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Motorsport Coastal Drive: Sydney to Newcastle

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Open leg route
165.1KM / 102.6MI (Est. travel time 2 hours)

Motorsport fans can celebrate this November when two major international events unfold on some of the most spectacular coastlines of NSW.

The 2018 Coates Hire Newcastle 500 on 23-25 November is an event you won't want to miss. What better excuse to explore the region by car? Discover everything the road has to offer and get ready to experience the spectacular vantage points once you get to Newcastle.

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Sydney
Start the road to Newcastle in spectacular Sydney, home to the sparkling blue harbour, non-stop entertainment and delicious restaurants.
Customs House Sydney Visitor Information Centre
Customs House is the only accredited visitor information centre in the Sydney CBD. Located in a heritage building at Circular Quay.
Manly Visitor Information Centre
Live like a local, explore like a tourist with inside information on all things Manly at the Booking and Information Centre, a 'one stop shop'.
Drive – 62KM
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Glenworth Valley
Picturesque Glenworth Valley is the largest private landholding on the Central Coast with 3,000 acres of bushland.
Ettalong Diggers Visitor Information Centre
Welcome to Ettalong Diggers - the club with the longest view!
Central Coast Visitor Centre
The Central Coast Visitor Centre provides a wide range of information on the local area and surrounds, merchandise and locally made products and artwork.
Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures
Unleash your inner adventurer and explore the bushland at this award-winning site on horse riding, kayaking and abseiling activities.
Drive – 17KM
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Gosford
In the heart of the Central Coast, the city of Gosford has beautiful beaches, state forests and is home to the Central Coast Mariners.
Ettalong Diggers Visitor Information Centre
Welcome to Ettalong Diggers - the club with the longest view!
Central Coast Visitor Centre
The Central Coast Visitor Centre provides a wide range of information on the local area and surrounds, merchandise and locally made products and artwork.
Gosford Classic Car Museum
The incredible Gosford Classic Car Museum has over 450 classic cars and motorcycles on display.
Six String Brewing Company
Make sure to visit this local small batch brewery for a brewery tour or some delicious snacks and ales in the Tasting Room.
Drive – 24KM
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Central Coast
With picturesque waterways and stunning national parks, the Central Coast is the ideal place for nature and water-based activities.
Central Coast Visitor Centre
The Central Coast Visitor Centre provides a wide range of information on the local area and surrounds, merchandise and locally made products and artwork.
Ettalong Diggers Visitor Information Centre
Welcome to Ettalong Diggers - the club with the longest view!
Big Tuna Fish Co.
Big Tuna Fish Co pride themselves on using the region's freshest seafood in store.
North Grounds Cafe
North Grounds Cafe is a real people-pleaser – quality coffee, kid-friendly and serving up generous plates of classic favourites.
The Pelican Feed
One of the Central Coast's most popular attractions, the Pelican Feed takes place on The Entrance waterfront each day.
Tree Top Adventure Park Central Coast
Slide down flying foxes, move from tree to tree on suspension bridges and enjoy exciting activities up to 15 metres above the forest floor.
Drive – 37KM
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Lake Macquarie
Less than an hour from Newcastle airport, Lake Macquarie is a water playground like no other.
Newcastle Visitor Information Centre
The Newcastle Visitor Information Centre is a space proudly dedicated to all things Newcastle, NSW.
Central Coast Visitor Centre
The Central Coast Visitor Centre provides a wide range of information on the local area and surrounds, merchandise and locally made products and artwork.
Caves Beach Sea Caves
Caves Beach is well known for its namesake - a network of sea caves at the southern end of the beach, which can be explored at low tide.
Jetbuzz Watersports
Set off onto Lake Macquarie in an adrenalin-rush of high speed slides and turns, 360 degree spins, power brake stops and fish tails.
Moonee Beach Trail
This delightful walk through scenic coastal heath leads to the white sands of Moonee beach where you can relax, swim or fish.
Drive – 26KM
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Newcastle
Soak up the atmosphere of this unique beachside town, as the streets buzz with Newcastle Supercar 500 excitment.
Newcastle Visitor Information Centre
The Newcastle Visitor Information Centre is a space proudly dedicated to all things Newcastle, NSW.
Maitland Visitor Information Centre
The Maitland Visitor Information Centre is not only a great place to pick up information, get tour and accommodation ideas and to purchase tickets.
Coates Hire Newcastle 500
Enjoy non-stop on-track action, with three days of Supercars street racing to decide the Championship.
CoastXP
Discover on the geology, caves, shipwrecks and sea cliffs around the Newcastle coastline in this boating experience like no other.
Newcastle Museum
This free museum is home to exciting and ever-changing exhibitions.
Newcastle’s Famous Tram
Join this one-hour tram tour around beaches and historic sites and learn the history of Newcastle.
The Lucky Hotel
Newcastle's famous hangout, The Lucky Hotel, has been around since the 1800s, and its original facade belies the swanky fitout within.
Merewether Surfhouse
Experience relaxed beach-side dining like the locals.
The Bogey Hole
Take a dip in the iconic Bogey Hole, a popular ocean pool cut into ocean rocks by convict labour in 1819.
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