Hotels in North Coast New South Wales, Australia

North Coast New South Wales is a subtropical stretch from Newcastle to the Queensland border, famous for world-class surfing beaches and lush hinterland. Summers are warm (80°F/27°C average) - perfect for catching waves at Byron Bay's Main Beach or hiking the coastal walk to the Cape Byron Lighthouse. Winters are mild (60°F/16°C) and bring humpback whales migrating past, best spotted from Cape Byron or on a boat tour from Coffs Harbour. For a different vibe, head to the laid-back Byron Bay for its live indie-folk scene at the Railway Hotel, or to Port Macquarie for the koala hospital and historic convict-built buildings.