Brisbane to Sydney

Relocations from Brisbane to Sydney

About the journey

Transfercar – Brisbane to Sydney

The coastal drive from Brisbane to Sydney is truly mesmerizing and lends itself to the ultimate road trip. There are stunning beaches, lovely rolling hills, beachside towns, riverside towns, historic sites, and lots more. You are sure to enjoy your trip, exploring great attractions and making memories. Looking at heading from Brisbane to Sydney? Transfercar can help you get there and for free, so find out more today.

Gold Coast

First stop after leaving Brisbane and heading south is the glorious Gold Coast – tourist haven and full of exciting things to see and do. While known for its beaches and night-life, the Gold Coast area also includes the Hinterland – an amazing way to discover some of the area’s natural beauty that doesn’t involve sand.

Places to stay

• The Mouses House – Rainforest Retreat (http://www.mouseshouse.com.au/)
• Treasure Island Holiday Park (http://www.treasureisland.com.au/)
• Islander Backpackers Resort (http://www.islander.com.au/backpackers/)
• Aussie Resort (http://aussieresort.com.au/)
• Paradise Resort Gold Coast (http://www.paradiseresort.com.au/)

Places to eat and go out

• Dracula’s Cabaret Restaurant (https://www.draculas.com.au/)
• Jupiter’s Hotel and Casino (http://www.jupitersgoldcoast.com.au/Pages/default.aspx)
• Cav’s Steakhouse (http://www.cavssteakhouse.com/)
• Tedder and Woodroffe Lounge and Dining (http://www.tedderandwoodroffe.com.au/)
• Bavarian Bier Café Broadbeach (http://www.bavarianbiercafe.com/)

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/)
• Whale Watching Tours (http://www.whalesinparadise.com.au/goldcoast?gclid=CNvhz7v8xrkCFYIVpQodL0YAhA)
• Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary (http://www.cws.org.au/)
• Tree Top Walkway – O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat (http://www.oreillys.com.au/eco-activities/tree-top-walk)
• Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk (http://www.rainforestskywalk.com.au/)
• SkyPoint Observation Deck and SkyPoint Climb at the Q1 Building (http://www.skypoint.com.au/Buy-Tickets/Buy-Tickets.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=+skypoint&utm_campaign=Brand)
• Lantern Ghost Tours Gold Coast (http://www.goldcoastghosttours.com/)
• Ripleys Believe it or Not! Odditorium (http://www.ripleys.com/surfersparadise/)
• Gold Coast Skydive (http://www.goldcoastskydive.com.au/)
• Castrol Edge V8 Superschool (http://www.v8superschool.com.au/)

Northern Rivers

As we head further south and cross the border from Queensland to New South Wales 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

• Lord Byron Resort (http://www.lordbyronresort.net/)
• Almare Tourist Motel (http://www.almaretouristmotel.com.au/)
• Friday at the Beach (http://www.fridayonthebeach.com.au/)
• Byron Beach Suites (http://beachsuites.com.au/)
• Gaia Retreat & Spa (http://www.gaiaretreat.com.au/)

Places to eat and go out

• Sheoak Shack Gallery Café (http://www.sheoakshack.com/sheoakshack/Welcome.html)
• Cheeky Monkeys – Byron Bay (http://www.cheekymonkeys.com.au/)
• Eltham Valley Pantry – Eltham (http://www.elthamvalley.com.au/pages/home.asp)
• Mantra on Salt Beach – Kingscliffe (http://www.mantraonsaltbeach.com.au/)
• Classic Picnic Boat Hire – Tumbulgum (http://www.classicpicnicboathire.com/)
• Yamba Shores Tavern – Yamba (http://yambashorestavern.com.au/)
• Angourie Rainforest Resort – Angourie (http://www.angourieresort.com.au/)

Places to see and things to do

• Tabatinga Family Fun Centre – Coffs Harbour (http://tabatinga.com.au/coffsharbour/)
• Crystal Castle – Mullumbimby (http://www.crystalcastle.com.au/)
• The Big Banana – Coffs Harbour (http://www.bigbanana.com/)
• Macadamia Castle – Knockrow (http://www.macadamiacastle.com.au/)
• Ballina Naval & Maritime Museum – Ballina (http://www.ballinamaritimemuseum.org.au/)

Central Coast

About half way on your road trip from Brisbane to Sydney you will arrive on the Central Coast 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

• Terrigal Hinterland B&B – Wamberal (http://www.terrigalhinterland.com.au/)
• Toowoon Bay Holiday Park – Toowoon Bay (http://www.toowoonbayhp.com.au/)
• Copacabana Shores Beachside Accommodation – Copacabana (http://www.copacabanashores.com.au/)
• Avoca Beach Heritage Villas – Avoca Beach (http://www.abhv.com.au/)
• Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures – Glenworth Valley (http://www.glenworth.com.au/)
• Kims Beach Hideaway – Toowoon Bay (http://www.kims.com.au/home.asp)

Places to eat and go out

• Central Coast Leagues Club – Gosford (http://www.cclc.com.au/)
• Caroline Bay Brasserie Café – Gosford (http://www.carolinebayfunctions.com.au/)
• Karinyas Restaurant and Wine Bar – Wyong (http://www.kooindahwaters.com.au/stay/restaurant-wine-bar.aspx)
• Manfredi at Bells – Killcare Heights (http://www.manfredi.com.au/restaurant/manfredi-at-bells/)
• Indigo Eats, Treats & Bar – Tumbi Umbi (http://www.mingara.com.au/default.aspx?id=10)

Places to see and things to do

• 5 Lands Coastal Walkway (http://5lw.weebly.com/)
• E-bike R Us – The Entrance (http://www.e-bikesrus.com.au/contact/)
• Henry Kendall Cottage – West Gosford (http://henrykendallcottage.org.au/)
• Australian Reptile Park – Somersby (http://www.reptilepark.com.au/)
• Oz Trikes – Somersby (http://www.oztrikes.com.au/)
• Microlight Adventures – Somersby (http://www.microlight.net.au/)
• Nora Head Lighthouse Tours – Nora Head (http://www.norahheadlighthouse.com.au/)
• Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park – Calga (http://walkaboutpark.com.au/)
• Forrest of Tranquility – Ourimbah (http://www.forestoftranquility.com/)

Sydney

The destination - Sydney, the Harbour City, is Australia’s largest, oldest and most cosmopolitan city with a reputation as one of the world’s most liveable cities. Bursting with nature, culture, art, fashion, food and history, Sydney is a must see destination. Set against the coastline and with amazing sandy surf beaches, Sydney offers something for everyone.

Places to stay

• Dive Hotel (http://www.divehotel.com.au/)
• Lane Cove River Tourist Park (http://www.lanecovetouristpark.com.au)
• Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park (http://sydneylakeside.com.au )
• Medusa (http://www.medusa.com.au/)
• Espresso Apartments (http://www.espressoapartments.com.au/)

Places to eat and go out

• Sydney Showboats Dinner Cruise (http://www.sydneyshowboats.com.au/?gclid=COLz7b6Rx7kCFQEhpQodWigAmQ)
• Rockpool Bar & Grill (http://www.rockpool.com/sydney/bar-and-grill/)
• Tetsuya’s Restaurant (http://www.tetsuyas.com/)
• Chef’s Gallery (http://www.chefsgallery.com/)
• Wagaya (http://www.wagaya.com.au/)
• Bourke Street Bakery (http://bourkestreetbakery.com.au/)

Places to see and things to do

• Bridge Climb Sydney (http://www.bridgeclimb.com/The-Climbs/The-Bridge-Climb/?gclid=CIWNpPyPx7kCFWwxpgodIDgAWQ)
• Sydney Taronga Zoo (http://taronga.org.au/taronga-zoo)
• Sydney Harbour Tall Ships (http://www.sydneytallships.com.au/?gclid=CJHg5fOQx7kCFckgpQodhDkA_w)
• Sydney Opera House (http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/homepage.aspx)
• Skywalk at Sydney Tower (http://www.sydneytowereye.com.au/)

There is something quintessentially Australian about packing up the car and heading down the coast from Brisbane to Sydney. Undertake the trip yourself and you’ll soon discover why generation after generation make the journey. Filled with natural beauty, amazing attractions and delicious produce - this trip will be one not soon forgotten and Transfercar can help you get there.  Find out more about (link to About Us) our free service and start planning your trip from Brisbane to Sydney today.

We highly recommend that everyone go on a road trip from Brisbane to Sydney at least once in their life. 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 (link to About Us).

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