Discover Sydney’sSouth Coast

Come and experience Wollongong’s

spectacular coastal drive - Grand Pacific Drive,

Sydney to Wollongong and beyond.

Take a remarkable journey inNew South Wales ...

Come and experience Wollongong’s spectacular coastal drive- Grand Pacific Drive, Sydney to Wollongong and beyond ...

Grand Pacific Drive begins at the Royal National Park, the second

oldest National Park in the world. Enjoy driving through coastal

rainforests, hire a row boat and take a picnic on the Port Hacking

River, visit picturesque beaches or enjoy some of the many great

walking trails.

The Royal National Park ends at the

point where Grand Pacific Drive

meets Bald Hill- a magnificent

lookout south to Wollongong. From

here, watch the hang gliders and

para gliders or marvel at the spot

where Lawrence Hargrave first

took flight.

Grand Pacific Drive then heads south through coastal

villages and along cliff hugging roads which span right

above the South Pacific Ocean. Traverse along the

magnificent Sea Cliff Bridge- the 665 metre over-the-

ocean bridge which opened in December 2005.

These coastal villages in the northern section

of the drive are famous for their unspoilt

beaches and rock pools, unique art and crafts,

great fishing and surfing spots and many

terrific cafes and restaurants.

Grand Pacific Drive now has themed

directional and reassurance signage along

the entire length of the drive. These new

signs create a more interesting and

meaningful experience, guiding you

through the significance of each region.

From here, Grand Pacific Drive makes its

way into the bustling city of Wollongong,

offering countless adventure activities,

great beaches and shopping, fantastic local

restaurants and cafes, golf courses, art

galleries and more. Wollongong is also a

great place to stay with a huge mix of

options from international hotel brands to

quaint and unique B&B’s to backpacker

accommodation- Wollongong has

something to offer any traveller. From here

the drive takes you through to the beautiful

coastal towns of Shellharbour and Kiama

and ends in the spectacular Shoalhaven

region.

From here, experience Grand Pacific Drive’s

‘beyond’, to the Southern Highlands,

Batemans Bay and greater South Coast and

then on to Canberra. Grand Pacific Drive is

also a great ‘appetiser’ to the Sydney to

Melbourne coastal drive.

Grand Pacific Drive- must see, must do:

• Be adventurous and tandem hang glide with an instructor at Bald Hill

• Visit Symbio Wildlife Park and see Australian wildlife up close

• Hop on a Harley Davidson and cruise along Grand Pacific Drive

• Feel the adrenaline pumping at NSW’s only beach skydive!

• Try one of Wollongong’s many great seafood restaurants and cafes

• Visit Five Islands Brewery - Australia’s largest micro brewery - and taste some locally made beer

• Feeling energetic? Explore Wollongong via the City Walk map, or cycle along the beachside cycle way around Flagstaff Hill

• Visit Nan Tien Temple, the largest Buddhist Temple in the Southern Hemisphere

• Relax on one of Wollongong’s 17 patrolled beaches

• Take in panoramic views from Mt Keira Lookout

• Take in some of Wollongong’s mining history with a visit to the historic village of Mt Kembla or visit Australia’s Industry World

• Go scuba diving or snorkelling at Bushrangers Bay, Bass Point

• Take a scenic flight over the region from the Illawarra Regional Airport

• Visit Jamberoo Action Park, the largest water theme park in NSW

• Enjoy the view of the ocean from the treetops at the Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk (now offering Sunrise Walks)

• Visit the famous Kiama Blowhole and Minnamurra Rainforest

• Sample some fantastic wine and great food at Crooked River Winery and Coolangatta Estate Winery.

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And ‘”Beyond”

- must see, must do:• Experience the Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk

• Watch the playful dolphins and whales in

Jervis Bay

• Hop on board a high speed boat in Jervis

Bay for a thrilling adventure experience

• Drop in at one of the Southern Highlands

three waterfalls: Fitzroy, Carrington or

Belmore Falls

• Spend some time in Canberra celebrating

our proud sporting achievements and

explore our unique political history or enjoy

visiting the cool climate wineries

Photo | Tourism Southern Highlands

Itinerary 1 – Grand Pacific Drive in one day Itinerary 2 - Grand Pacific Drive in two days

4km /7mins Stop at Bald Hill and take in the

magnificent view

4.5km/10mins Admire the sights over the

spectacular Sea Cliff Bridge

30km/45mins Visit Wollongong’s

spectacular Flagstaff Hill and lunch and

beer tasting Five Islands Brewery

38km/40mins Travel to beautiful Kiama

featuring the famous Kiama Blowhole and

Terrace shopping and then on a short

distance south to sample the delights of

Crooked River Winery

34km/35mins Head further south to

Coolangatta Estate and Winery and on

through to Kangaroo Valley

46km/42mins Traverse through Kangaroo

Valley and north to the Southern

Highlands. Go to the edge! at Illawarra Fly

Tree Top Walk, with views expanding over

the Illawarra Escarpment to the South

Pacific Ocean

170km/2hours20mins Continue inland to

historic Berrima for a spot of shopping

before returning to Sydney via the Hume

Highway.

41km/50mins Depart Sydney to Wollongong

via Princes Highway and take the Lawrence

Hargrave Drive exit; the beginning of Grand

Pacific Drive

41km/50mins Depart Sydney to Wollongong via

Princes Highway and take the Lawrence Hargrave

Drive exit; the beginning of Grand Pacific Drive. Visit

Symbio Wildlife Park

10km /17mins Stop at Bald Hill and admire the

sights from the Sea Cliff Bridge. Be adventurous; do

it on a Harley with Just Cruisin’ Motorcycle Tours

30km/45mins Visit Wollongong’s Flagstaff Hill and

stop for beer tasting and lunch at Five Islands

Brewery. For a real thrill Skydive the Beach

41km/45mins Visit the Nan Tien Temple and return

to Wollongong for a leisurely afternoon

Overnight: Wollongong

20km/20mins Travel through beautiful

Shellharbour Village and continue to Kiama

featuring the famous Kiama Blowhole

100km/1hour45mins Travel south along Grand

Pacific Drive through Berry to Nowra and then on to

Jervis Bay for a delightful dolphin watch with

Dolphin Watch Cruises—Jervis Bay

90km/1hour30mins Traverse through Kangaroo

Valley and north to the renowned Fitzroy Falls. Go to

the edge! at Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk, with views

expanding over the Illawarra Escarpment

170km/2hours20mins Continue inland to historic

Berrima or to Bowral to visit the Bradman

Museum of Cricket. Return to Sydney via the Hume

Highway.

For more information visit www.grandpacificdrive.com.au

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