South Coast
From towering blowholes and cliff-top walks to sophisticated country cafes, family-friendly beaches, and pristine national parks, the South Coast offers destinations that feel worlds apart.
Your guide to the South Coast
The South Coast stretches from Wollongong to the Victorian border across hundreds of kilometres of coastline.Towns are typically 30-60+ minutes between each other, meaning longer trips unlock access to different coastal experiences, including working fishing villages, foodie hubs, wilderness beaches, and heritage towns.
The South Coast is perfect for road trip adventurers, those seeking coastal scenery and variety across distance, and travellers with 3+ nights to properly explore the region’s beaches and villages at a slower pace.
Next Escape is your guide to real places and real experiences, with practical, independent travel advice based on first-hand visits: the places we’ve explored, the restaurants we’ve eaten at and the walks we’ve done. This page may contain affiliate links; if you book or buy through them, Next Escape may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
South Coast
Weekend Guide
Your guide to selecting a South Coast town close enough for a weekend getaway.
South Coast
Road Trip
A 6-day, 5-night road trip featuring four very different coastal towns.
South Coast destinations
Below you’ll find our recommended destinations on the South Coast. Each destination guide includes activities, accommodation and dining options as well as recommended day-by-day plans for making the most of your holiday.
Things to do
Activity guides for destinations on the South Coast.
Road Trips
These road trips travel through the South Coast region. Each road trip guide includes a full itinerary with recommended accommodation, dining and activities for each day, as well as ideas for tailoring the itinerary.
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South Coast Road Trip (6 days)
6 days
5 nights
712 km
Return
Kiama, Mollymook, Narooma, Huskisson
A longer South Coast return trip from Sydney through Kiama, Mollymook, Narooma and Huskisson, with coastal walks, seafood, wildlife tours, beaches and manageable daily drives.
GET THE GUIDE →: South Coast Road Trip (6 days)
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South Coast Road Trip (4 days)
4 days
3 nights
300 km
Return
Kiama, Gerringong, Berry
For an easy long weekend away from Sydney, this shorter South Coast loop keeps driving light between Kiama, Gerringong and Berry.
GET THE GUIDE →: South Coast Road Trip (4 days)
