Sydney to Melbourne Coastal Drive

Sydney to Melbourne Coastal Drive

OPEN IN MOBILE

Jervis Bay - Jordan Robins

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Open leg route

406.0KM / 252.3MI (Est. travel time 5 hours)

Tackle the first half of this epic road trip along the southeastern corner of .

From unspoilt coastline and ancient volcanos to pristine beaches and bountiful seafood, the Sydney to Melbourne Coastal Drive is one of pure magic and adventure. Experience panoramic ocean views as you drive through rolling farmland, picturesque seaside towns and national parks.

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1 Day 1:

OPEN IN MOBILE Leaving the Harbour City behind, follow the spectacular Grand Pacic Drive 1.5 hours south to Wollongong, in the heart of the beautiful region. Historically a coal and steel centre, ‘The Gong’ has transformed into a vibrant coastal city tucked between the rugged beauty of the and the sparkling Pacic Ocean.

The scenic oceanside Continental Pool in Wollongong Cruise the stunning sweep of the Sea Cli Bridge as it hugs the coast with panoramic views of coastal scenery. Enjoy a sunny interlude in the salt water rock pools at secluded Coalcli Beach and discover why writer DH Lawrence was so enchanted when he set foot in the region almost 100 years ago.

Kickstart your heart with an unforgettable skydiving adventure with award-winning Skydive Sydney Wollongong, and toast your bravado with a handcrafted beer or cocktail at The Illawarra Brewery. For a little luxury, Headlands Austinmer Beach oers self-contained apartments and GET DIRECTION S penthouses.

Sights & Activities

Sea Cliff Bridge Coalcliff Beach

Skydive Sydney The Illawarra Brewery - Wollongong

Headlands Austinmer Beach

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Destination Wollongong

Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Coalcliff, , Australia, 2508 , Coalcliff, New South Wales, Australia, 2508 (02) 4267 5910 GET DIRECTION S (02) 4267 5910 [email protected] GET DIRECTION S [email protected] Free Entry Walks Free Entry Public Toilet, Picnic Area Picnic Area The 665 metre Sea Cliff Bridge is a Public Telephone, Public Toilet Fishing, Surfing, Swimming Parking highlight along the Grand Pacific Drive. The bridge has become an icon to the Coalcliff is located 24 kilometres north of people of Wollongong. the Wollongong city centre. This is a small beach in the northern suburbs, surrounded by rocks and cliffs.

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Skydive Australia WIN Entertainment Centre Eastern Terrace, Crown Street, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, 2500 GET DIRECTION S

George Hanley Drive, North Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, 2500 1300 663 634 GET DIRECTION S [email protected]

Public Toilet Public Toilet Skydiving, WiFi Parking

Skydive Sydney - Wollongong is an award-winning adventure tourism company headquartered in Wollongong. With 15 premium drop zones Australia wide, and a skydiving crew that

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Headlands Austinmer Beach

Corner Headland Avenue and Yuruga Street, Austinmer, New South Wales, Australia, 2515 (02) 4200 1099 GET DIRECTION S [email protected]

52 rooms Non-smoking, Swimming Pool Cafe WiFi $199 ~ $423 AUD Parking, Secure Parking

Located in Austinmer, on the picturesque shores of southern New South Wales, Headlands boasts uninterrupted, panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and is an easy

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2 Day 1: Jamberoo

OPEN IN MOBILE Take an idyllic country detour through the hinterland of the Kiama region, where gentle rolling hills dotted with dairy cows and rustic stone walls will lead you to the gorgeous village of Jamberoo. With its colonial buildings and 19th century churches, this heritage town is a delightful base to explore the valley.

Dive into action-packed family fun at Jamberoo The scenic Gerringong Falls in Action Park with world-class rides and water slides. Take a thrilling zip line through lush rainforest or stroll along suspension bridges high up in the treetops at Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures, with panoramic views to the coast.

One for nature-lovers, Budderoo National Park has gorgeous waterfalls, stunning lookouts and elevated walkways to explore.

Back on the coast, experience the magic of paddle boarding at sunrise with Stand Up Paddle Boarding Shellharbour and spend a lazy Arrive via car from Day 1: Jamberoo afternoon at Killalea Reserve, a scenic spot 32KM / 20MI ~ Approximately 27 popular for surng, shing, picnics and camping. minutes GET DIRECTION S

Sights & Activities

Illawarra Fly Treetop Killalea Reserve Adventures Stand Up Jamberoo Paddle Action Park Boarding Shellharbour

Budderoo National Park

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Killalea Drive, Shell Cove, New South 182 Knights Hill Road, Knights Hill, New Wales, Australia, 2529 South Wales, Australia, 2577 (02) 4237 8589 (02) 4885 1010 GET DIREC GET DIRECTION S [email protected] [email protected] Free Entry Fishing, Surfing, Walks Parking Caters for people who use a wheelchair., Wheelchair * Access Subjec Public Toilet, Non-smoking, Picnic Area Killalea State Recreation Park is a to Picnic Area, Cafe Public Toilet chang spectacular tract of coastal land that Birdwatching, Walks $25 AUD* withou has been dedicated as a public Parking, Coach Parking notice. Caters for people who use a wheelchair., Wheelchair recreation reserve available for surfing, Access, Caters for people who use a wheelchair. fishing, picnics,

The award winning Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures is one of Australia's premier treetop walk and zipline experiences.

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1215 Jamberoo Road, Jamberoo, New South Wales, Australia, 2533 Reddall Parade (east side of bridge), (02) 4236 0114 , New South Wales, GET DIRECTION S [email protected] Australia, 2528 0427 667 938 GET DIRECTION S Picnic Area * Buy a ticket bundle for the cheapest [email protected] Picnic Area, Cafe, rates, or buy online to save AUD10 per Barbeque, Kiosk ticket on single tickets. Call to find out Swimming, WiFi more about bundles or go online now to $45 ~ $70 AUD* buy tickets. Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board with an Parking accredited ASI SUP Instructor, with both private & group sessions available. We Jamberoo Action Park, New South Wales' are a mobile Stand Up favourite water theme park is located an hour south of Sydney.

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Photo: Michael van Ewijk

Budderoo Mountain Road, Budderoo, New South Wales, Australia, 2535

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Picnic Area Picnic Area, Cafe, Kiosk Cycling

Nature-lovers will be in their element at beautiful Budderoo National Park. From pristine rainforest walks to gorgeous waterfalls and stunning lookouts, it’s easy to create

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3 Day 1: Kiama

OPEN IN MOBILE Cruise back to the coast and the seaside holiday playground of Kiama, home to the famous blowhole, beautiful white sandy beaches and gourmet food experiences.

Watch as the iconic Kiama Blowhole, the world’s largest, erupts with a sonic boom and blasts seawater 20m into the air (occasionally over unsuspecting tourists standing too close). Dry o Aerial shot of Kiama Blowhole Point over a gourmet lunch and artisan coee with sublime views of the harbour at the popular Penny Whistlers cafe.

Book a tour and explore Buena Vista Farm, a pastoral delight nestled in the green hills overlooking the ocean. Passed down through the same family since 1859, the historic farm holds cooking classes, cheese tastings and has a small farm shop.

In nearby Gerringong, you can sample locally brewed beer and cider at Stoic Brewing and Arrive via car from Day 1: Kiama browse contemporary local works at award- 9KM / 6MI ~ Approximately 10 winning Fern Street Gallery, run by professional minutes GET DIRECTION S artists and a haven for art lovers.

Sights & Activities

Kiama Blowhole Fern Street Gallery

Buena Vista Stoic Brewing Farm

Penny Whistlers

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Kiama Tourism

131 Fern Street, Gerringong, New South Wales, Australia, 2534

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Blowhole Point Headland, Kiama, New South Wales, Australia, 2533 1300 654 262 GET DIRECTION S [email protected]

Free Entry Public Toilet, Picnic Area Picnic Area, Cafe, Barbeque, Kiosk Public Toilet Lookouts Parking, Coach Parking

Kiama's famous Blowhole is the largest in the world! A viewing platform with disabled access gives good views of Kiama blowhole.

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Buena Vista Farm

45 Rowlins Road, Gerringong, New South Wales, Australia, 2534 250 Fern Street, Gerringong, New South Wales, Australia, 2534 [email protected] GET DIRECTION S 0414 703 958 GET DIRECTION S [email protected] Takeaway Parking

Stoic Brewing is a family owned & Buena Vista is a family farm bought by operated brewery located in the scenic, Fiona’s great-great-grandfather in 1859, sea side town of Gerringong established when, after renting it for almost twenty in 2018. Our beer & cider years, it came up for sale.

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31 Shoalhaven Street, Kiama, New South Wales, Australia, 2533 (02) 4233 2770 GET DIRECTION S [email protected]

Penny Whistlers is a cool harbour view cafe. With its relaxed atmosphere and great friendly service, it offers artisan coffee by Campos and amazing gourmet

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4 Day 1:

OPEN IN MOBILE Prepare to be dazzled by breathtaking Jervis Bay in the Shoalhaven region, famous for its powder-white sands and aquamarine waters. A natural harbour edged with temperate rainforest, eucalypts, dunes and mangroves, it’s a place of astounding natural beauty and great historic signicance, with Aboriginal heritage dating back thousands of years.

Sea kayaking in Jervis Bay - Dee Kramer Booderee National Park is a nature lover’s paradise with crystal clear waters and superb botanic gardens, while oers some of the best vantage points for whale watching from May to November.

Don’t miss the atmospheric ruin of the Cape St George Lighthouse built in 1860 atop dramatic clis rising up from the Tasman Sea below.

Feast on wood red pizzas and craft beers in the buzzing beer garden at Jervis Bay Brewing Co. You'll often nd the Mirritya Mundya food truck Arrive via car from Day 1: Jervis parked around town. It's an indigenous dining Bay 75KM / 46MI ~ Approximately an hour experience not to be missed, infusing native GET DIRECTION S ingredients with other cuisines.

Sights & Activities Booderee National Park: Booderee Cape St National Park George Lighthouse

Jervis Bay Brewing Co.

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Parks Australia

Parks Australia

Village Road, Jervis Bay, New South Wales, Australia, 2540 [email protected] Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay, GET DIRECTION S New South Wales, Australia, 2540 (02) 4443 0977 Public Toilet, Picnic Area Picnic Area, Barbeque GET DIRECTION S Public Toilet Lookouts $6.50 ~ $13.00 AUD [email protected] Parking

Birdwatching, Walks Parking Welcome everyone, this is Booderee. Or The ruined Cape St George Lighthouse is in the local Dhurga language, Walawaani perched on the edge of spectacular Njindiwan Njin Booderee. Booderee is cliffs between Booderee National Park home to one of Australia’s most stunning and the sea. The lighthouse lookout national offers

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3 Duranbah Drive, Huskisson, New South Wales, Australia, 2540 (02) 4401 2142 GET DIRECTION S [email protected]

Dinner, Lunch, Takeaway Entertainment, WiFi, Live Music Parking

In Jervis Bay, we are constantly reminded of the good stuff in life. And Jervis Bay Brewing Co is here to make sure we enjoy

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5 Day 2: Ulladulla

OPEN IN MOBILE Wind through rolling green farmland to the picturesque harbour town of Ulladulla, renowned for its unspoilt golden beaches, bountiful fresh seafood, and surrounding lush hinterland. A shing port since 1859, holidaymakers ock here in the summer months transforming the shing village into a holiday favourite.

Local favourite Beach is a beautiful Drinks with a view at Cupitt's Winery in Ulladulla 2km stretch of golden sand and clear blue water, with dolphins known to frolic in the waves. In the evening, dine on freshly caught red snapper, blue eye trevalla or local lobsters on the headland at Rick Stein's restaurant at Bannisters by the Sea, with gorgeous views overlooking the ocean.

For a true gourmet experience, Cupitt's Restaurant, Winery, Brewery and Fromagerie has it all – a boutique cellar door, restaurant and microbrewery as well as delectable handmade cheeses all in a beautiful rustic coastal setting. Arrive via car from Day 2: Ulladulla Enjoy tranquil views across the vineyard; you can 60KM / 37MI ~ Approximately an hour GET DIRECTION S even bring your pooch (on a lead).

Sights & Activities

Mollymook Cupitt's Estate Beach

Rick Stein at Bannisters Mollymook

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Cupitt's Estate

2 Mitchell Parade, Mollymook Beach, 58 Washburton Road, Ulladulla, New New South Wales, Australia, 2539 South Wales, Australia, 2539 (02) 4421 0778 (02) 4455 7888 GET DIRECTION S GET DIRECTION S [email protected] [email protected] Free Entry Public Toilet, Picnic Area Australian, Bar, Beer, Beverage, Brasserie, Cocktails, Coffee, Picnic Area, Cafe, Barbeque, Kiosk Degustation, Dessert, European, French, Gourmet, Light Public Telephone, Public Toilet Meals, Modern Australian, Modern European, Pizza or Wood Fishing, Snorkelling, Surfing, Swimming Parking fired Pizza, Slow Food, Tapas, Tasting Flight, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wine, Wine Bar, Woodfired Cooking, Dinner, Lunch, Waterside Dining Mollymook Beach sweeps for two Entertainment, WiFi, Live Music Parking kilometres between Bannister Point in the north and the southern headland where Cupitt's Winery is a South Coast food, the Mollymook golf club is located. Both wine, beer and cheese experience ends comprised of a family run boutique Winery, Cellar Door, Restuarant, Bar, Microbrewery and

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191 Mitchell Parade, Mollymook Beach, New South Wales, Australia, 2539 (02) 4454 7400 GET DIRECTION S [email protected]

Seafood, Dinner, Lunch WiFi Parking

"Over the last six years running Rick Stein at Bannisters with my wife , Sarah has been a complete joy... As a seafood chef, plenty

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6 Day 2:

OPEN IN MOBILE Dive into the delicious heart of Australia’s Oyster Coast at Batemans Bay, the perfect destination for seafood lovers. A coastal town on the beautiful Clyde River and famous for its oysters, Batemans Bay is a gateway to pristine waterways and adventure.

Enjoy succulent Clyde River oysters at Pearly Oyster Bar and Farm or treat yourself to a Pick up fresh oysters from the wharf at Wray Street Oyster Shed, twilight seafood dinner cruise aboard the MV Batemans Bay Merinda with Merinda Cruises, complete with a fascinating commentary on local history and wildlife.

Surf Beach Batemans Bay is a popular ocean beach with gentle waves and grassy areas perfect for a picnic. Explore the magical underwater world of the Cullendulla Sanctuary on a Glass Bottom Kayak Tour with Region X Sea Kayak and Camping Adventures.

Don't miss the famous Mogo Wildlife Park, which Arrive via car from Day 2: houses an extraordinary collection of over 250 Batemans Bay animals from gorillas and rhinos to zebras and 52KM / 32MI ~ Approximately 34 minutes GET DIRECTION S snow leopards, together in a natural, botanical haven.

Sights & Activities

Merinda Pearly Oyster Cruises Bar and Farm

Region X Sea Surf Beach Kayak and Batemans Bay Camping Adventures

Mogo Wildlife Park

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1 Clyde Street, Batemans Bay, New South Wales, Australia, 2536 6 North Street, Batemans Bay, New (02) 4472 4052 GET DIRECTION S South Wales, Australia, 2536 [email protected] 1800 802 528 GET DIRECTION S [email protected]

MV Merinda (established 1988) leaves Seafood the Boatshed daily on a relaxing and informative tour of the Clyde River. Whilst Enjoy oysters direct from the Clyde River enjoying fresh fish, chips and salad, farm gate to your plate, at the Pearly Oyster Bar in Batemans Bay. Stefan and Kathy Paschalidis continue

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Off the , Batemans Region X Boat Shed, , New Bay, New South Wales, Australia, 2536 South Wales, Australia, 2537 1800 802 528 1300 001 060 GET DIRECTION S GET DIRECTION S [email protected] [email protected]

Free Entry Public Toilet, Picnic Area Public Toilet Public Toilet Parking Picnic Area, Barbeque Public Toilet Surfing, Swimming, Walks Parking Kayak the beautiful waters of the Batemans Marine Park, part of the Just a short 10 minute drive south of unspoilt South Coast with multi award Batemans Bay central business district, winning kayak company, Region X. Join a Surf Beach Batemans Bay is very popular with both locals and visitors.

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Mogo Zoo

222 Tomakin Road, Mogo, New South Wales, Australia, 2536 (02) 4474 4930 GET DIRECTION S [email protected]

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Mogo Zoo is situated 10 kilometres south of Batemans Bay. It was established in 1989 by Sally Padey, and has attained an international reputation.

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7 Day 2: Moruya, Tuross Head & Bodalla

OPEN IN MOBILE Driving through spectacular Eurobodalla is a roadtripper's delight. From beautiful riverside Moruya, past glittering waterways around Tuross Head, to the rich farmlands of Bodalla, you'll be spoiled with superb scenery, delicious produce and captivating history.

For a bird's eye view, take a scenic ight with South Coast Seaplanes or, if you prefer your feet Fishing at Tuross Head on the ground, Moruya Heads Lookout oers stunning coastal views. The beautiful Eurobodalla National Park is perfect for a day trip in nature.

Book a tour of local villages and oyster farms with VIP Private Tours and explore coastal habitat and local Aboriginal heritage on the 14km Bingi Dreaming Track, which connects campsites, ceremonial sites and Indigenous food sources.

Arrive via car from Day 2: Fancy sh and chips with a sublime waterfront Moruya, Tuross Head & view? Tuross Boatshed ticks the box, while at the Bodalla Bodalla Dairy you can watch the craft of 27KM / 17MI ~ Approximately 19 GET DIRECTION S minutes cheesemaking, buy delicious produce and bottle feed the calves in the farmyard.

Sights & Activities

South Coast Moruya Heads Seaplanes lookout VIP Private Tours: Eurobodalla Batemans Bay, National Park Narooma and EBdoednalla Dairy - Cheese, Milk Bingie Dreaming Track and Ice Cream Factory and Cafe

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South Coast Seaplanes

Elizabeth Street, Moruya Heads, New Moruya Airport, Bruce Cameron Drive, South Wales, Australia, 2537 Moruya, New South Wales, Australia, 2537 GET DIRECTION S 1300 359 356 GET DIRECTION S Picnic Area Picnic Area, Cafe, Kiosk Sailing [email protected]

Moruya Heads lookout offers superb South Coast Seaplanes provides scenic coastal views taking in the scenic mouth flights and specialty tours along the of . In spring, bring your beautiful South Coast of NSW. Come with binoculars for whale watching as these us to experience the coast from a

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Debbie Osieki Photography

Eurobodalla National Park, Bodalla, New South Wales, Australia, 2545 1300 072 757 25 Coila Avenue, Tuross Head, New GET DIRECTION S South Wales, Australia, 2537 [email protected] 0437 143 477 GET DIRECTION S Non-smoking, Picnic Area Picnic Area [email protected] Boating, Camping, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Sailing, Surfing, Swimming, Walks, Lookouts, Boating Facilities WiFi

Eurobodalla National Park, on the far VIP Private Tours will show you the south coast of NSW, stretches from stunning scenery of south east New Moruya Head to Mystery Bay. It's an South Wales in comfort, and all just two exceptional place to visit on a hours from Canberra. See

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Coila Beach, Bingie, New South Wales, Australia, 2537

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52 Princes Highway, Bodalla, New South Wales, Australia, 2545 (02) 4473 5234 GET DIRECTION S [email protected]

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Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) Caters for people who use a wheelchair., Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access Ambulant Access, Non-smoking American, Australian, Beverage, Bistro/Cafe/Deli, Brunch, Dessert, Hamburgers, Healthy Food, High Tea or Afternoon Tea, Native Australian, Tea Room, Breakfast, Lunch, Takeaway Entertainment, WiFi, Live Music Parking, Coach Parking Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) Caters for people who use a wheelchair., Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access, Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

The Bodalla Dairy Cheese Factory is located in the heart of the historic village of Bodalla.

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8 Day 2: Narooma

OPEN IN MOBILE If swimming with seals is on your bucket list, you’ll love idyllic Narooma on the stunning Wagonga inlet. Gateway to the wildlife wonder of Montague Island and surrounded by sparkling blue waterways, Narooma is a seaside haven for nature lovers.

Take a tour of the spectacular Montague Island Nature Reserve, home to a colony of fur seals Swim with fur seals at Montague Island off Narooma and other wildlife, and a sacred Aboriginal site. You can dive in with the seals or even spend a night at the historic lighthouse keeper’s cottage.

With its crystal clear waters, Wagonga Inlet is perfect for kayaking. Paddle past oyster farms, an historic cemetery and lush old growth forest.

Kick back with a cocktail at The Quarterdeck Narooma, an old boat shed turned tiki bar on the shores of beautiful Forsters Bay. If you want to stay longer, indulge in a decadent break with Southbound Escapes Tours, oering luxury Arrive via car from Day 2: Narooma accommodation and your own private driver and 43KM / 26MI ~ Approximately 30 tour guide. minutes GET DIRECTION S

Sights & Activities

Montague Kayaking Island Nature Wagonga Inlet Reserve at Narooma

The Southbound Quarterdeck Escapes Tours Narooma

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Montague Island, Montague Island, Kayaking at Narooma, Wagonga Inlet, New South Wales, Australia, 2546 Narooma, New South Wales, Australia, 1800 240 003 2546 GET DIRECTION S GET DIRECTION S [email protected] 1800 802 528 [email protected] Birdwatching, Walks, Hiking Parking Free Entry Public Toilet, Picnic Area Montague Island Nature Reserve is home Picnic Area, Barbeque Public Toilet Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Swimming Parking to hundreds of seals and more than 90 bird species. Enjoy a stay in a heritage The crystal clear, sapphire waters of lighthouse keeper’s cottage. Wagonga Inlet are a pleasure to paddle with views of the town and old forest growth on the shoreline.

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Eurobodalla Tourism Council

Riverside Drive, Narooma, New South 89 Campbell Street, Narooma, New Wales, Australia, 2546 South Wales, Australia, 2546 (02) 4476 2723 0407 106 392 GET DIRECTION S GET DIRECTION S [email protected] [email protected]

Bar, Seafood, Tapas, Waterside Dining Entertainment, Live Music Parking South Coast Adventure Tours will take you on a journey of discovery and The Narooma Quarterdeck is situated in excitement through our luxury Forsters Bay on the shores of the experiential tailor-made tours. Adventure Wagonga Inlet. This foreshore has a rich awaits as we show history and has been classified

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9 Day 3: Tilba

OPEN IN MOBILE Nestled in a pocket of lush South Coast hinterland in the foothills of an ancient volcano, you’ll nd the historic villages of Tilba Tilba and Central Tilba. These picturesque gold rush towns with their well-preserved timber cottages date back to the 1890s and are classied by the National Trust.

Browse the weekly Tilba Markets where you can Couple shopping at Bath Patisserie in Central Tilba buy local hand crafts, homewares and fresh produce, and see artisan cheesemakers in action at the famous ABC Cheese Factory.

Taste superb local wines at Mimosa Wines seven-acre vineyard and enjoy a ploughman's lunch at the Tilba Valley Winery and Ale House on the shores of Lake Corunna.

Test your tness on the Gulaga Mountain Walk, a steep track built for gold miners in 1894 that will take you to the top of the forested extinct volcano, a site of great Aboriginal signicance. Arrive via car from Day 3: Tilba Enjoy spectacular views of the coast from the 15KM / 10MI ~ Approximately 11 minutes summit. GET DIRECTION S

Sights & Activities

Gulaga ABC Cheese Mountain Walk Factory

Mimosa Wines

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La Galette Cafe, Tilba Tilba, New 37 Bate Street, Central Tilba, New South Wales, Australia, 2546 South Wales, Australia, 2546 1800 802 528 (02) 4473 7387 GET DIRECTION S GET DIRECTION S [email protected] [email protected]

Free Entry Picnic Area Picnic Area Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few Birdwatching, Walks, Hiking Parking steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) Caters for people who use a wheelchair., Ambulant Mount Gulaga is an extinct volcano rising Access, Wheelchair Access 797 metres above sea level. The Ambulant Access Coach Parking mountain and the surrounding area are Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. significant to the Yuin people, particularly (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) Caters for people who use a wheelchair., Ambulant Access, Wheelchair Access, Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids) Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

The ABC Cheese Factory, home of Tilba Club cheese is located in the heritage

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2845 Tathra Bermagui Road, Bermagui, New South Wales, Australia, 2546 (02) 6494 0164 GET DIRECTION S [email protected]

The seven acre Mimosa vineyard has been established since initial plantings in 1999. Glenn appreciated the challenges involved with growing grapes in this fickle maritime

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10 Day 3:

OPEN IN MOBILE When the sparkling blue of the Pacic ashes into view, you’ll know you’ve reached the Sapphire Coast of NSW, and the beautiful seaside town of Merimbula. Nestled between pristine lakes and waterways, this holiday resort is famous for its oysters, water sports and the passing parade of migrating whales.

Taste freshly shucked, award-winning Tathra Join Captain Sponge's Magical Oyster Tours on the Oysters, farmed from the pure waters of Nelson Lake. For the famous, creamiest Sydney rock oysters, you can't go past Broadwater Oysters. Learn the secrets of oyster farming with Captain Sponges Magical Oyster Tours.

There’s daily sh feeding and tropical marine life at the Merimbula Aquarium, or head out to sea on a whale watching cruise with Merimbula Marina Ocean Adventure Tours. Mimosa Rocks National Park, named after a paddle-steamer that wrecked here in 1863, is a spectacular 20km Arrive via car from Day 3: stretch of untamed coastline. Explore fascinating Merimbula rock formations, rainforest, lagoons and deserted 94KM / 58MI ~ Approximately an hour GET DIRECTION S beaches.

Merimbula marks the halfway point along the Sydney to Melbourne Coastal Drive. It's less than an hour to the border and around seven hours to the Victorian capital. So hop back in the car and head o on the rest of your multi-state adventure.

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Sights & Activities Broadwater Oysters

Captain Broadwater Sponges Oysters Magical Oyster Tours

Mimosa Rocks Tathra Oysters National Park Merimbula Merimbula Marina - Aquarium and Ocean Wharf Adventure Restaurant Tours Broadwater Oysters

Shed 1 - 52 Landing Road, Broadwater, New South Wales, Australia, 2549 (02) 6495 6704 GET DIRECTION S [email protected]

Australian, Brunch, Cheese / Charcuterie / Platters, Gourmet, Healthy Food, Light Meals, Native Australian, Organic, Seafood, Seasonal Local Produce, Share Plates, Lunch, Takeaway, Waterside Dining, Cooking School Parking, Coach Parking

On the foreshore of Pambula Lake with views of oyster farms across the water. Broadwater Oysters is a working oyster shed where visitors can talk

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Landing Road, Broadwater, New South Tathra-Bermagui Road, Nelson, New Wales, Australia, 2549 South Wales, Australia, 2550 0429 453 545 1300 072 757 GET DIRECTION S GET DIRECTION S [email protected] [email protected]

Non-smoking, Picnic Area Picnic Area Captain Sponges Magical oyster tours is Camping, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Surfing, Swimming, Walks, Lookouts an "on-the-water" oyster farm experience where passengers are taken Just a short drive from Bega, Mimosa to the oyster farm and shown the how, Rocks National Park offers up show- where and stopping headland views, beaches and pure lagoons, and you’ll be spoilt for choice

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Sapphire Coastal Adventures

1 Reservoir Street, Tathra, New South Wales, Australia, 2550 0429 941 453 Public Jetty, Bermagui, New South GET DIRECTION S [email protected] Wales, Australia, 2546 (02) 6495 1686 GET DIRECTION S Seafood, Takeaway [email protected]

Tathra Oysters are grown in the pristine waters of Nelsons Lake in Mimosa Rocks If you want to experience the National Park. This family business has spectacular coastline of the 'Unspoilt' won numerous awards for their Sapphire Coast then Merimbula Marina has a tour that will help you do this!

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The Wharf, Lake St, Merimbula, New South Wales, Australia, 2548 (02) 6495 4446 GET DIRECTION S [email protected]

Non-smoking Australian, Classic Australian, Modern Australian, Seafood, Seasonal Local Produce, Private Dining, Takeaway, Waterside Dining WiFi Parking, Coach Parking

Set at the entrance to the Merimbula Wharf and with 180-degree views of the ocean, this is the perfect place for a meal, coffee or

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