Sydney to Brisbane by car Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Sydney to Brisbane by car
There are two primary routes between Sydney and Brisbane. ThePacific Highway(A1) andPacific Motorway(M1) is a primary highway 800 km long, running between theAustraliancities ofSydneyandBrisbane, up the north coast ofNew South Wales. It forms a key segment ofHighway 1, which runs around the length of Australia. The Pacific Highway connects many of the state's major cities and towns, and is the obvious choice if speed or access to the coastal beaches are your primary deciding factors. The primary alternative is theNew England Highway(A15), which starts atNewcastlearound an hour north of Sydney and detours inland via theHunter Valley,TamworthandArmidale. Largely agricultural, this route consists mostly of two-lane rural highways and adds around 200 km and at least 3 hours to the trip. You
Sydney to Brisbane by car Travel Guide Sections
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