NSW North Coast Byron Bay Rainforest & Hunter Valley Tour 4 Days

This immersive 4-day small-group tour showcases the extraordinary diversity of New South Wales — from coastal towns and rainforest plateaus to wide pastoral landscapes and celebrated wine country.

Overnight: Coffs Harbour

Depart Sydney in the morning and travel north along the Pacific Highway, leaving the city behind for coastal plains, river valleys and rolling countryside. Regular comfort stops are included along the way to stretch and refresh.

Arrive mid to late afternoon in Coffs Harbour. After check-in, enjoy time to relax with a stroll along the jetty or marina precinct before dinner at leisure.

Overnight: Grafton

Travel north through the lush Northern Rivers region, arriving late morning in Byron Bay. Enjoy lunch and free time to explore the town’s beaches, cafés and boutiques. Time permitting, there is an optional visit to Cape Byron Lighthouse for sweeping coastal views.

In the afternoon, continue south following the Clarence River to Grafton. After settling into your accommodation, enjoy a relaxed riverside walk before dinner at leisure.

Overnight: Tamworth

This scenic day begins with a climb onto the Dorrigo Plateau. Visit Dorrigo National Park for a guided rainforest walk along boardwalks and the Skywalk, surrounded by ancient subtropical forest.

Continue along the spectacular Waterfall Way, where escarpment views and waterfalls gradually give way to the open pastoral landscapes of the New England Tablelands. Arrive late afternoon in Tamworth, Australia’s Country Music Capital, with the evening free to relax and dine locally.

Return to Sydney

Travel south through rolling farmland to Wingen and visit Burning Mountain, one of the world’s longest-burning natural coal seam fires. Enjoy a short, easy walk and explanation of this remarkable geological phenomenon.

Continue over the Liverpool Range with panoramic valley views before arriving in Pokolbin in the Hunter Valley. Enjoy lunch and wine tasting at a selected cellar door before returning to Sydney in the late afternoon or early evening.

Why You’ll Love This Tour

• Experience the full diversity of New South Wales in just four days — coast, rainforest, tablelands and wine country

• Enjoy small-group, fully guided touring with relaxed pacing and local insight

• Walk through ancient rainforest at Dorrigo and explore the unique geology of Burning Mountain

• Savour Hunter Valley wine tasting in Pokolbin as a fitting finale

• Travel comfortably with sensible daily distances and regular comfort stops

• Ideal for active retirees, couples and private groups seeking meaningful regional experiences