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Byron Bay, Australia
Byron bay is a little paradise that will definitely make a place in your heart forever. It is an attractive place for backpackers, hippies, and hikers. Restaurants in this area are the best and the food is delicious.
I really recommend visiting the Byron Bay lighthouse with the sunset as the views are amazing or joining a surfing lesson as BYRON BAY is a hotspot for surfers.
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Coffs Harbour, Australia
Coffs Harbour is blessed with mesmerizing beaches and a subtropical climate with many great activities to do. Along the way from Byron Bay to Coffs Harbour, you can stop in Yamba to have a refreshing swim in the Yamba Rockpool or visit the amazing Red Rock Beach.
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Port Macquarie, Australia
Port Macquarie is a small town with rich historical background on the Pacific Coast in Australia. During my short stay in Port Macquarie, I visited the adorable rescued koalas at the Koala Hospital, enjoyed some amazing beers at the Black Duck Brewery, and walked along the amazing beaches of the Coastal Walking Trail.
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Newcastle, Australia
Newcastle is the second oldest city in Australia and one of the largest towns in the region. The place provides a perfect urban life experience as it is lively and full of great cafes, restaurants and great beaches to relax on a sunny day.
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Blue Mountains, Australia
One of the most scenic places in New South Wales is definitely the Blue Mountains and for a reason, it is the preferred gateway for nature lovers. Widespread things to do here include hiking, rock climbing, photography, and during the winter skiing
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Sydney, Australia
Sydney is the capital of NSW and is the most fascinating city in Australia. For millions of tourists from all over the world, visiting Sydney is a dream and a bucket list as there are so many iconic buildings or places such as the Opera House and Bondi Beach
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Wollongong, Australia
When you leave Sydney and drive through the Royal National Park be aware to pay a fee of A$12 to enter/cross the National Park. Nevertheless, the drive to Wollongong is worth going there as you’ll pass so many amazing places, such as the Royal National Park, The Seacliff Bridge, and many great beaches.
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Kiama, Australia
Kiama is most famous for the blowhole as this natural phenomenon provides a breathtaking experience of waves smashing meters into the air from a rock hole.
Most travelers visit the region of Kiama for its amazing surf beaches, however, due to the rain and cloudy weather I decided to explore more of Budderoo National Park and Morton National Park first as the waterfalls are full of water and sometimes a deep mist which gives a very dramatic vibe on the photos.
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Jervis Bay, Australia
The next stop on this New South Wales Road trip is Jervis Bay which is about an hour away from Kaima but before I reached Jervis Bay I made a stop at the Two Figs Winery to taste some amazing wines.
After enjoying the tasting and the spectacular views, I headed towards Jim’s Wild Oysters which was recommended by the owner of Two Figs Winery.
Jervis bay is located in the Booderee National Park and you have to pay an entrance fee of A$13 to enter the park. People visit Jervis Bay all over the year due to the beautiful beaches and the national park, with Hyam Beach, Chinamans Beach, and Murrays Beach as the most popular ones.
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Narooma, Australia
Due to the weather, there was not much on my schedule to visit along the way to Narooma so I explored a bit more of the Booderee National Park in Jervis Bay in the morning and drove to Narooma in the afternoon.
Another great spot to stop along the way is the Bodalla Dairy Farm, where you can taste and buy delicious products made from fresh milk such as cheese and ice-creams.
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Eden, Australia
Eden is the last stop on this NSW road trip itinerary before reaching the border of Victoria and it’s popular for the Ben Boyds National Park. In the National Park are many great hikes and stunning beaches to relax on a sunny day, however, I did not have much luck with the weather.