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National Route 1 (Pacific Highway) (Former Alignment: Korora)

The Pacific Highway, one of Australia’s busiest and most important road links, passes through the heart of residential, farming and retail areas of many towns along the New South Wales coast between Hexham, northwest of the industrial city of Newcastle, to the NSW-QLD Border at Tweed Heads, about 90 minutes south of Brisbane, the capital of Queensland.

The route's southern terminus is located at the junction of the Pacific Highway (SR111) and the New England Highway (NH1) at Hexham, 16 km northwest of Newcastle, which is north of Sydney. The northern terminus is at the New South Wales / Queensland border, just west of the town centre of Tweed Heads. The route itself is a mix of freeway, arterial and rural highway standards. The highway has been progressively upgraded over the years, however since the late 1980s, an accelerated upgrade program has been undertaken. Despite the acceleration program, only approximately 40% of the highway is of dual carriageway.

This section concentrates on the former alignment through Korora near Coffs Harbour.

Length (NR1): 679 km
Former Route Number:
Information courtesy of the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority

Old Pacific Highway Route at Korora
Now known as James Small Drive, this was once a section of the Old Coast Road (aka Pacific Highway) at Korora, 5 minutes North of Coffs Harbour. This section of road is quite narrow and windy and is now surrounded by houses, the Carobana sweets factory and luxury accommodation.

Image © Paul Rands

Old Pacific Highway Route at Korora
Now known as James Small Drive, this was once a section of the Old Coast Road (aka Pacific Highway) at Korora, 5 minutes North of Coffs Harbour. This section of road is quite narrow and windy and is now surrounded by houses, the Carobana sweets factory and luxury accommodation

Image © Paul Rands