney to Tweed Heads is one of the most celebrated road trips in Australia, but the well-trodden tourist path concentrates itself on a select few urban centres. Elsewhere you’ll find a utopian blend of sea and sand, shimmering lakes, sumptuous national parks, dolphins and whales, outdoor activities, and alternative lifestyles. Diversity reigns supreme here, from the vineyards of the Hunter Valley to the wilderness of remote national parks, and from the family fun of Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour to the New Age, ecofriendly lifestyle of Byron Bay. No wonder then that freedom-seeking internationals and jaded Aussies flee to the region’s welcoming milieu, where even the smallest towns are latent gems, winking at you with comely pubs, Mod-Oz cuisine and heritage housing. Regardless of your quest, make sure you fold the map away every now and then, take a few random right-hand turns and stop and smell the native flowers.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
