Grand Pacific Drive
New South Wales' Grand Pacific Drive is exactly what the name claims it to be. Grand.
Picture this: 140 kilometres of pristine shoreline where the glittering Pacific meets ancient rainforest and towering cliffs. This stretch of coastline is so gorgeous that your jaw will be dropped the entire way.
The journey begins just 45 minutes south of Sydney's International Airport at Royal National Park. From here, the drive follows the coast all the way down to finish at the treasure trove of nature that is Jervis Bay.
Although it's pretty hard to get lost on this road trip, keep an eye on the directional signs. These will list all the important locations and distances, so that you don't miss any highlights.
Stretch your legs on the many seaside walking tracks along the journey and call into warm and welcoming towns, where the locals are friendly and the coffee is good!
The fertile soil of the NSW South Coast means that wineries abound along parts of the route. If you're in the mood for a cheeky vino, plan ahead and book a night at one of the many lodging options, from cosy B&Bs to luxe resorts.
While you can drive the full distance in under three hours, we suggest taking your sweet time. Set aside a weekend (or better yet, a long weekend) to truly soak up all the delights that this epic Australian road trip has to offer.
From Royal National Park follow winding roads along seaside bluffs, through lush coastal rainforests and into seaside towns to end up in the spectacular regions of Shoalhaven and Jervis Bay.