Drive from Sydney to Brisbane

[kelley182]

Hi ladies,

We will be driving from Sydney to Brisbane to check out the sights along the way.  Please recommend any of your favorite spots that we should plan to check out.

Thanks!

[neonpink]

I have no advice except being green with envy. Have a fantastic trip. Please pet a Koala for me.

[shell24]

Stop in Byron Bay.

I went sky diving in Hunter Valley and it was beautiful. The wine is good too lol.

When you're in Brisbane go to Line Pine.

Are you traveling farther north from Brisbane? If so, I highly recommend Fraser Island.

Have fun!

[aMrsin09]

I would x-post this to the IN board. We have a few Australian ladies that might be able to help.

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[wise_rita]

You're nuts! You know you can fly in like 1 hour, right?

I'm a big road trp-hater, so I can't recommend much along the way. Byron Bay is a good suggestion. Also Coffs Harbour I think is a place where tourists go.

How long are you giving yourself to do this?

[kelley182]

Jan 11, 2014 14:52:51 GMT -5 shell24 said:

Stop in Byron Bay.

I went sky diving in Hunter Valley and it was beautiful. The wine is good too lol.

When you're in Brisbane go to Line Pine.

Are you traveling farther north from Brisbane? If so, I highly recommend Fraser Island.

Have fun!

Yes, we're actually staying with a friend who lives on the Sunshine Coast.  He is planning to take us to Fraser Island on his jet ski.  I can't wait.

Thank you!

[kelley182]

Jan 11, 2014 21:26:17 GMT -5 wise_rita said:

You're nuts! You know you can fly in like 1 hour, right?

I'm a big road trp-hater, so I can't recommend much along the way. Byron Bay is a good suggestion. Also Coffs Harbour I think is a place where tourists go.

How long are you giving yourself to do this?

Yes, we know we can fly.  We've decided to just take 2 days to drive the highway and take in the sights.  If we were to drive straight through, it would take 12 hours so we figure 2 days will be enough.

Thanks for the suggestions!

[Deleted]

No recommendations on where to stop but in Brisbane you must go to Il Centro and get the sand crab lasagna. I ate there almost 20 years ago and have been dying to go back ever since.

[wise_rita]

Jan 12, 2014 11:44:50 GMT -5 monsterz said:

No recommendations on where to stop but in Brisbane you must go to Il Centro and get the sand crab lasagna. I ate there almost 20 years ago and have been dying to go back ever since.

It's still on the menu!  They call it their "famous" dish.  (Never been there, just looked it up).  $40 for the dish!

I will be lunching near there today.  BYOFood on a bench, not in an actual restaurant.

[wise_rita]

Also kelley182, now that I look at a map I think Port Macquarie sees quite a few tourists, too.

And how could we forget the Gold Coast?! I think going up the Q1 observation deck is worth it. It's a beautiful view.

[CakeLover]

Byron Bay and the Gold Coast. When are you planning on driving this?

[kelley182]

We will be driving it in early February.

[steph196]

Jan 11, 2014 14:52:51 GMT -5 shell24 said:

Stop in Byron Bay.

I went sky diving in Hunter Valley and it was beautiful. The wine is good too lol.

When you're in Brisbane go to Line Pine.

Are you traveling farther north from Brisbane? If so, I highly recommend Fraser Island.

Have fun!

We went skydiving in Australia too! We did it over Penrith Lakes/Blue Mountains. After that adventure, we did a wine tour of the Hunter Valley…so much fun!