New South Wales Road Photo Gallery: National Route 1 (Pacific Highway) (Coffs Harbour to Grafton)

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New South Wales Road Photo Gallery:
National Route 1 (Pacific Highway) (Coffs Harbour to Grafton)

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.

Towns and localities along or near the route between Coffs Harbour and Grafton include Coffs Harbour, Korora, Woolgoogla, Dirty Creek, Halfway Creek and South Grafton. Major routes branching off this section include Summerland Way (SR91) and Gwydir Highway (NR38) both at South Grafton.

Coffs Harbour to Grafton History:

December 1997: Korora Hill Reconstruction
May 2004: Halfway Creek Upgrade

Click here for photos of former alignments at Korora.
Click here for photos of former alignments at Woolgoolga.
Click here for photos of former alignments at Halfway Creek.

Length (NR1):	679 km
Length (Coffs Harbour to Grafton):	82 km
Internal RTA Classification:	State Highway 10
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Information courtesy of the NSW Roads and Traffic Authority, DMR's "The Roadmakers" book, and Sam Laybutt (OzRoads)

Northbound (Coffs Harbour to Grafton)

Southbound (Grafton to Coffs Harbour)

	Pedestrian Overpass Korora Northbound at Korora is this pedestrian bridge. June 2005. Image © Paul Rands
	Korora Resort Region This is at Korora, which is dominated by resorts and holiday accommodation. June 2005, northbound. Image © Paul Rands
	Korora North The dual carriageway doesn't last long outside of Coffs Harbour, back to standard bitumen two way road. June 2005. Image © Paul Rands
	Emerald Beach Directional Sign Advance directional sign for the Emerald Beach turn off, northbound, June 2005 Image © Paul Rands
	Emerald Beach Intersection The intersection to Emerald Beach, north of Coffs Harbour. June 2005, northbound. Image © Paul Rands
	Double Crossing Creek Near Moonee Beach is Double Crossing Creek, shown here, June 2005. Image © Paul Rands
	Services Sign A common sign detailing services at Woolgoolga in this particular instance, northbound near Moonee Beach. June 2005. Image © Paul Rands
	Pacific Highway Woolgoolga South The highway as it heads north through Woolgoolga South. June 2005. Image © Paul Rands
	Typical Roadway at Corindi The highway as it travels north through Corindi on the way to Halfway Creek. Image © Paul Rands
	Typical Roadway at Corindi The highway as it travels north through Corindi on the way to Halfway Creek. Image © Paul Rands
	Halfway Creek Northbound Heading north you'll see this sign at Halfway Creek, indicating a higher standard of roadway ahead. June 2005. Image © Paul Rands
	Halfway Creek Upgrade Sign Typical Pacific Highway upgrade sign northbound at Halfway Creek. June 2005. Image © Paul Rands
	Halfway Creek Upgrade If you check out the former alignments area in this section, you'll see the old 2 way alignment, this photo shows the current version of roadway. June 2005. Image © Paul Rands
	Halfway Creek Upgrade If you check out the former alignments area in this section, you'll see the old 2 way alignment, this photo shows the current version of roadway. June 2005. Image © Paul Rands
	Northbound at Halfway Creek Looking north near the old roadhouse at Halfway Creek, check out the former alignment link near the top of this page to see what this spot used to look like before it was upgraded. Janaury 2005. Image © David Whiteman
	Northbound at Halfway Creek Looking north outside the old roadhouse at Halfway Creek, check out the former alignment link near the top of this page to see what this spot used to look like before it was upgraded. Janaury 2005. Image © David Whiteman
	2 Way Conditions North of Halfway Creek Back to the old style roadway offered throughout the north coast, this is just north of Halfway Creek. June 2005. Image © Paul Rands
	2 Way Conditions North of Halfway Creek Back to the old style roadway offered throughout the north coast, this is just north of Halfway Creek. June 2005. Image © Paul Rands
	Variable Message Sign VMS located between Halfway Creek and Grafton. Northbound, June 2005. Image © Paul Rands
	Northern Rivers Welcome Sign Sign located 50 km south of Grafton indicating you're now entering the Northern Rivers Region of NSW. June 2005. Image © Paul Rands
	Minni Water turnoff Intersection with the road to Minni Water, northbound, June 2005. Image © Paul Rands
	Summerland Way Sign Sign indicating an alternate way to head to Brisbane, via the Summerland Way. June 2005. Image © Paul Rands
	South Grafton Northbound as you enter South Grafton. June 2005. Image © Paul Rands

Pacific Highway Southbound at Korora
Typical dual carriageway section North of the Big Banana.

For continuation of the Pacific Highway between Grafton and Woodburn, click here.
For continuation of the Pacific Highway between Coffs Harbour and Nambucca Heads, click here.