South Coast Accommodation

From Stanwell Park to Bittanagbee Bay, Australia’s South Coast is home to delightful destinations that are perfect for weekend getaways. Choose holiday house accommodations near the gorgeous beaches, so that you can hit the water as soon as you wake up, or enjoy the sunset from your porch with a glass of wine.

Getting to your South Coast accommodation

You can easily reach your South Coast accommodation through various means of transport. Whether you choose to travel by car, train, or bus, you can look forward to beautiful landscapes whizzing by your window.

Travelling by car is the easiest way to reach the South Coast. Magnificent landscapes make for a classic road trip. If you are departing from Sydney, drive to Wollongong, then continue to follow the Princes Highway along the coast. The beautiful thing about this drive is that it follows the coastline, offering ever surprising views over the ocean and beaches. Factor in about 6 hours for the full time of travel from Sydney to South Coast.

Daily train services run from Sydney’s Central Station to South Coast. This beautiful rail route offers the chance to stop off at various seaside hamlets, including Kiama, Bomaderry, and Bombo. Alternatively, premier buses drive down Princes Highway several times daily. Here too, the bus ride includes several stops where you can get off, do some sightseeing, and then continue your journey with a later bus.

5 Best Restaurants on the South Coast of Australia

Many amazing eateries with views over the green-blue ocean dot the golden shores of the South Coast.

SOUTH on Albany Satisfy your inner foodie by relishing modern twists on Australian dishes prepared with love and seasonal produce. Specialties include dishes like pork cutlet with cauliflower puree.

St Isidore This chic eatery nestled in the lovely Milton hills offers delicious Italian food, such as fresh octopus, or gnocchi. It's the perfect place to finish the day after enjoying the beaches of Mollymook and Ulladulla.

Cupitts Winery Live music and shows make this restaurant and winery with long, convivial tables particularly attractive.

Pelican Rocks Seafood Restaurant & Cafe A quick drive from Nowra brings you to this elegant restaurant that specializes in delicious, fresh seafood.

The Whale Restaurant Located in the charming town of Narooma, the Whale Restaurant has it own garden and offers many vegetarian and vegan options.

5 Famous South Coast Attractions

Gifted with tremendous natural beauty, stunning beaches, and national parks, the South Coast offers many attractions that make for a great day excursion.

Blue Pool in Bermagui One of the world’s biggest ocean rock pools, Blue Pool is filled with fresh, clear ocean water, providing an excellent diving and snorkelling spot.

Ben Boyd National Park This fabulous park makes for a great day trip. Lookout points for whale watching, fishing opportunities, and luxuriant picnic areas await.

NSW Jervis Bay National Park This powder-white seashore park offers easy access to clear ocean waters and dense forests. Snorkel, dive, and paddle in the water, or enjoy long forest hikes.

Eden Killer Whale Museum Opened more than 85 years ago, this museum presents a full-scale reconstruction of the type of whaling boat that people used for whale hunting back in the day.

Pioneer Village Museum Kangaroo Valley Covering a large expanse of green bush land, this museum includes replicas of pioneer buildings, complete with period furnishings and artifacts.

5 Best Beaches in South Coast Australia

There are numerous beaches extending south from Sydney to the Victorian border.

Hyams Beach, Jervis Bay This beach offers stretches of dazzling white sand. Swim, snorkel, and splash around in the crystal clear waters.

Main Beach, Byron Bay A beautiful backdrop of rolling hills, as well as glimpses of whales and dolphins in the distance make this beach a memorable destination.

Seven Mile Beach, Gerroa The nearby forest is the ideal place to go for a long hike, keeping a lookout for indigenous wildlife. After a long hike, the delight of coming back to the beach and plunging into the cool waters is incomparable.

North and South Cronulla Beaches, Cronulla This lively, fun beach is the place to swim and sun yourself, while also enjoying fish and chips, ice-cream, as well as fashionable surf stores selling all the beach equipment you could wish for.

Pebbly Beach, Murramarang National Park Enjoy the spray from the salty sea and watch out for sea eagles flying above this wild beach. Grey oystercatcher birds lives on these shores, and dolphins jump out of the ocean in the distance. Sometimes, troops of friendly kangaroos congregate here.

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