Click on maps below for details.		Halfway between Sydney and Brisbane is where you can experience a subtropical environment of famous golden beaches and luxuriant rainforest. LOCATION 554km North of Sydney 427km of Brisbane 301km East of Tamworth BY ROAD. approximately 6.5 to 7 hours from Sydney approximately 5 hours from Brisbane.   BY AIR. Travel by air with Qantas or Virgin Blue, flights daily.