Wollongong, Kiama and Jervis Bay, NSW - Grand Pacific Drive Itinerary!

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What you’ll do

This epic Coastal Roadtrip is one of Australia's most iconic and gorgeous coastal drives from Sydney, starting from the Royal National Park through to the coastal towns of Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and even waterside retreat of Jervis Bay in this extended guide. You can customise a 3-5 day trip by choosing among some optional extensions based on how much time you have. Or look at this like a 3 in 1 roadtrip guide that you can do on separate trips!

The trip focuses on experiencing the magic of nature, including must visit lookouts, our favorite sunrise & sunset spots, and loads of adventures and activities. We also added links for activity bookings with timings and our advice for your visit based on the numerous road trips we've been on in the area! The interactive map helps you plan your trip with categories segregating cafes, activities, accommodation and more!

Day Total

95,4 km (59,3 mi)

2 Std. 4 Min.

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Fehlende Daten für den Abstand zwischen:
1) Wattamolla Beach and Governor Game Lookout
2) Governor Game Lookout and Eagle Rock
3) Eagle Rock and Sri Venkateswara Temple (SVT Sydney)
4) Sri Venkateswara Temple (SVT Sydney) and Kellys Falls Track
5) Kellys Falls Track and Symbio Wildlife Park

Early Morning : Royal National Park

Get an early start from Sydney (like 7am) and head 45mins south to Australia's oldest national park with beaches, rainforests and stunning cliffs! There is no fee if you drive through the park but if you are looking to stop and explore the park, there is an entry fee of $12 per vehicle.

There are so many coastal walks you can choose from so depending on the duration of your trip, we suggest stopping by Wattamolla beach or even Governor Game Lookout which is a perfect pit stop for a car tour. If you have 3+ days on this trip then you can even experience a trail or two, our favourite being the Wattamolla to Eagle Rock trail.

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Wattamolla Beach
Wattamolla Beach
Hidden gem beach in Australia
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Governor Game Lookout
Governor Game Lookout
Breathtaking coastal lookout
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Optional Spots if you have more days:

If you have a more than 3-day trip planned, you could always explore some of the other wonderful walks in the area, however we would keep these for other separate trips to explore the Royal National Park in parts.

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Eagle Rock
Eagle Rock
Breathtaking rock formation in Australia
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Late Morning : Hellensburgh

Your next stop is a 20 min drive to the first hindu style temple in Australia!

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Sri Venkateswara Temple (SVT Sydney)
Sri Venkateswara Temple (SVT Sydney)
Hindu temple in Sydney
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Lunch

Enjoy an authentic South Indian vegetarian meal from SVT Temple canteen (available only on weekends). If you want to avoid the queues, you could pre-order your meal using their website or mobile app.

Optional Spots :

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Kellys Falls Track
Kellys Falls Track
Scenic hike with obstructed views
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Park
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Symbio Wildlife Park
Symbio Wildlife Park
Fun animal park in Sydney
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Park

3,9 km (2,4 mi)

5 Min.

Afternoon : Enjoy scenic lookouts

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Bald Hill lookout Hill
Bald Hill lookout Hill
Breathtaking lookout with panoramic views
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16,1 km (10 mi)

14 Min.

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Sublime Point Lookout
Sublime Point Lookout
Stunning views and nature
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9,6 km (6 mi)

7 Min.

Optional Spots if you have more days :

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Glenbernie Orchard - Home of Darkes Cider
Glenbernie Orchard - Home of Darkes Cider
Orchard paradise with tasty cider
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11,6 km (7,2 mi)

10 Min.

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HangglideOz
HangglideOz
Hanggliding experience in Australia
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12,3 km (7,6 mi)

15 Min.

11

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Headlands Hotel Austinmer Beach
Headlands Hotel Austinmer Beach
Stylish seaside retreat
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Hotel

1,1 km (0,7 mi)

2 Min.

12

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Austinmer Ocean Pools
Austinmer Ocean Pools
Coastal rock pools for swimming and relaxation
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15,8 km (9,8 mi)

24 Min.

Evening : Wollongong

Check in to your stay at Wollongong and relax for a bit before stepping out to explore the nearby areas

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Flagstaff Point Lighthouse (Wollongong Head)
Flagstaff Point Lighthouse (Wollongong Head)
Coastal beauty and maritime beacon
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Park

304 m (0,2 mi)

2 Min.

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Wollongong Beach
Wollongong Beach
Stunning coastal gem with epic surf
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583 m (0,4 mi)

1 Min.

15

The Illawarra Brewery
The Illawarra Brewery
Brewery with great food and beer
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Restaurant

Dinner

For seafood lovers, your options are unlimited. Choose from options such as Nonabel Coffee Lounge, Anchorage Restaurant, etc. Multiple other options available for other cuisines too in this coastal city.

12 km (7,4 mi)

20 Min.

Optional Stops :

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Mount Keira Lookout
Mount Keira Lookout
Breathtaking city views and trails
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12,1 km (7,5 mi)

20 Min.

17

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Skydive Sydney Wollongong
Skydive Sydney Wollongong
Thrilling skydiving experience
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