The Ultimate 2 Week South Coast NSW Road Trip Itinerary

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Arguably the best way to explore New South Wale’s South Coast is by car. A South Coast NSW road trip takes you past some of the best beaches, national parks, rainforests and quiet small towns.

While you can drive from one side to the other in 6 and a half hours, a South Coast NSW itinerary should be spread over a couple of weeks, because there is so much to see and do along the way.

After spending five weeks discovering the south coast for the first time, we were lucky enough to discover the beauty of this region and have lasting memories of our trip.

To help you out, I’ve shared the itinerary for the South Coast NSW that we took from Sydney, so you can map out you own itinerary.

But first…

How Long Do You Need for a South West Coast NSW Road Trip?

While there is no set answer for this, we think the ideal amount of time to spend exploring the South West Coast is two weeks?

You could actually do five weeks, like we did, and not get bored, but most people generally have a two week period for travel.

What is Considered The South Coast NSW?

The South Coast of NSW region begins just outside of Sydney and stretches from the Royal National Park to the town of Eden.

It’s one of our favourite regions in Australia and is famous for its stunning beaches, hinterland, hundreds of wild kangaroos hopping around, and quiet atmosphere compared to the north NSW coast.

Map of this South Coast Road Trip Itinerary

To help you plan your trip, here is a map of this South Coast road trip and where to stop.

2 Week South Coast Road Trip Itinerary

Without further ado, here is my recommended South West Coast road trip itinerary for two weeks.

Stop 1: Wollongong (2 Nights)

Heading south from Sydney, drive through the Royal National Park and make you way down the Grand Pacific Drive.

Along the way, make a stop at Bald Head Lookout for some beautiful views, and the Scarborough Hotel for lunch.

After an hour and 45 minutes of driving, you’ll pass over the Sea Cliff Bridge to Wollongong.

Wollongong is a vibrant seaside town with so much to see and do.

Things to do in Wollongong:

• Cycle the Wollongong foreshore
• North Wollongong Beach
• Nan Tien Temple
• Science Centre & Planetarium
• Seven Mile Beach
• Kiama Blowhole

Places to Eat & Drink in Wollongong:

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