Sydney - Melbourne Coastal Drive
Tour the beauty of the coastline between Melbourne and Sydney. Along the way explore national parks, beaches, pristine waterways and to see wildlife in its natural habitat.
The dramatic coast between Sydney and Melbourne is one of Australia's most stunning touring routes and takes in national parks, beautiful surf beaches and pristine lakes along the way. Call in at historic towns and quiet fishing villages where you'll always find seafood and local produce on the menu. Surf the breaks, dive wrecks and set sail on the way. You may even spot migrating whales, seals, sea birds and dolphins.
Surf the popular breaks around Wollongong, along the south coast of New South Wales and along Victoria's coastline at Cape Paterson, Venus Bay and Waratah Bay, Lake Tyers Beach, at beaches in the Cape Conran Coastal Park, Tip Beach near Mallacoota and around Phillip Island.
As you go the landscape changes from the lush green of the NSW south coast to the white sands of Jervis Bay, the pristine wilderness of the Croajingolong National Park, the long expanse that is Ninety Mile Beach, and the Gippsland Lakes, Australia's largest waterway system.
Down south, walk to the southernmost tip of the Australian mainland at Wilsons Promontory, see koalas in the trees and watch little penguins parade up the beach at Phillip Island.
Make time to take the side trip from Batemans Bay to Canberra, the nation's capital, to explore a stunning array of national attractions, many of which are located around Lake Burley Griffin.
Along the way you will be welcomed at quiet fishing villages, historic towns and holiday centres where there is plenty to see and do and you'll always find seafood and local produce on the menu.