The '''North Coast''' refers to the region adjoining the Pacific_Ocean in the north-eastern part of the State of New_South_Wales, Australia. The North Coast region is traversed by the Pacific Highway and the North Coast Line which links Sydney to Brisbane in Queensland. The North Coast has a mild, sub-tropical climate. Major towns on the North Coast include: *Byron Bay *Lismore *Ballina *Grafton *Coffs Harbour *Kempsey *Port Macquarie *Taree Category:Regions_of_New_South_Wales {{NewSouthWales-geo-stub}}