Sydney to Byron Bay – Self Drive

This morning take in the sights and sounds of Sydney in an open top bus. Travel to numerous Sydney highlights, including the historic Rocks district, Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney’s CBD (Central Business District). Bondi Beach is a suburb with a popular beach located just east of Sydney’s city center. Enjoy the spacious beach and warm sea, or check out the cafes, restaurants, and shops around town, many with fantastic ocean views. Hop off the bus to explore any given destination at your own pace. Overnight in Sydney

Today the entire day is at leisure. You can explore the city on own or opt for any of the below mentioned tours at additional price. Overnight in Sydney.

Note: Optional: 1) Full Day Tour to Port Stephens - AUD 215 per person - Explore the blue water paradise of Port Stephens. Visit the largest moving sand dunes in the southern hemisphere. Just 2.5 hrs north of Sydney take a day off to relax in Port Stephens’s beautiful beaches national parks and pristine waters.
2) Hunter Valley Full Day Wine Tour – AUD 220 per person - Sip slurp and sample your way around the Hunter Valley on this interactive entertaining and informative day tour! Delight and tantalize your taste buds as we experience a variety of cellar doors and farm gate visits for local produce tastings.
3) Day trip to Blue Mountains – AUD 215 per person- Visit one of the most spectacular World Heritage listed National Parks in the Blue Mountains Sunset Tour Sydney. Spanning across thousands of hectares of wilderness rainforest canyons sandstone escarpments and towering eucalyptus trees that creates a haze of blue vapour under the harsh Australian sun.

Today make your own way to pick up your self drive car and get set to discover New South Wales at your own pace on the Legendary Pacific Coast Drive. Your first port of call after leaving Sydney could be Port Stephens (2 hr 40 mins approx.) where you can drop in on the infamous Stockton Sand Dunes, the largest moving dunes in the Southern Hemisphere. And sandboarding is a fun way to explore these dunes. You can surf down the massive up to 40 metre high dunes. Sandboarding is an experience that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Take some time out to grab a local lunch .Later continue your jouney towards Coffs Harbour .Do hault at Port Macquire for an afternoon break to soak in breathtaking views of the Pacific ocean from Tacking point lighthouse. Continue your journey towards Coffs Harbour ( 1 hr 45 mins) .Later in the evening check into your hotel. Overnight at Coffs Harbour.

Note: A credit card imprint is taken for the bond at the time of vehicle collection and destroyed at termination of the hire provided that the vehicle is returned in the same condition that it left the depot and with full petrol tank. In case a credit card is unavailable a cash deposit is required (under the condition that the Insurance Waiver is purchased) and will be refunded (if no damage on the rental car and vehicle returned with full petrol tank).

Kick start the day with a drive by Tomaree Head Summit, which rises 160 metres (525 feet) above the entrance to Port Stephens. From the top you’ll be rewarded with spectacular views over the coastline, out to Boondelbah and Broughton islands. Next, follow the coast north for about 2.5 hours to Port Macquarie, where you can refuel and refresh at one of its white sandy beaches. Alternatively stop by the award-winning Billabong Zoo, where you can get close to Australian and exotic animals. Continue north to the holiday haven of Coffs Harbour, where no trip is complete without a photo at the Big Banana, a symbol of the region’s rich tropical fruit industry. The family-friendly activities continue at the Butterfly House, where visitors can walk around an indoor tropical habitat, home to 300 Australian butterflies. Overnight at Coffs Harbour.

Spend the morning exploring the splendours of the Solitary Islands Marine Park, just off the Coffs Harbour coast. The third largest marine protected area in New South Wales, it spans 71,000 hectares (274 square miles) and attracts divers and snorkellers alike thanks to its diverse marine life, from coral and colourful fish to turtles and dolphins. Detour 40 minutes inland to the leafy hippie village of Bellingen for lunch. If it’s Saturday, make a beeline for the Bellingen Growers Market and sample lots of organic local fare in one place. Otherwise, 5 Church Street is a local favourite, famed for its seasonal menu and live music performances. Afterwards, buckle up for a scenic 3.5-hour drive north to the bohemian beach paradise of Byron Bay. Overnight at Byron Bay.

There's a host of impressive cafes to choose from, many of which tap into Byron's abundance of organic, local ingredients. Folk is a whimsical café with hipster appeal and a mostly vegetarian menu. The Farm Byron Bay is all things Byron: a 32-hectare (79-acre) sustainable farming property with a thriving restaurant, patisserie and flower shed.
Spend the afternoon exploring the boutiques and eateries around nearby Bangalow in the Byron Hinterland. If you have time to spare, explore one (or more) of five ancient Gondwana rainforests in the hinterland before returning to town for a sunset swim at popular Clarkes Beach. Return your self-drive car. Overnight at Byron Bay.

Note: Optional : Skydive Byron Bay and experience amazing coastal views of Byron Bay and Tyagarah from up to 15 000ft.of the Bridge and enjoy the iconic views of Sydney situated in one of the most beautiful harbours on the earth .
Optional : Surffing lessons in Byron Bay