{"id":5079,"date":"2024-03-21T02:33:15","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T02:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/magazine\/?p=5079"},"modified":"2024-03-21T02:33:16","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T02:33:16","slug":"where-to-swim-on-the-road-from-coffs-harbour-to-the-gold-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/magazine\/travel\/where-to-swim-on-the-road-from-coffs-harbour-to-the-gold-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Swim on the Road from Coffs Harbour to the Gold Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re road tripping from Coffs Harbour<\/a> to the Gold Coast<\/a>, then finding some great spots to swim is no doubt a priority. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After all, the North Coast of NSW<\/a> is home to some of the best beaches in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, there\u2019s a bunch of lesser-known swimming holes inland, including places where you can take a dip under a waterfall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s your stop-by-stop guide to where to swim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SWIMMING SPOTS IN AND AROUND COFFS HARBOUR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t leave Coffs Harbour without jumping into some of its best swimming spots. For gentle waves, cafes and classic photos of Coffs\u2019 100-year-old timber wharf, head to Jetty Beach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, at the less busy Emerald Beach, you\u2019ll find pretty views and maybe even dolphins. But, if it\u2019s big surf you\u2019re after, make tracks to Diggers, which also offers spectacular sunsets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head north for half-an-hour to reach gorgeous Red Rock, named after its stunning rock formations. Or, go inland for a dip under Scouts Falls \u2013 one of the many unexpected adventures you can have in and around Coffs<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SWIMMING SPOTS IN AND AROUND YAMBA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your next stop should be Yamba, which lies around 90 minutes\u2019 drive north. Here, you\u2019ll find nine beaches to explore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travelling with the family and looking for sheltered swimming spots? Go to Main Beach. Life savers are on hand, plus there\u2019s a rockpool. Alternatively, swing by Whiting Beach, which lies on the Clarence River mouth, where it’s well protected from ocean swell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surfers should put Angourie Point on the itinerary. The only catch is that this 150-metre-long break can be pretty popular, so arrive early or be prepared to wait your turn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just behind Angourie are the famous Blue and Green Pools. These deep, stillwater pools were quarries until a freshwater spring was disturbed, transforming them into swimming holes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SWIMMING SPOTS IN AND AROUND BYRON BAY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another 90 minutes in the car will land you in Byron Bay. A dip at Main Beach, backdropped by the Great Dividing Range, is undoubtedly one of the North Coast\u2019s most special experiences.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, there\u2019s a bunch of lesser-known spots not far away. To introduce the kids to the magic of swimming under a waterfall, head to Killen Falls, which are 30 minutes\u2019 drive south. There\u2019s a big pool surrounded by rainforest, as well as a cave and lookout to explore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

45 minutes\u2019 drive west, in Nightcap National Park, are Whian Whian Falls, which are a bit of a local secret. For the best experience, visit after rain. But, even if the falls aren\u2019t flowing at their fullest, it\u2019s still a lovely spot for a picnic \u2013 and the drive in and out is a delight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image credit: Chris Fithall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

SWIMMING SPOTS IN AND AROUND TWEED HEADS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your last stop before reaching the Gold Coast should be Tweed Heads, where there are 38 kilometres of coastline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For white sands and picturesque views, swing by Kingscliff Beach. It\u2019s also home to Cudgen Creek, a calm swimming spot that\u2019s ideal for children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To escape the crowds and soak up some spectacular scenery, head for Dreamtime Beach, which is just south of Fingal Head. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another half-an-hour’s drive will you get to the Gold Coast, where you’ll be treated to 70 kilometres of uninterrupted coastline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOW TO ROAD TRIP FROM COFFS HARBOUR TO THE GOLD COAST<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The road trip from Coffs Harbour to the Gold Coast is a 300-kilometre journey that takes you through some of Australia\u2019s prettiest spots. For more ideas about where to stop, check out our Sydney to Gold Coast itinerary<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t have time to drive all the way from Sydney? Fly to Coffs Harbour Airport<\/a> or the Gold Coast Airport<\/a>, and pick up a SIXT car rental.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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