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Coast and Country Highlife.

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Open leg route
490.9KM / 305.0MI (Est. travel time 6 hours)

Live the high life on this tour of country to coast between Sydney and Canberra.

Beginning in the heart of the Southern Highlands then winding through charming country towns to the New South Wales South Coast, you'll see lush landscapes, stunning beaches and sample fresh local produce.

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Day 1: Bowral
The heart of the Southern Highlands, Bowral is the perfect country escape with great food, wine and shopping options.
Southern Highlands Visitor Information Centre
The Southern Highlands is a unique area. In fact it is hard to find a region similar anywhere else in Australia.
Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre
Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre is located a short walk from the magnificent Fitzroy Falls, where water plunges over 80 metre to the valley below.
Biota Dining
Many ingredients used in this Scandinavian-inspired eatery are grown metres from your table. Don’t miss this modern, fine dining experience.
Dirty Jane's
The tea salon offers delicious light meals. Behind the salon, the antique market houses over 60 stallholders of vintage wares.
Highlands Food and Wine Tours
Let your tastebuds be guided through the amazing food and wine of the Southern Highlands.
Milk Factory Gallery
This impressive exhibition space hosts sculptures, and exhibitions of original artworks, handmade jewellery, ceramics and textiles.
Milton Park Country Estate and Spa
Need to unwind? Start your trip with the epitome of spa excellence to enhance your mind, body and soul.
Wildfood Adventures
Explore the geographically diverse Southern Highlands in a compelling and exclusively crafted food adventure!
Drive – 80KM
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Day 2: Goulburn
With colonial grandeur, fascinating heritage and outdoor adventure, Goulburn is a great rural escape only two hours’ drive from Sydney.
Goulburn Visitor Information Centre
Head in to the Goulburn Visitor Information Centre for local advice on creating a memorable trip in the city and its surrounding region.
Goulburn Historic Waterworks Museum
Experience the technology of the 1880s when Goulburn was the first inland centre to pipe drinking water to residents.
Goulburn Regional Art Gallery
This established regional gallery hosts a number of exhibitions and public programs throughout the year.
Drive – 69KM
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Day 2: Bungendore
Situated in a pretty valley near Lake George in the Southern Tablelands, Bungendore is a town with historic buildings, wineries and eateries
Suki and Hugh Gallery
Browse both local and international work from artists, designers, photographers, glassblowers and craftspeople in this modern gallery space.
Tweenhills Chestnuts
This family farm specialise in sweet chestnuts for roasting. Wander through the orchard and gather some local produce before you venture on.
Drive – 48KM
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Day 2: Braidwood
Braidwood is a gold-rush town with historic streetscapes, plenty of rural beauty and a popular bakery perfect for refreshments.
Braidwood Visitor Information Centre
The friendly team of volunteers at Braidwood Visitor Information Centre are available to provide advice on exploring your way around the region.
Monga National Park
Short strolls, challenging hikes, picnic places, bike tracks and 4WD routes. This wilderness area has it all.
Wynlen House Urban Micro Farm
Get down-to-earth on this boutique micro-farm. Fresh produce is available as well as workshops in the learning centre.
Drive – 60KM
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Day 3: Batemans Bay
Batemans Bay sits at the entrance to the Clyde River and is a popular family destination known for watersports, bushwalking and fishing.
Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Gardens
This garden holds over 2,000 species of regional plants, trees and shrubs as well as walking tracks, picnic and barbecue areas.
Region X
Award-winning, environmentally sustainable tours around Batemans Marine Park. Hiking, kayaking and taste tours for a nature-based adventure.
Total Eco Adventures
Feeling adventurous? Indulge your wanderlust by hiring a kayak, paddle board or some snorkelling equipment. Tours are also available.
Drive – 58KM
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Day 3: Milton/Mollymook
Stylish neighbours, Mollymook and Milton, have an abundance of coastal charm with fine dining, fresh seafood and sleek stays.
Shoalhaven Visitor Information Centre Ulladulla
Shoalhaven Visitors Centre at Ulladulla offers a wide range of information of the area and accommodation options.
Small Town
Welcome to Small Town, a neighbourhood bistro brought to you by the people of St Isidore.
Cupitt's Winery Tour and Tasting Experience
Take a behind the scenes walking tour of this property to learn about the wine making, brewing and cheese making process.
Rick Stein at Bannisters
Indulge your palate with memorable meals crafted with Rick Stein’s characteristic excitement for good food.
Drive – 49KM
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Day 4: Huskisson
Huskisson has some seriously good food and is the perfect launching pad for ocean adventures.
Jervis Bay Visitor Information Centre
Visit the Jervis Bay Visitor Information Centre for information on the local area.
Shoalhaven Visitor Information Centre - Nowra
Shoalhaven Visitors Centre offers a complete range of information, including an online accommodation and tours booking service.
Dolphin Watch Cruises
Award-winning dolphin watching cruises. All dolphin watching cruises include complimentary morning or afternoon tea.
Jervis Bay Wild
Love sea life? Try a dolphin watching cruise. Dolphins can be spotted in the bay all year round.
The Quarters Huskisson
Need your coffee fix? Want a whiskey by the fire? What about a local seafood lunch?
Drive – 15KM
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Day 4: Jervis Bay
Jervis Bay is a cluster of tiny holiday towns along a stunning harbour, watched over by two lighthouses and next to Booderee National Park.
Jervis Bay Visitor Information Centre
Visit the Jervis Bay Visitor Information Centre for information on the local area.
Shoalhaven Visitor Information Centre - Nowra
Shoalhaven Visitors Centre offers a complete range of information, including an online accommodation and tours booking service.
Booderee National Park Botanic Gardens
Visit the only Aboriginal-owned botanic garden in Australia. Let them teach you about bush tucker and the medicinal uses of plants.
Coolangatta Estate Winery
For a fine indulgence, make your own antipasti platter to enjoy with your wine tasting. Accommodation is also available on this estate.
Drive – 66KM
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Day 4: Gerringong
A seaside town on a stunning headland with postcard-perfect views, Gerringong is a go-to for food, wine, surf and nature lovers.
Kiama Visitor Information Centre
Kiama Visitor Information Centre is a Level One Accredited Centre, providing comprehensive visitor information. Call into the Visitor Information Centre for local details.
Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
Minnamurra Rainforest Centre is a great day trip from Sydney as you explore the beautiful South Coast near Kiama, or the Southern Highlands.
Blue Swimmer Cafe
Dine on a showcase of South Coast produce at breakfast and lunch daily, or for dinner on Friday and Saturday.
Crooked River Wines
This family owned and operated winery is always innovating. Their products are celebrated around the region.
Gerringong Whale Watching Platform
Just a short walk from central Gerringong, this is the ideal place to see the whale migration in June-July and September-November.
Trivium Licensed Cafe and Restaurant
These grazing menus focus on giving you a taste of a wide array of flavours. They are the perfect way to take in the view of Werri Beach.
Drive – 10KM
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Day 5: Kiama
Kiama is nestled in a striking region with spectacular coastline, rolling hinterland and home to natural icon, the Kiama Blowhole.
Kiama Visitor Information Centre
Kiama Visitor Information Centre is a Level One Accredited Centre, providing comprehensive visitor information. Call into the Visitor Information Centre for local details.
Shellharbour Visitor Information Centre
Call into the Visitor Information Centre for information on attractions and accommodation bookings in the local area. Souvenirs and other merchandise are available for purchase.
Barren Grounds Nature Reserve
Stop for a spot of birdwatching and bushwalking. Immerse yourself on one of these walking tracks that cater for all abilities.
Escape Kayak Tours
Gain a different perspective on the South Coast. The Minnamurra River will delight you on this fun and relaxing kayaking experience.
Illawarra Fly Tree Top Adventures
Zoom down to the ground from the highest zip line in NSW or take in the panoramic views from the rainforest canopy.
Little Blowhole Art Bar
Share with the owners, Jamie and Bruce, in their passion for all things edible, drinkable, danceable and collectable!
Penny Whistlers
Perfect for a beach breakfast, lunch or dinner. Artisan coffee and gourmet food in a relaxed cafe across from Black Beach in Kiama.
Drive – 37KM
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Day 5: Robertson
Robertson is another Southern Highlands' gems, known for its rich, red volcanic soil and has a thriving dairy and potato-growing industry.
Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre
Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre is located a short walk from the magnificent Fitzroy Falls, where water plunges over 80 metre to the valley below.
Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
Minnamurra Rainforest Centre is a great day trip from Sydney as you explore the beautiful South Coast near Kiama, or the Southern Highlands.
Maugers Paddock to Plate Tours
Three-hour butchery-themed tour including tastings.
Robertson Cheese Factory
Hungry? Taste the richness of the Southern Highlands at the cafe or purchase local dairy items for the trip home from the store.
Robertson Pie Shop
Don’t drive past this iconic country pie shop with 24 varieties of sweet and savoury pies on the corner of Jamberoo Mountain Road.
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