Things to do in Hyams Beach, Jervis Bay & Eden: Melbourne to Sydney Drive
Discover the whitest sand beach in the world: Hyams Beach in Jervis Bay. The Sapphire Coast in New South Wales is an absolutely mind-blowing road trip if you're making your way from Melbourne to Sydney via the coastal route.
Did you miss Part 1 of our guide covering the best places to stop in Victoria? Watch it here:
After we said 'Sayonara' to Victoria and crossed into New South Wales, our first stop was the beautiful township of Eden, roughly a 4-hour drive from Lakes Entrance in Gippsland. From there, it's super easy to explore the vast and scenic Ben Boyd Park and the town's gorgeous beaches and coastlines.
2 days later, I've made up my mind about where I'm going to retire. Plans sorted. We then drove another 2 hours to Bermagui, which was a perfect halfway point to stretch our legs, whip out a picnic and run amuck at the stunning Blue Pool Bermagui. You absolutely have to stop here to admire and enjoy this incredible little spot and, if the weather permits, go for a dip inside.
The real stunner was Hyams Beach located in the bottom half of Jervis Bay in New South Wales. If you want to dig your feet into some of the finest and whitest sand beach in the world, then a few nights here (or even a week) is absolutely necessary. Only a 2-hour day trip from Sydney, Jervis Bay Australia is the perfect getaway from the city to get back in touch with nature. It certainly is one of the most breathtaking Sydney beaches, or probably, in all of Australia. Prove me wrong.
If Jervis Bay isn't on your Melbourne to Sydney itinerary, then you need to rejig that entire plan - right now.
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DISCLAIMER: Our stay was graciously hosted by Reflections Holiday Park Eden and Booderee Lodge. All photos, videos and experiences are, however, our own.
Our MINI Countryman (we named her the 'pocket rocket)that we drove from Melbourne to Sydney was provided by Doncaster MINI Garage. Many thanks for letting us drive this beast that turned many heads.
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Ulladulla
New South Wales
Ulladulla harbour pano.jpg
Panorama of Ulladulla Harbour
Ulladulla is located in New South WalesUlladullaUlladulla
Coordinates 35°20′55″S 150°28′4″ECoordinates: 35°20′55″S 150°28′4″E
Population 15,278 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 2539
Elevation 15 m (49 ft)
LGA(s) City of Shoalhaven
Region South Coast
County St Vincent
Parish Ulladulla
State electorate(s) South Coast
Federal Division(s) Gilmore
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
20.5 °C
69 °F 13.1 °C
56 °F 1,009.6 mm
39.7 in
Localities around Ulladulla:
Milton Mollymook
Milton Ulladulla Tasman Sea
Kings Point Burrill Lake
Ulladulla is a coastal town in New South Wales, Australia in the City of Shoalhaven local government area.[2][3] It is on the Princes Highway about 230 kilometres (140 mi) south of Sydney, half way between Batemans Bay to the south and Nowra to the north. Ulladulla has close links with the nearby historic settlement of Milton and many services are shared between these towns.
The name Ulladulla is an Aboriginal word meaning safe harbour, which was corrupted to Holy Dollar at one time. Alternative spellings as Woolladoorh or Ngulla-dulla have been recorded.[2] The first white Settler was Rev Thomas Kendall in 1828 who started cedar cutting at Narrawallee Creek near Milton.
The Ulladulla area is a seven-kilometre stretch of continuous urban residential development from the southern edge of Ulladulla, through the town of Mollymook, to Narrawallee in the north, terminating at the Narrawallee estuary. At the 2016 census, the population of the Ulladulla-Milton area, including some rural areas, was 15,278,[1] having grown from 14,149 at the 2011 census, an increase of 8 percent over the preceding five years.[4] At the 2016 census, the population of the Ulladulla-Milton built up area was 13,054[5] and the population of the suburb of Ulladulla was 6,615.[6]
Ulladulla is surrounded by the adjoining towns of Milton and Burrill Lake as well as Mollymook and Narrawallee. The extended area from Burrill Lake to Milton is referred to as the Milton–Ulladulla area.
Close landmarks include Pigeon House Mountain and The Castle, both named due to the unique shapes of the mountain. Pigeon House was sighted by Captain James Cook upon his journey along the eastern shores of Australia. Pigeon House has recently been renamed Didhol out of respect to the elders of the Yuin nation, the Aboriginal elders past and present who originated from the area Ulladulla was built upon. The traditional name of the peak, Didhol, means woman's breast, from the mountain's clear resemblance to the shape of a woman's breast.shopping,
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Honeymoon Road Trip in Australia
Honeymoon road trip in Aussie including Tasmania, Victoria and NSW
--- December 2016 ---
I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list. Australia is officially checked! :)
9 national parks:
- Tasman
- Freycinet
- Cradle Mountain
- Great Otway
- Port Cambell
- Wilsons Promontory
- Jarvis Bay
- Royal
- Blue Mountains
Cities&places visited in order: Melbourne, Hobart, Launceston, Richmond, Apollo Bay, Eden, Merimbula, Tathra, Warilla, Katoomba, Sydney.
Botanical gardens visited: Melbourne, Hobart, Jarvis Bay, Sydney.
*3750km of road trip*
Music ♫♬♪
Black Keys - Tightning Up
Beatsteaks - Hand in hand
Diletanti - Bozic dolazi
Ratatat - Cream on Chrome
Enjoy! :)