The "Sunshine Way" runs from Sydney to Brisbane along the central and northern coast of New South Wales. It crosses both the wooded landscape of national parks, dotted with lakes and rivers, and large coastal cities. Be sure to take a detour to Hunter Valley, one of the country's best-known wine-growing regions. At Port Stephens, you can set out on a whale- and dolphin-spotting cruise or surf the sand dunes. Port Macquarie is a family seaside resort.