Great road from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour?

[Mr Starlet]

Hi everyone, I'm looking at doing a road trip to Coffs Harbour this Xmas / new year break, will be passing through Byron Bay, Ballina etc, just wondering if anyone know of some good MX5 roads I could take.

Cheers
Minh

[mightyboy]

Hey I'm heading down that way just before xmas, let me know what date you're leaving.

I love taking Teven Rd near Ballina to bypass all the congestion and it's alot of fun for a quick little break from the rest of a very boring drive.
Turn off just south of the Maccadamia Castle at Knockrow (turning right) just as the road veers round to the left and there's an overtaking lane abotu to form from memory. Drive along there until you get to a steep downwood hill (about 5kms) and take either the left turn just before or just after the little bridge. The second one is Teven Rd (which they both form later on) whereas the other I cant remember but is much more enjoyable

Also there is another short cut that skips Grafton and goes out near Wolli but only taken it once. Not the greatest road but still something to break the trip up with.

*couldn't get it to highlight the whole route but you get the idea*

[Mr Starlet]

Thanks mightboy! will definately punch it in the GPS.
I'm thinking of leaving Brisbane on the 26ish and be back within a week.

[mightyboy]

Arh no worries, yeah I headed down this arvo, took that road but was a bit too ambitous and locked up one of teh fronts coming into the t intersection at the end. Oh and I love the 10km/h one car at a time bridge! you'll see what i mean

[tbro]

Minh
This is a great diverson road but a word of caution, treat it with respect as many fatal accidents have occured on this by-pass. Just do the limit or under and enjoy a great short cut.It will save you about 30mins on your trip as you don't go through Ballina.
Terry

[tbro]

Btw, don't be surprised to see trucks( the size of AJs) using this short cut
Terry

[mightyboy]

Yeah as Terry said just watch it cause there's a mill or mine or something a rather halfway along with lots of trucks however this time of year \"shouldn't\" be too bad.

[Mr Starlet]

Thanks for the heads up everyone

[Mr Starlet]

Hi all, I'm at Coffs Harbour once again and was just curious if there's any mx5s "MUST DRIVE" roads I could dedicate my day for.

Cheers
Minh

[Millroy]

Sorry to come in a little late (i just joined the forum) but an absolute classic is the drive up the mountain from Bellingen to Dorrigo. Past waterfalls and through heritage rainforest with lots of "interesting" winding bits :-)