Holiday Overview
Linking the cities of Sydney and Brisbane, The Legendary Pacific Coast is a self-drive to be savoured. Get to spend time in beautiful Sydney and the nearby Blue Mountains, collect your car and visit bountiful vineyards and quaint coastal towns. Byron Bay has a vibrant foodie scene and Australia’s most easterly point, the much photographed lighthouse and surrounding beaches. Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie offer pretty marinas and quiet beaches, whilst the Gold Coast provides a touch of antipodean glitz and glamour. A superb fly drive holiday from Sydney.
12 nights
Start Sydney, Finish Brisbane (or vice versa)
States Visited : New South Wales, Queensland
Highlights:
Sydney and its stunning harbour
The vineyards of the Hunter Valley
Byron Bay, with its uncrowded beaches and bohemian lifestyle.
Legendary Pacific Coast Fly Drive Holiday includes:
- International Flights
- 3 Nights hotel accommodation in Sydney
- Sydney Harbour Cruise
- 10 Days Car hire, Fully Inclusive, Unlimited Kilometres, Zero Excess & GPS
- Blue Mountains Day Tour
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in the Hunter Valley
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Port Macquarie
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Coffs Harbour
- 2 nights accommodation in Byron Bay
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Gold Coast
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Brisbane
Day 1 - Sydney
Arrive in Sydney and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Featured accommodation
Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel
Enhance your experience
Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
Unmissable Experiences
BridgeClimb Sydney
Day 2 - Sydney
Take a cruise around Sydney Harbour a great way to see the city. The cruise gives ample photo opportunities and a chance to marvel at Sydney’s world famous harbour. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Featured accommodation
Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel
Enhance your experience
Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
Day 3 - Sydney & The Blue Mountains
Enjoy a full day sightseeing in the Blue Mountains, this small group tour showcases the rugged beauty of the blue mountains and provides an opportunity to observe some of the local wildlife, including Kangaroos and Koala’s.
Featured accommodation
Parkroyal Darling Harbour Hotel
Enhance your experience
Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
Unmissable Experiences
AEA Blue Mountains Deluxe Day
Day 4 - Sydney - Hunter Valley
Collect your hire car and head north to the Hunter Valley, one of Australia’s premier wine making regions.
Featured accommodation
Hunter Valley Resort
Day 5 - Hunter Valley
Spend the day enjoying the delights of the area, there are offer 150 wineries, many offering tastings and paddock to plate food pairings.
Featured accommodation
Hunter Valley Resort
Day 6 - Hunter Valley - Port Macquarie
Head to the coast and the pretty town of Port Macquarie. The Koala hospital is a popular attraction, as are the sandy beaches and local cafes.
Featured accommodation
Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges
Day 7 - Port Macquarie - Coffs Harbour
Continue North to Coffs Harbour, sandwiched between forested hills and golden beaches. The forest sky pier affords panoramic views of the area.
Featured accommodation
BreakFree Aanuka Beach Resort
Day 8 - Coffs Harbour – Byron Bay
Onwards to Byron Bay, Australia’s most Eastern point. Take a stroll to the lighthouse for wonderful views.
Featured accommodation
Eco Beach Resort
Enhance your experience
Elements Of Byron Resort & Spa
Day 9 - Byron Bay
Enjoy a full day at leisure to enjoy the stunning beaches and restaurants in the area, if you are looking for activity, then a guided kayak tour is a fantastic option
Featured accommodation
Eco Beach Resort
Enhance your experience
Elements Of Byron Resort & Spa
Day 10 - Byron Bay - Gold Coast
Take the short drive to Gold Coast, famed for it's famous beaches, exciting theme parks and lush rainforest hinterland.
Featured accommodation
Peppers Broadbeach
Enhance your experience
Palazzo Versace Gold Coast
Day 11 - Gold Coast - Brisbane
Finish the last driving section of this epic road trip today, arriving in the Queensland capital of Brisbane.
Featured accommodation
Rydges South Bank Brisbane
Enhance your experience
Spicers Balfour Hotel
Day 12 - Brisbane
Spend a day enjoying one of the many activities available, go whale watching (Jun-Nov), or take a dolphin viewing cruise. Alternatively, just relax and enjoy the cosmopolitan delights of Brisbane.
Featured accommodation
Rydges South Bank Brisbane
Enhance your experience
Spicers Balfour Hotel
Day 13 - Brisbane
Drop off the car at Brisbane Airport and catch your onward flight.
PARKROYAL Darling Hotel, Sydney Holidays
PARKROYAL Darling Harbour offers views of Darling Harbour and the city skyline and features a restaurant, a fully equipped fitness centre and free cable TV. It is located in Sydney CBD (Central Business District) just a 5 minutes’ walk to Chinatown and Town Hall Station
Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney Holidays
Wake up to breath-taking views of the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge or Darling Harbour each morning. You will be spoiled for choice at the Shangri-La Hotel, with a day spa, fitness centre and indoor pool at your disposal.
Hunter Valley Resort, Hunter Valley Holidays
This stylish resort offers rooms with timber cathedral-ceilings and private balconies overlooking the largest winery in the Hunter Valley. It is located within minutes of 3 championship golf courses.
Sails Port Macquarie by Rydges, New South Wales Holidays
The Sails Resort Port Macquarie by Rydges is located at Pelican Bay, 10 minutes' drive from the town centre. It overlooks the Hastings River and Marina and features rooms with stunning water or garden views. Guests enjoy free unlimited WiFi.
BreakFree Aanuka Beach Resort, Coffs Harbour holidays
Situated on the beachfront with magnificent ocean views, BreakFree Aanuka Beach Resort offers a day spa, swimming pool, restaurant and bar. Free on-site and on-street parking are available for guests.
Eco Beach Resort, Byron Bay Holidays
Just a 5-minute walk from Belongil and Main Beaches, and a 10-minute walk from the heart of Byron Bay's nightlife, Eco Beach Resort offers a solar-heated outdoor pool and free on-site parking. Its self-contained suites offer a kitchenette.
Elements Of Byron Resort & Spa, Byron Bay Holidays
Nestled on 50 acres of absolute beachfront, Elements of Byron Resort & Spa features private villas. Each villa boasts modern beach architecture and interiors inspired by the natural beauty Byron Bay has to offer. The restaurant offers all day dining and the bar serves signature cocktails.
Peppers Broadbeach, Gold Coast Holidays
The sculpted towers of Peppers Broadbeach soar above the Gold Coast city skyline, with panoramic views to the Pacific Ocean and Gold Coast Hinterland.
Palazzo Versace, Gold Coast Holidays
In a magnificent setting on the Queensland coast, the distinctive vision of Gianni Versace and his audacious commitment to luxury and beauty influences every detail of the accommodation at Palazzo Versace Gold Coast. Each meticulously crafted element of architecture, ambience and design brings the five-star opulence once confined to the grandest accommodation in Europe to Australia’s Gold Coast.
Rydges South Bank, Brisbane Holidays
Rydges South Bank Brisbane is located in the heart of Brisbane’s arts and entertainment precinct with plenty of things to do and only minutes away from South Bank Parklands and the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre.
The friendly staff at our Brisbane Hotel will make you feel right at home the moment you check in. Rydges South Bank Brisbane features a variety of rooms and suites with state-of-the-art features and amenities.
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Sydney Harbour
Byron Bay
Blue Mountains
Hunter Valley
Byron Bay
Gold Coast
Sydney
Blue Mountains
Coffs Harbour
Port Macquarie
Gold Coast
Brisbane
Australia Stopovers
Australia is on the other side of the world, making it really easy to include stopovers as part of your perfect itinerary. Stopover experiences can enhance or contrast with your Australian journey, so if you are looking to see the delights of Dubai, the shops of Singapore, the bustle of Bangkok, the neon of New York or the cuisine of Capetown, just let us know...
Alternative Holidays That May Interest You
Below you will find a small selection of 2024, 2025 holidays that may interest you. Remember, we tailor-make each holiday to your exact needs, so please call us on 0800 270 0069 and let one of our Holiday experts design the perfect trip for you
Legendary Pacific Coast Fly Drive Holiday
- Sydney
- Hunter Valley
- Port Macquarie
- Coffs Harbour
- Byron Bay
- Gold Coast
- Brisbane
- Cruise Sydney Harbour
- Stay on a working vineyard
- Enjoy bohemian Byron Bay
- See the glitz of Gold Coast
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The Great Ocean Road - Australia Fly Drive
- Melbourne
- Apollo Bay
- Robe
- Barossa Valley
- Kangaroo Island
- Adelaide
- Get up close to wildlife on Kangaroo Island
- Witness the coastal icons, the towering 12 Apostles
- Taste the best wine from Yarra Valley and Barossa Valley
- See the penguins & koalas of Philip Island
11 Nights from £3315pp
Perth's Road to Margaret River Fly Drive Holiday
- Perth
- Margaret River
- Karri Valley
- Mandurah
- Visit the stunning beaches of Margaret River
- Explore the seaside town of Mandurah
- Visit Lake Beedup in the Karri Forest
11 Nights from £3255pp
Western Australia Coastal Adventure Fly Drive
- Perth
- Cervantes
- Kalbarri
- Monkey Mia
- Carnarvon
- Ningaloo
- Exmouth
- Visit Namburg National Park to see the Pinnacles
- Wander through Kalbarri National Park to step back in time
- Experience swimming with Whale Sharks at Ningaloo Reef
- Feed the dolphins at Monkey Mia
12 Nights from £3915pp
Ancient Red Centre Revealed Fly Drive Holiday
- Alice Springs
- Kings Canyon
- Uluru (Ayers Rock)
- See Majestic Ayers Rock
- See the soaring sandstone walls of Kings Canyon
- Stay on a working outback cattle station
- Soak up some red centre history in Alice Springs
6 Nights from £985pp
Iconic Sydney, Blue Mountains & Vineyards Fly Drive Holiday
- Sydney
- Blue Mountains
- Hunter Valley
- Vist the beautiful Blue Mountains
- Stay on a family owned working vineyard
- Cruise Sydney's awe inspiring harbour
7 Nights from £990pp