Your first stop (or last stop depending on which way you are traveling) will be Wollongong. You’ll find it just 80km south of Sydney – with an escape-worthy collection of world-class beaches, playful adventures, eats, arts and iconic attractions.Visit Wollongong can provide you with a complete list of things to do in the area.

Sublime Point walking track is one of the iconic treks of the Illawarra escarpment, and a challenging walk through lush coastal rainforest to the plateau above with incredible scenic views. The steep climb is ideal for experienced bushwalkers and a great nature escape only an hour from Sydney, north of Wollongong.

If you love the smell of the salty air but can’t handle the sand in your pants, you’ll love the rock pools that are dotted along Wollongong’s coastline. They’re also great if you’re looking for a safe and relaxing swimming experience away from the surf breaks. Check out some of these great beaches and rook pools around Wollongong

Get on your bike and take a ride along the coastal track to great mountain trails that drop you on the brewery doorstep. It’s all about two wheels in Wollongong, especially in 2022. Explore the extraordinary coast of Wollongong with a range of cycling events, cycling routes, and mountain bike trails. Getting taken for a ride has never felt so good!

Illawarra Surf Academy was founded in 2013 by Professional Surfer Nic Squiers. Nic is Wollongong born and bred and has been surfing in the Illawarra area for over 20 years. Illawarra Surf Academy’s Learn to Surf Programs are run by Nic and his experienced and enthusiastic team that are all Surfing Australia Level 1  

Located just 50 metres from the main street of Gerringong and a short walk from Stoic Brewing, Oceania is a beautiful apartment with clean coastal style, modern amenities and three balconies to relax and unwind.

The property features a sleek, contemporary kitchen and bathrooms that cater to both aesthetic sensibilities and practical needs. With 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and a separate room which operates as a work space, or as a 3rd bedroom with 2 single beds. With undercover off street parking, this apartment offers everything you will need.

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With a lagoon at the northern end and an ocean pool at the southern end, Werri Beach is the perfect place to spend a day. Smooth even when the summer nor'easter is blowing, the south point starts to break across the rocky reef that extends from the headland, then generates a fatter wave closer to shore that's beloved by long-boarders. (Visit NSW)  

The Hill Bar and kitchen is located on the South Coast of NSW with sweeping views of Werri Beach. Providing a relaxed atmosphere, extensive range of beer, wine and cocktails and a modern Australian menu with locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. (Credits: Visit NSW)

Shoalhaven Zoo boasts an extensive collection of native and exotic animals, set in amongst the most spectacular natural rock formations and bushland, all on the banks of the beautiful Shoalhaven River.

Spend the day hanging around the South Coast at our treetop adventure park located right inside Shoalhaven Zoo! Treetops Adventure Nowra is Australia’s First Cliff Edge adventure park along the banks of the Shoalhaven River, that will have you zipping through the air and scrambling along the rocks.

Learn to surf with Pam Burridge Surf Schools at either the Mollymook Surf School location or at Bendalong Surf School location. Also Stand up Paddle board lessons and hire available. Lessons are available during summer and school holidays and private lessons can be booked all year round.

Booderee is home to one of Australia’s most stunning national parks. Crystal-clear waters meet beautiful white sand beaches, while high cliffs and historic relics overlook the majestic Pacific Ocean. Booderee National Park features extraordinary native wildlife and is adorned with expansive botanic gardens.

Swan Haven is situated on the eastern side of Swan Lake making it ideally positioned to take advantage of the stunning coastline and both beach and lake activities. The lake is salt water and plays host to a number of water activities including sailing, swimming, water skiing and fishing. (Credits: Visit Shoalhaven) 

There is a wide and plentiful variety of fish around Sussex Inlet including Off the bank on the Inlet at the following Waterfront Reserves: Badgee Bridge Park • Neilson Lane • Jacobs Drive • Chris Creek Bridge Park • Marine Rescue Park • Lions Park • Berrara Creek Reserve • Sandy beach entrance of the Inlet. You can also fish off the local beaches, rocks, in boats or off shore. Visit the Sussex Inlet fishing website for more details.

A hidden gem on the NSW South Coast, the Eurobodalla region stretches from South Durras in the north to the historic village of Tilba Tilba in the south, and is a lush playground of ocean, river, forest and farmland. Visit the charming villages of Batemans Bay, Broulee, Narooma, Moruya and Tilba, and pick up some of NSW’s best seafood and artisan produce right from its makers and growers. Surf the breaks, walk the cliffs, swim with seals, eat freshly shucked oysters and follow ancient Aboriginal Songlines to to feel a deeper connection to the lands.

The Bower at Broulee is your own private forest retreat within walking distance of Broulee's famous surfing beaches and Broulee Brewhouse. You'll be accommodated in luxurious, beautifully appointed architecturally designed villas offering absolute privacy.

Cycling is not only good for your health, it’s a popular sport too. Mountain bike through one of many forest tracks where every turn on the trail is a new adventure and discovery.  Choose from a selection of gravel rides that will take you through spectacular forest, rolling rural landscapes, riverside roads and hinterland climbs across Eurobodalla. Mogo Trails is a more than 150km network of mountain bike trails currently under construction in Mogo State Forest and around Deep Creek Dam. When completed it will connect Mogo, Batemans Bay and Batehaven.

Tilba Brewing Co is a family-owned business based in beautiful Central Tilba, nestled between the lush green foothills of Gulaga National Park and the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast. Tilba Brewing Co beers are currently available exclusively at the Dromedary Hotel, Central Tilba.

Camelrock Brewery Bar and Grill is the complete package, especially when you include Wallaga Lake Holiday Park. It was the first Micro-Brewery on the Sapphire Coast, and the first Brewery in a Holiday Park in the world. The Bar and Grill offers both inside and alfresco dining, with an American influenced menu and beers to suit each menu item the experience is sure to excite, and tantalise your taste buds. Serving up an exciting range of food and beverages, they’re the ideal spot for both locals and travellers and of course if you have too many drinks, you can stay the night too.

Paddle quietly across Wallaga Lake homeland to the indigenous Yuin people and protected by Gulaga, the mother mountain. The landscape is spectacular with the mountain backdrop and forested foothills of Gulaga National Park falling to the lake and dairy farms. Wildlife abounds with waterbirds, black swans, sea eagles and forest birds commonly seen. Enjoy your stay a little bit longer at Wallaga Lake Holiday Park

Mimosa Rocks National Park embraces 20 km of coastline and covers an area of 5,802 ha. Its diverse system of lagoons, beaches, sea caves, headlands, offshore stacks combined with spotted gums (Corymbia maculata) and prehistoric burrawangs are a feature of the park. The combination of lagoon and ocean beaches often adjacent to one another makes Mimosa Rocks an ideal area in which to explore and enjoy the local coastal environment.

Follow the music and laughter to this vibe-y joint tucked away behind the cafes and nurseries of the Oaklands complex in Pambula. Longstocking Brewery is certainly serving up good beers along with their fun times and friendly food. With thirteen bevvies on the menu – 9 beers, 2 ciders and a popular ginger beer, the feel is totally relaxed, with energetic audience participation at afternoon music sessions on Fridays and Sundays throughout Summer. To whet your whistle order a platter of natural Broadwater Oysters and a beer-tasting paddle and start your journey to a perfect Bega Valley Su...

Captain Sponges Magical Oyster Tours is an "on-the-water" oyster farm experience where passengers are taken to the oyster farm and shown the how, where and when behind this mysterious form of farming.Brett, also known as "Captain Sponge", demonstrates the various aspects of oyster husbandry, their life cycle, biology and most importantly the secret behind opening or ''shucking'' them. Guests are, of course, given samples of the world-famous Sydney Rock Oyster.

Explore Eden's Newest Mountain Bike Park, Gravity Eden. Come alive in nature’s epic backdrop in Eden. Explore 58km+ of gravity-fed mountain bike trails with premium, machine-built singletrack. Ride summit to sea from a peak elevation of 300m, from the deep wilds of Nullica Forest to the shores of magnificent Twofold Bay. More than 20 trails over 60kms and 300m of elevation. Get on your bike and head out for the ride if your life.