Canberra to Batemans Bay drive: Distance, time and road trip stops
The best road trip stops on the Canberra to Batemans Bay drive are Bungendore, Braidwood and the Monga National Park. The Canberra to Batemans Bay drive is 148km long, with a two hour driving time.
The Canberra to Batemans Bay drive is the quickest way to get to the coast from Australia’s capital. It’s no surprise, therefore, that Batemans Bay tends to be a popular spot with Canberra residents.
It’s a fun place where you can go oyster-tasting by kayak or whale-watching.
Canberra offers wine and distillery tours, plus guided visits to the National Museum of Australia. To investigate Canberra tour and experience options, head here. To find the best Canberra hotel deals, book here.
The drive to the sea is almost entirely along the Kings Highway, which along with the Monaro Highway and Hume Highway, is one of the main connections between Canberra and the coast.
Canberra to Batemans Bay distance and driving time
The Canberra to Batemans Bay drive is 148km in distance, with a driving time of around two hours.
7 great Canberra experiences to book before you arrive
- Full day city highlights tour – including Mount Ainslie, Parliament House and the Australian War Memorial.
- Tidbinbilla wildlife and birds tour – see kangaroos, koalas, platypus and emus in the wild.
- Hot air balloon flight – see Canberra’s unique design while floating above the city.
- Small group wine tour – discover the amazing wineries and food producers of the Canberra region.
- Australian Institute of Sport tour – see where Australia’s next generation of sporting greats train.
- Australian Museum – expert-guided tour of the museum highlights.
- Brewery tour – hop between Canberra’s best craft breweries.
The top Canberra accommodation picks
There is a large selection of Canberra accommodation options. But these are particularly good choices…
- The one with the highest guest rating: A By Adina Canberra.
- For something cool and stylish: East Hotel and Apartments.
- The one where the VIPs stay: Hyatt Hotel Canberra.
- For high quality apartments: Quest Canberra City Walk.
- For something much cheaper and family-focused: Alivio Tourist Park.
The road trip route vaguely follows the Molonglo River at first, going past Canberra Airport and passing through the Molonglo Gorge Nature Reserve.
The Canberra to Batemans Bay drive then leaves the Australian Capital Territory and enters New South Wales in the northern outskirts of Queanbeyan. This is also where it joins the Kings Highway.
Click through for the next section – Bungendore and Braidwood.