South Coast, NSW

Image: Hamilton Lund, Destination NSW

Image: Hamilton Lund, Destination NSW

Image: Sally Mayman, Destination NSW

South Coast Region

Style: Sydney weekender

The stunning South Coast of NSW is a perfect destination year round for family holidays or romantic escapes.  The region includes picturesque towns such  Kiama, Berry, Jervis Bay and the Shoalhaven towns of Nowra, Mollymook and Ulladulla.

Our collection of South Coast NSW accommodation options span from charming B&B’s, luxury accommodation holiday rentals in cosy rural settings or beautiful beach houses and boutique hotels.

Just 2 hours south of Sydney, South Coast NSW is the perfect weekend escape. Pristine white sand beaches such as Hyams Beach & Culburra Beach await, while Pebbly Beach & Pretty Beach are as famous for spotting kangaroos as waves.

The South Coast boasts a range of fine local produce such as fresh local seafood including sweet Clyde River oysters, tuna, mussels and kingfish and award winning wines from the local vineyards.  There are many cellar doors, restaurants and cafes where you can enjoy the abundant local ingredients.  You will also be spoilt for choice with activities in the South Coast region such as golf, surfing, fishing, diving, sailing and whale watching on offer.

Make your escape to South Coast, New South Wales.

Click here for our handpicked collection of South Coast accommodation options.

Local Knowledge:

Depending on which way the wind is blowing, under the right conditions it's worth checking out Kiama’s main tourist attraction, the Blowhole.  However a smaller “little Blowhole” is located a few minutes south of the main Blowhole and performs best under moderate seas.

Getting there:

Air:  Fly into Sydney Airport and South Coast is approximately 2 hours by car.

Car:  Self-drive is one of the best ways to explore the South Coast region. Follow the Grand Pacific Drive, a coastal touring route staring south of Sydney, passing over Sea Cliff Bridge and on to the seaside villages north of Wollongong.  From Melbourne, follow the Sydney Melbourne Coastal Drive passing through seaside towns and villages, picturesque beaches and bays and more than 30 national parks  and reserves.  If you're travelling from Canberra, it's a two-and-a-half hour drive through historic Bungendore and Braidwood to Batemans Bay.

Currency: Australian dollar (AUD)

Time Zone: GMT + 10

Phone: Country Code +61. Area Code: 02