Grand Pacific Drive & Jervis Bay
Drive south along the Sea Cliff Bridge to Jervis Bay, returning through Kangaroo Valley and the Southern Highlands
Take the coastal route on the way down and return via the highlands to avoid repeating roads. The first day has a packed driving schedule, featuring national park cliffs, the Sea Cliff Bridge, and blowholes. Spend the middle two nights in Huskisson to see dolphins, white sand beaches, and Booderee National Park. Return via Kangaroo Valley and waterfalls. Ideal for couples and families looking for a short getaway; this itinerary does not include the Sapphire Coast further south.
Whale watching is available from May to November; parking at Hyams Beach can be difficult during summer holidays
Day by day
Day 1 · Sea Cliff Bridge to Huskisson
Sydney(Royal National Park、Sea Cliff Bridge) → Southern Highlands(Kiama Blowhole) → Jervis Bay(Berry)
Drive through Royal National Park, Sea Cliff Bridge, and Kiama to Huskisson, covering about 200 km over the full day including stops
Stay: Huskisson
Day 2 · Dolphin Watching & Hyams White Sands
Jervis Bay(Jervis Bay Marine Park、White Sands Walk & Scribbly Gum Track、Hyams Beach)
Take a cruise from Huskisson Wharf for about 2 hours, then take a short drive to the White Sands Walk and Hyams Beach in the afternoon
Parking at Hyams Beach is difficult during peak season; you can park at Greenfield Beach and take the White Sands Walk
Stay: Huskisson
Day 3 · A Day in Booderee National Park
Jervis Bay(Booderee National Park、Green Patch、Murrays Beach、Cape St George Lighthouse)
Drive about 20 minutes from Huskisson into the park, then take short drives between the beaches inside the park
The park charges an entry fee; obtain a pass at the entrance
Stay: Huskisson
Day 4 · Return to Sydney via Kangaroo Valley
Jervis Bay(Cambewarra Mountain Lookout、Kangaroo Valley & Hampden Bridge、Fitzroy Falls) → Southern Highlands(Bowral Town Centre) → Sydney
Drive via Cambewarra, Kangaroo Valley, and Fitzroy Falls to Bowral, then take the highway back to Sydney, taking about 4 hours in total
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