Overview
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.
Take the spectacular Grand Pacific Drive which encompasses some of the most spectacular coastline in New South Wales, taking you through coastal rainforests, quaint seaside villages and past the rolling hills, wineries and dairy farms of the south.
On the South Coast you'll find your own piece of paradise.
Key Highlights
Grand Pacific Drive/Illawarra:
- Experience the Grand Pacific Drive and walk along the 665-m Sea Cliff Bridge.
- Soar like a bird with a tandem paragliding or hang-gliding experience, or try NSW's only beach skydive.
- Take a journey of a different kind at the Nan Tien Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the southern hemisphere.
- Bushrangers Bay, a Marine Aquatic Reserve at Bass Point, Shellharbour.
- Visit the famous Kiama Blowhole
- Meander through Minnamurra Rainforest - the boardwalks and walking tracks provide spectacular views of the canyon carved by the Minnamurra River.
Shoalhaven:
- Hire a boat and spend the day sailing or fishing on the protected waters of St Georges Basin.
- See Dolphins frolicking in the clear waters of Jervis Bay on a Dolphin Watch Cruise
- Dig your toes into the whitest sand in the world at Hyams Beach, Jervis Bay
- Browse in Milton's craft galleries and antique shops, then head for Mollymook Beach, one of the region's loveliest areas.
- Explore the pristine heathlands and beaches of Booderee National Park.
- Discover Coolangatta's fascinating convict-built heritage.
Eurodoballa:
- Take a lunchtime cruise along the Clyde River from Batemans Bay to Nelligen.
- Explore Foxglove Spires, a romantic woodland garden at Tilba Tilba.
- Cruise above the coast on a scenic flight from Moruya Airport.
- Take a tour of Montague Island or stay overnight.
- 'Move it, move it' to Mogo Zoo, the home of cheeky lemurs and big cats, including rare white lions.
Sapphire Coast:
- Discover food, wine and art along the Tathra–Bermagui road, one of the most spectacular drives on the coast.
- Take a whale-watch tour out of Eden.
- Explore the Pamboola Wetlands in Pambula and spot a golden bell frog, a reintroduced species.
- In the coastal villages from Bermagui to Eden you can enjoy fish and chips on the waterfront.
- Make your boomerang come back at the Umbarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre, or learn how to paint in ochre.
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