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Grand Pacific Drive, Sydney to Wollongong and beyond is the perfect way to explore the best of New South Wales South Coast and Southern Highlands. Our natural play ground provides the perfect recipe for adventure and fun. Walk in our pristine National Parks, discover our diverse marine life and enjoy the freshest and best local fare. The wine and seafood is irresistible! Discover our charming coastal villages and stylish country towns, hundreds of beaches, wonderful waterfalls and natural experiences. We promise you’ll be back time and time again!
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One drive. One ocean. Endless Experiences Starting in the Royal National Park, less than an hour south of Sydney’s CBD, the Grand Pacific Drive is a 140 kilometre scenic coastal drive taking you through rainforests.
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Somewhere over the rainbow… this whale stole the show 🌈💙
One of those moments that doesn’t even feel real with @shellharbourwild Whale Watch Cruises. If whale season is on your bucket list, this is your sign to book now.
Click the link in our bio for more bucket list experiences along the Grand Pacific Drive 🐋
📷 Amazing capture by @khynangardner
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Five of the dreamiest small towns for a South Coast escape ✨🌿
📍 Milton
A charming historic village filled with beautifully preserved buildings, boutique homewares stores, artisan bakeries and wine bars. Nestled between farmland and the coast, Milton is the perfect blend of country charm and relaxed beach-town energy.
📍 Bodalla
A tiny heritage village packed with South Coast character, known for its artisan cheese, historic pubs, local galleries and old-fashioned country charm. Surrounded by lush farmland, it’s the perfect stop on a scenic coastal road trip.
📍 Berry
Tree-lined streets, heritage shopfronts, cosy bakeries and some of the South Coast’s best cafés. Add in surrounding wineries, rolling green hills and country charm just minutes from the ocean, and it’s easy to see why people never want to leave.
📍 Berrima
One of the Southern Highlands’ most picturesque villages, filled with sandstone cottages, crackling fireplaces, boutique shopping and historic pubs dating back to the 1800s. The kind of place made for long lunches and wandering hidden laneways.
📍 Thirroul
A laid-back seaside village where coastal cafés, boutique stores and ocean views meet beneath the escarpment. Spend the morning browsing local shops before grabbing lunch by the beach or walking the shoreline to Austinmer.
These are the kinds of towns you stop in for a quick coffee… and somehow stay all afternoon ☕🌿
One of the most beautiful coastal walks on the NSW South Coast 🌊🥾
The Bingi Dreaming Track stretches 13.5km along spectacular coastline from Congo to Tuross Head, winding past empty beaches, rocky headlands, bush tracks, and endless ocean views the entire way.
Spotting native wildlife, stopping at quiet coves, and taking in just how untouched this part of the @eurobodalla region still feels.
If you’re road-tripping down the Grand Pacific Drive, this one deserves a spot on the itinerary ✨
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The Grand Pacific Drive is full of secret swimming spots, rugged headlands and coastal walks waiting to be discovered. Which one are you adding to your next road trip?
📍 Wattamolla, Royal National Park: @coastwarriors
📍 Kellys Falls, Helensburgh: @captured_by_james
📍 Bombo Headland Quarry: @puravidaviajeros
📍 Bushrangers Bay, Shellharbour: @aj_curt
📍 South Pacific Heathland Reserve, Ulladulla
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Grand Pacific Drive scenery that deserves a spot on your road trip bucket list 🚗🌿
📍Bald Hill Lookout
Clifftop ocean views, hang gliders soaring overhead, and one of the most iconic lookouts on the NSW coast. Walk down the newly made stairs for less crowded views.
📍Macquarie Pass National Park
A winding rainforest drive filled with towering trees, waterfalls, and cool mountain air.
📍Saddleback Mountain Lookout
Sweeping views across Kiama, rolling farmland, and the coastline.
📍Fitzroy Falls
One of the Southern Highlands’ most impressive waterfalls, surrounded by bushwalks and dramatic escarpment views.
📍Ben Boyd National Park
Rugged cliffs, empty beaches, and wild coastal scenery that feels untouched and remote.
From rainforest roads to ocean lookouts and national parks, the Grand Pacific Drive is one of those road trips where the stops are just as good as the destination.
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Wollongong really is one of NSW’s most underrated coastal escapes 🌊⛰️
Think ocean pools, cliffside beaches, rainforest walks, mountain lookouts, cafés worth stopping for, and the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge all within easy reach.
If you’ve been looking for a sign to plan an easy South Coast weekend away, this is it @visitwollongong ✨
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Wellness escapes along the Grand Pacific Drive 🌿✨
If your idea of a getaway involves slow mornings, nature, spa time, and switching off properly, these South Coast stays are worth adding to the list:
🌱 @cedarspringskiama
A peaceful retreat tucked just outside Kiama at Saddleback Mountain, perfect for reconnecting with nature and slowing the pace.
🛁 @osbornhouse_
Luxury Southern Highlands stay with fireplaces, wellness experiences, forest surrounds, and serious cosy-weekend energy.
🌊 @mimosaecoretreat
Secluded eco-luxe glamping hidden within bushland near the coast, complete with outdoor baths, nature, and total disconnect vibes.
From rainforest stays to Highlands retreats and coastal eco escapes, the Grand Pacific Drive is filled with places that make slowing down feel easy.
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The best kind of Grand Pacific Drive itinerary? One filled with winery stops 🍷🌿
Cruise down the South Coast discovering cellar doors with ocean views, rolling vineyards, and long lunches.
Stop into @crookedriverestate in Gerringong, explore the historic grounds of @coolangatta_estate, take in the sweeping views at @mountainridgewines, and enjoy intimate tastings overlooking the Shoalhaven River at @twofigswinery.
Further south, @cupittsestate is the ultimate all-day stop, with a winery, brewery, fromagerie, restaurant, and luxe stays all in one place. Plus so many more wineries to explore, just find the link in our bio for more wine stops 🍶
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Shellharbour getaway plans = sorted 🌊✨
🍸 Dine at @perchbar.shellharbour
Cocktails, share plates, and front-row marina views make this one of Shellharbour’s best spots for a long lunch that rolls into sunset drinks.
🌿 Unwind at Resort on Cedar
Stay just moments from Lake Illawarra at the newly opened Resort on Cedar @clubwindang, offering modern simplistic coastal-style accommodation designed for couples, families, and weekend groups.
🔥 Discover the @thosefloatingsaunas
Start the morning with a floating sauna session overlooking the water, then cool off with an ocean dip for the ultimate reset.
From waterfront dining to wellness experiences and lakeside stays, @visitshellharbour is the kind of place that turns a quick getaway into a full weekend escape.
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