Sydney to Brisbane

Relocations from Sydney to Brisbane

About the journey

Trasfercar – Sydney to Brisbane

The coastal drive from Brisbane to Sydney is truly mesmerising and lends itself to the ultimate road trip. There are stunning beaches, lovely rolling hills, beachside towns, riverside towns, amazing locally grown food and wine and lots more. You are sure to enjoy your trip and exploring great attractions both natural and manmade along the way and at your own pace. Looking at heading from Brisbane to Sydney? Transfercar can help you get there and for free. Discover how here.

Central Coast

A good stop off, halfway point on your trip from Sydney to Brisbane is the Central Coast region of New South Wales. Home to towns such as Port Macquarie, Newcastle, Gosford and The Entrance, when on the Central Coast, you’ll be spoilt for choice – so many things to see and do and places to stay.

Places to stay

• El Lago Resort and Tourist Park (http://www.ellago.com.au/)
• Terrigal Sails (http://www.terrigalsails.com.au/)
• Tiarri Terrigal (http://www.tiarriterrigal.com.au/)
• Two Shores Holiday Village ( www.twoshoresholidayvillage.com.au)
• Dunleith Tourist Park (www.dunleithtouristpark.com.au)

Places to eat and go out

• Kincumber Pub (http://www.kincumberpub.com.au )
• Gnostic Corner (http://www.gnosticcorner.com.au )
• Firescreek Fruit Winery (http://www.firescreek.com.au )
• Bamboo Buddha (http://www.bamboobuddha.com.au )
• Distillery Boutique (http://www.st-fiacredistillery.com )

Places to see and things to do

• Amazement Amusement Park (http://www.amazement.com.au )
• Aqua Fun on Avoca Lake (http://www.aquafun.net.au )
• Avoca Beach Picture Theatre (http://www.avocabeachpicturetheatre.com.au )
• Bouddi Gallery (http://www.bouddigallery.com.au )
• Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre (http://www.ccmdc.org.au )

Northern Rivers

Just before you reach the border of New South Wales and New Queensland we enter the Northern Rivers district. This region takes in towns like The Tweed, Kyogle, Lismore, Ballina, Nimbin, Mullumbimby, Byron Bay and Coffs Harbour and numerous smaller towns and villages. Take your time to explore the area – you won’t be disappointed.

Places to stay

• Ardem@Byron (http://www.ardematbyron.net/)
• Arcadia (http://www.arcadiahousebyron.com.au/)
• Watego’s Treehouse Studio (http://www.wategostreehouse.com.au/)
• Corporate Boardies Beach Retreat (http://www.corporateboardies.com/)

Places to eat and go out

• The Balcony Bar & Restaurant (http://www.balcony.com.au/)
• The Larder (http://thelarder.com.au/)
• The Buddha Bar & Restaurant (http://www.byronbaybrewery.com.au/~byronbay/index.php/gallery/photos/the-byron-bay-brewery/view-image/cae7991b2f9f7625adf3e0953de8a2a7/jpg)
• Seaweed Cuisine (http://www.seaweedcuisine.com.au/)
• Byron Beach Café (http://byronbeachcafe.com.au/)

Places to see and things to do

• Wild About Whales (http://www.wildaboutwhales.com.au/Region/Byron-Bay?gclid=CIeo5_Xk5bkCFUVLpAodY1kA3w)
• Byron Bay Dive Centre (http://www.byronbaydivecentre.com.au/)
• Go Sea Kayaking (http://www.goseakayakbyronbay.com.au/)
• Byron Bay Dolphin Wildlife Tours (http://byrondolphintours.com.au/)
• Paul’s Fishing (http://www.byron-bay.com/paulsfishing/)

Gold Coast

Despite being almost at Brisbane a stop at the Gold Coast is definitely recommended. With world-class sandy, surf beaches and pristine hinterland, the Gold Coast really deserves its place on your road trip itinerary.

Places to stay

• Sunset Court (http://www.sunsetcourt.com.au/)
• Avalon Riverfront Apartments (http://avalonriverfrontapartmentsgoldcoast.onestophoteldeals.com/)
• Diamond Sands Resort (http://www.diamondsands.com.au/)
• Air on Broadbeach (http://www.airbroadbeach.com.au/)
• Turtle Beach Resort (http://www.turtlebeach.com.au/)

Places to eat and go out

• Melba’s on the Park (http://www.melbas.com.au)
• Carmody’s (http://www.southportsharks.com.au/take-a-look/carmodys.php?gclid=CIiG-onf5bkCFUhdpgodYU4A1A)
• Waves Restaurant (http://www.watermarkhotelgoldcoast.com.au/)
• Coast Steak and Seafood (http:/www.coaststeakandseafood.com)
• Thyme on Cavill (http://www.thymeoncavill.com.au/index.php)

Places to see and things to do

• Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary (http://www.koala.net/)
• Warner Bros Movie World (http://movieworld.com.au/)
• Sea World (http://seaworld.com.au/)
• Infinity Gold Coast (http://www.infinitygc.com.au/)
• Gold Coast Sky Dive (http://www.goldcoastskydive.com.au/)
• Sling Shot Gold Coast (http://www.funtime.com.au/ssoz/contact.html)
• Couran Cove Island Resort & Spa (http://www.courancove.com.au/)
• White Water World (http://www.whitewaterworld.com.au/)

Brisbane

Having arrived at your destination the adventure is by no means over. Brisbane is a thriving sub-tropical city which combines the best of food, fashion, culture while taking advantage of beautiful weather and outdoor living.

Places to stay

• Limes Hotel (http://www.limeshotel.com.au/)
• Park Regis North Quay (http://www.parkregisnorthquay.com.au/)
• City Park Apartments (http://www.cityparkapts.com.au/)
• Rendezvous Studio Hotel (http://www.rendezvoushotels.com/brisbaneongeorge/default-en.html)
• Hotel George Williams (http://www.hgw.com.au/)

Places to eat and go out

• Char Char Bar & Grill (http://www.chachachar.com.au/)
• Cloudland (http://www.katarzyna.com.au/venues/cloudland/)
• Eagle Street Pier (http://www.eaglestreetpier.com.au/)
• Story Bridge Hotel (http://www.storybridgehotel.com.au/)
• Wilson’s Boathouse (http://wilsonsboathouse.com.au/)

Places to see and things to do

• Story Bridge Adventure Climb (http://storybridgeadventureclimb.com.au/)
• South Bank Parklands (http://www.visitsouthbank.com.au/the-parklands)
• Queensland Cultural Centre (http://www.arts.qld.gov.au/arts/culturalcentre.html)
• Kookaburra Queen River Cruise (http://www.kookaburrariverqueens.com/)
• Mount Coot-tha Lookout (http://www.brisbanelookout.com/)

We highly recommend that everyone go on a road trip from Sydney to Brisbane to take in everything this coastal drive has to offer. The attractions, both natural and manmade, the sights, sounds and tastes are unlike those found anywhere else. Using the service offered by Transfercar will not only get you there but being a free service, you’ll have plenty of money in your pocket to take your time and truly experience what a trip like this has to offer. For more information on Transfercar and how it all works just look here.

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