
Travel south along the Grand Pacific Drive stopping at the Sea Cliff Bridge for a walk and a closer look at the coast line, cliffs and the famous bridge. Start with Bald Hill Lookout, get your bearings and a great photo of the northern Illawarra area and the Sea Cliff Bridge. We would recommend starting early with the GPD as traffic can build in the later afternoons with residential traffic. Hi Alok_Gupta321 The Grand Pacific Drive will be a fantastic day to spend your day off. Tip: I travel wherever possible on weekdays, often cheaper fuel, less traffic congestion, cheaper accommodation. People travel to work in Sydney from Wollongong every day. We travel 500 km from Sydney over four days and see much more than many locals know exists and we are still not in Victoria. "Sydney to Wollongong and beyond", what is beyond? The further south you go the better it is. I have been touring NSW for many years, it is a big state with lots to see. There is an abundance of stunning locations. Plan your visit and get the best out of it. I recommend visiting Australia at other time rather than summer ie Christmas time. If you travel in the holiday period expect traffic delays and pricey accommodation. This time frame covers the lot, add more time for photography. We run tours starting at around 7:30 and finishing around 4pm. Suggest people take a bit more time and do both. The Gem is the combination of the Royal National Park with the Grand Pacific Drive ending at Wollongong harbour. The Grand Pacific Drive is a good drive from Sydney and a little over two hours. Closet Train station is Coalcliff with an 800 walk to the start of the Sea Cliff Bridge on the Northern Side. Public Transport: - Sea Cliff Bridge: Premier Bus # 2 from Coalcliff to Wollongong and return.


Keep a look out for the many information centers along the Grand Pacific Drive. Free Parking at all beaches along the Grand Pacific Drive Wollongong offers free on-street parking on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Parking for the Sea Cliff Bridge can be found north of the Bridge at Leeder Park or Coalcliff Beach. Fee of $12.00 applies if stopping to enjoy this picturesque playground. Local Tips: - Driving through the Royal National Park is free.

Experience ‘beyond’ into the scenic Southern Highlands, Batemans Bay, Canberra, the greater South Coast and onto Melbourne. The drive heads into Wollongong then through to Shellharbour, Kiama and the Shoalhaven. Driving scenery includes, coastal rainforests to quaint villages and over the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge. Grand Pacific Drive is a 140km coastal drive, starting just 45 minutes south of Sydney, NSW, Australia in the beautiful Royal National Park.
