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All information contained in this middle left to right: Catch of the day, Kiama, publication is subject to change or update without notice. Before relying on any information contained in this publication you are therefore advised to personally confi rm all information prior to making any travel, holiday or other arrangements. Tourism New South Illawarra (Mike Newling); Merimbula, Sapphire Wales cannot guarantee and assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, currency or completeness of the information. Coast; Wildfl owers, Eurobodalla (Mike Newling) This publication may include tourism products and service information supplied by third parties. Inclusion in this publication is not bottom left to right: Pebbly Beach, Murramarang an endorsement of the information or of the supplier of the information. National Park, Shoalhaven (North Sullivan); Brown Care has been taken to ensure legitimate usage of any copyright material. Tourism New South Wales welcomes any information Mountain, Sapphire Coast; Murramarang National from entities who believe their copyright may have been infringed by this publication. Park, Eurobodalla (Don Fuchs) ABN 16 961 498 210 CONTENTS 3 South Coast of NSW secret coves… Stretching from Sydney’s Royal National Park to Eden, near the Victorian border, the South Coast of NSW forms a string of pristine beaches and bays, backed by a hinterland that includes more than 30 national parks, marine parks and reserves. Here you’ll fi nd glittering white sands – renowned as some of the whitest in the world – and an abundance of wildlife, from penguins to whales. Take the spectacular Grand Pacifi c Drive and discover pretty seaside towns and historic villages where you can browse in country markets and charming specialty stores. Dive under a historic wharf, learn about the killer whale that once guided whalers to their prey or just relax on an uncrowded beach. On the South Coast you’ll fi nd your own piece of paradise. Photographs top left to right: Pambula Beach, Sapphire Coast; Merimbula fi shpen, Sapphire Coast bottom left to right: Dive with seals off Montague Island Nature Reserve; Narooma, Eurobodalla (Nick Rains); Booderee National Park, Shoalhaven (Don Fuchs) 4 SOUTH COAST OF NSW …timeless beauty SOUTH COAST OF NSW 5 The Grand Pacifi c Drive This 140-km drive takes you south from Sydney along a sensational coastline, through rainforests and seaside villages. ”LR=G>R The new Grand Pacifi c Drive has quickly ,)df+.fbg gained a reputation as one of the State’s most spectacular touring routes – a road <Zf]^g <Zfi[^eemhpg that combines innovation, driving pleasure A^Zma\hm^ KHR:E and scenic beauty. G:MBHG:E Ib\mhg PZm^k_Zee I:KD The visual spectacle hits top gear on the dramatic 665-m Sea Cliff Bridge, a cantilevered A^e^gl[nk`a marvel perched 41 m above sea level. The G:MM:B :iibg =A:K:P:E G:MBHG:E Pbemhg G:MBHG:E 1 bridge and the Grand Pacifi c Drive give you I:KD I:KD <hZe\eb__ LmZgp^eeIZkd your green light to even larger sea-sculpted <eb_mhg dreams – the greater South Coast. L\Zk[hkhn`a :nlmbgf^k Royal National Park Lhnma^kg Mabkkhne ;neeb Heading south from Sydney, via the Princes Ab`aeZg]l Highway, turn off at Loftus and follow the signs that take you into the Royal National Park. FmD^bkZ Pheehg`hg` The second oldest national park in the world, FbmmZ`hg` the Royal boasts rainforest, creeks, wildfl ower ;hpkZe IhkmD^f[eZ meadows, sandstone headlands, wild stretches IKBG<>LAPR of coastal heath and marvellous walking trails. 1 FhllOZe^ :e[bhg Put on your walking shoes and discover the IZkd La^eeaZk[hnk wilderness or, in season (June to November), ◊<:G;>KK: Kh[^kmlhg watch whales cruising past the headlands. +,-df,akl ;ZllIhbgm FZkbg^:jnZmb\K^l^ko^ As you spiral down from the heights of the CZf[^khh ;N==>KHH park along Lady Wakehurst Drive, stop off at G:MBHG:E DbZfZ Bald Hill Lookout for an inspiring panorama I:KD across the beach at Stanwell Park as well as DZg`Zkhh IKBG<>LAPR the coast south to Wollongong and beyond. OZee^r 1 @^kkbg`hg` E>@>G= FHKMHG @kZg]IZ\b_b\=kbo^ Coastal marvel G:MBHG:E ;^kkr L^o^gFbe^;^Z\a From Bald Hill, follow Lawrence Hargrave Drive I:KD L^Z<eb__;kb]`^ and get set for the drive of a lifetime. Between LahZeaZo^g A^Z]l Coalcliff and Clifton, Lawrence Hargrave Drive swerves out dramatically from the 6 SOUTH COAST OF NSW Photographs above left to right: Dramatic Sea Cliff Bridge, Grand Pacifi c Drive; Farm Beach, Shellharbour (Paul Blackmore); Bald Hill, Wollongong below: Wollongong Harbour cliffs at Sea Cliff Bridge. This graceful span is Follow the signs to Shellharbour, past Lake Coast. Or you can turn inland on Kangaroo best appreciated on foot. Stop at the parking Illawarra, and continue to Shellharbour Village. Valley Road to Berry and the Kangaroo Valley, zone and take your camera to the pedestrian taking Cambewarra Road to the top of the walkway. During the migration season, you Shellharbour escarpment to explore the Southern Highlands. might even spot a whale off-shore. Shellharbour’s oceanfront café strip, with a Here a range of cultural, artistic and historical great mix of award-winning restaurants and features – along with boutique wineries, For the ultimate thrill, hop on the pillion seat an eclectic range of specialty stores, is fast farmhouse cheeses, berry farms, specialty of a Harley-Davidson and roar along Lawrence becoming an attraction in itself. honey and jams – are yours to discover. Hargrave Drive. Continue through the Northern Wollongong coastal villages, stopping for a South of the village at Bass Point, Bushrangers homemade gelato at Austinmer Beach or a Bay is a Marine Aquatic Reserve with some of For more information, contact the snack at one of the local cafés, or take a dip the fi nest shore diving and snorkelling on the Illawarra Visitor Information Centre, in the sea at Thirroul. South Coast. Its most prominent feature is an telephone: (02) 4229 5802, or visit our website: underwater cliff face with hundreds of small www.illawarratourism.com.au Wonders of Wollongong cavities that shelter sea urchins and tropical fi sh. Continue along the Grand Pacifi c Drive south to Wollongong Harbour. With its array Kiama of fi shing boats and lighthouses, the harbour Head back to Shellharbour Road and follow is a fi ne backdrop for a stroll. Follow Marine the Princes Highway south to Kiama, where Drive south as it curves away from the sea, there is much to discover, including the town’s and stop at the Five Islands Brewery to sample famous Blowhole and the local beaches. some of their product and enjoy a meal on the Continue along the Princes Highway.