The 140km Grand Pacific Drive starts in the Royal National Park, located just outside of Sydney, about an hour's drive from both Sydney's CBD and Wollongong. Experience the 15,000 hectare expanse of bush, beaches and waterfalls at one of the world's oldest national parks. Highlights in the park include; Audley, Wattamolla, Garie Beach, The Coast Track, Governor Game Lookout and Bonnie Vale Campground. Tip: Follow the Grand Pacific Drive directional signage from Farnell Avenue, at the start of the National Park, and it will direct you along the entire drive passing through Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama en route to the Shoalhaven region.
Discover Royal National ParkGlistening beaches, a spectacular green backdrop, a brand new city centre, several vibrant eating and entertainment zones . This dynamic changing city is just the perfect size. You'll see skydivers descend to the beach, surf schools and hang gliders. Enjoy 17 amazing patrolled beaches, beautiful botanic gardens, a spectacular historic harbour and the beachfront 'Blue Mile', the entertainment centre, art gallery, small bars and now a brand new world class shopping centre and city mall. The Illawarra escarpment is the Great Dividing Range as it adjoins the coast with its dramatic cliff faces, spectacular lookouts and many moods and colours. The northern villages of Bulli, Thirroul, Austinmer and Coledale are beachside playgrounds with great food and shopping.
Discover WollongongYou'll marvel at the shades of blue, green and yellow as the Grand Pacific Drive takes you across the Lake Illawarra estuary, the start of our aquatic playgrounds.You're soon in one of Australia's most forward-looking and fastest growing communities, a leader in urban design and planning. The latest shopping and community services are alongside lovingly preserved nature along our beaches and coastal reserves with an outlook that embraces the past and builds an innovative future. The city is building a marina to complete its excellent array of facilities that include a stunning golf course and other sporting venues. At the Illawarra Regional Airport an aviation museum features flying examples of historic planes as well as an F-111 and the first ever Qantas 747. You can often sit in the pilot's seat for a selfie!
Discover ShellharbourThe first settlers called it Kiama for 'the Place where the sea makes a noise' but today the noise comes not just from the famous Blowhole and its cousin the Little Blowhole, but from a picturesque caf scene set amid historic buildings housing unique shops, the maritime atmosphere of our harbour and famous lighthouse and attractions such as the breathtaking coastal walking tracks around places like Bombo and Jamberoo Village with its awesome action park. Kiama is surrounded by coastal beauty in areas like Gerringong, Gerroa and the cool tranquillity of Minnamurra Rainforest and its roaring waterfalls and soothing streams. The rolling hills around Kiama offer picturesque drives along lanes lined by dry stone walls past classic dairies and farmhouses. Saddleback Mountain lookout allows you to get a bird's eye view of the entire district and coastline.
Discover KiamaWhen George Bass named the 'Shoals-haven' he couldn't have imaged it would become so loved as a holiday destination. The very names of the dozens of towns and localities of the Shoalhaven conjure up images of great vacations ranging from placid relaxation at beaches or national parks to some of Australia's best fishing, to wineries and restaurants. Think places like Kangaroo Valley, Berry, Shoalhaven Heads, Coolangatta, Greenwell Point, Culburra, St Georges Basin, Bendalong, Manyana, Lake Conjola, Milton, Narrawallee, Mollymook, Ulladulla, Burrill Lake, Dolphin Point, Durras - all holiday favourites.Accommodation ranges from various styles of camping or cabins, to Australia's first 'glamping' resort, to luxury stays with dinner like Rick Stein's Bannisters.
Discover ShoalhavenThe Southern Highlands is an atmospheric destination where magnificent homes and gardens dot the rolling hills and towns like Bowral, Mittagong, Berrima, Moss Vale, Bundanoon and Robertson have a character all their own. Bowral is famed for its boutiques, gourmet restaurants, gardens, galleries and Tulip Time Festival. It's aptly the site for the Bradman Museum as young Don grew up in the town, practising his cricket against a water tank. The highlands have some of Australia's best country accommodation from magnificent manor houses to cosy B & Bs. Natural treasures include Fitzroy Falls, the Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk and Wombeyan Caves with their surrounding wilderness area. The town has some of the most interesting shopping and galleries. The area has many quality wineries with welcoming cellar doors and top restaurants.
Discover Southern HighlandsThe Clyde River is one of Australia's most beautiful with a backdrop of green hills, national parks and state forest. It runs through the famous resort town of Batemans Bay with its endless attractions from great food (especially oysters), accommodation from luxury to camping. From beaches to the famous foreshore walk, to world class fishing, to diving and snorkelling in Bateman's Marine Park to family attractions like Birdland Animal Park-Eurobodalla has it all!
Discover EurobodallaThe Sapphire Coast on the NSW South Coast is the ideal adventure landscape where you can reconnect with nature. All year round the national parks are natural playgrounds and the lagoons and seas are our wonder-filled aquarium. Explore artisan galleries, taste the freshest of produce from the land and the sea, sample local wine, study Aboriginal history and culture, and the history of the pioneers. Or lose yourself in nature, in whatever way you choose.
Discover Sapphire CoastThe Clyde River is one of Australia's most beautiful with a backdrop of green hills, national parks and state forest. It runs through the famous resort town of Batemans Bay with its endless attractions from great food (especially oysters), accommodation from luxury to camping. From beaches to the famous foreshore walk, to world class fishing, to diving and snorkelling in Batemans Marine Park to family attractions like Birdland Animal Park BB is a true favourite.
Nearby Moruya, Broulee, Tuross Head, and Narooma allow you to choose your own special spot. Bodalla is famous for cheese and these days is a quaint reminder of days past in the country. The National Trust village of Tilba is a loved delight set in green hills, today full of boutiques and galleries. Fishing charters are easily organised and a trip to Montague Island with its penguins, seals and sea lions will be remembered forever.
Murramarang National Park is a coastal favourite where you can stay at Pretty Beach, Pebbly Beach or Depot Beach. Mogo Zoo keeps adding new and amazing animals to its collection, so it attracts more and more humans.
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Eurobodalla boasts golf courses like no other, scenically perched on clifftops with exhilarating vistas across the ocean. There’s nothing like it!
From links-style golf courses to lush fairways cut through towering gum forests, Eurobodalla has it all when it comes to golf.
Tee off at a championship golf course at Catalina, Moruya or Narooma, home to famous ‘Hogan’s hole’.
There are plenty of courses to challenge those that swing the clubs regularly, as well as places for novices and families to practice their drive and putt without pressure.
A hands-on zoo experience like no other
Visit Mogo Wildlife Park which supports the largest collection of endangered and exotic animal species in Australia. From the rare southern white rhino to tigers, gorillas, monkeys, meerkats, giraffes, zebra and leopards, there’s a furry friend or scaled creature to excite everyone’s inner animal.
The bush land has been developed into a botanical haven for wildlife and visitors, creating an atmosphere of unity with the natural surrounds and animal enclosures.
Situated 10 kilometres south of Batemans Bay, Mogo Zoo is one of the most successful private zoos in Australia, offering a wide range of amazing up close and personal experiences for those wanting more!
Meet a seal, conquer a lighthouse and spot a whale or two
Take a tour to Montague Island and snorkel with hundreds of seals, climb the lighthouse, watch the nightly penguin parade and keep an eye out for the migrating whales during spring.
As well as the obvious natural beauty of Montague Island, it also holds historic and cultural significance for local Aboriginal people over many years.
Arguably the jewel in Eurobodalla's crown, Montague Island is a sanctuary for wildlife, home to NSW's largest colony of Australian and New Zealand fur seals and one of the largest little penguin breeding sites in Australia.
Experience Montague Island's breathtaking natural beauty, immerse yourself in the Island's natural heritage, take a day trip on an exhilarating boat trip out to the island or jump in the water and snorkel or dive for an up-close and personal encounter with the curious resident seals.
The perfect place to ride your first wave
Hang-five with the experts in a surfing lesson on one of Eurobodalla’s many unspoilt beaches. With two excellent surf schools at your fingertips, there’s no excuse for not hitting the surf and riding your first wave into shore.
Choose from Surf the Bay Surf School or Broulee Surf School. The choice is yours, from the beach to the instructor.
Popular surfing beaches are located at Broulee, North Head at Moruya and McKenzies Beach south of Batemans Bay. There are protected beaches with gentle waves for the kids and serious breaks for the experienced surfers.
Many South Coast beaches are surrounded by native forests so you may find yourself sharing the beach with a kangaroo!
Because who doesn’t love a good market?!
Everyone loves a good art and craft market and Eurobodalla delivers just that!
Make time to visit Moruya Country Markets with over 120 stall holders offering a wide variety of local arts and crafts, including live music played by talented local musicians. You’ll find them at Riverside Park beside the picturesque Moruya River every Saturday from 7:30AM to 1PM.
Let your tastebuds be tempted by delicious food stalls; watch the sea plane take off and land or go for a scenic flight.
Moruya Country Markets offers a relaxing atmosphere amongst the beautiful river scenery.
The softest sand and the clearest water
Enjoy fish and chips on the lakes edge at Tuross Head, surrounded by vibrant blue water and the picturesque coastal village. It’s the perfect location to relax and enjoy the coastal surroundings.
Boating and fishing are popular activities on the waterways of Tuross Head. Kayakers will love exploring the pristine waters of Tuross Lake and surfers will find a favourite in One Tree Point.
Experience the Bingie Dreaming Track, one end of the track leaves from Tuross Head. This coastal walk follows part of the dreaming track used by the Brinja-Yuin people and offers walkers with great vantage points for whale watching and spectacular views of beaches, islands and the headlands. The shared pathway in Tuross Head hugs the coastline and is great for a relaxing walk or easy cycle.
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