Cann River to Eden road trip: Distance, time & stops
The best stops on a Cann River to Eden road trip itinerary include Genoa Falls and Mallacoota. The distance from Cann River to Eden is 109km, with a driving time of around 1h14m.
Planning a Cann River to Eden road trip itinerary
The drive from Cann River to Eden takes you from a delightful junction village in East Gippsland, Victoria, to one of the best spots on the Sapphire Coast in New South Wales.
For many, this will be a leg on a longer road trip from Melbourne to Merimbula, or Melbourne to Sydney via the coast.
To dig out the most attractive places to stay in Eden, hunt here.
Cann River to Eden distance and driving time
By car, the distance from Cann River to Eden is 109km. This makes for a driving time of around one and 14 minutes.
The best road trip stops to add to a Cann River to Eden driving itinerary include Genoa Falls and Mallacoota.
Cann River to Eden road trip: Genoa and Mallacoota
Cann River is the beautiful gateway to the Tamboon Inlet section of Croajingolong National Park. The highlight here is the Point Hicks Lighthouse. Point Hicks was where Lt James Cook’s crew in 1770 first sighted Australia.
Driving from Cann River to Eden, Alfred National Park offers forest walks, with Genoa Falls bursting into life after rainfall.
There’s another great diversion opportunity here, with the Mallacoota-Genoa Road heading into wildlife-tastic Mallacoota.
Here, you can have a go at kayaking and kangaroo-spotting at Gipsy Point, spot pelicans on a Mallacoota Inlet cruise or lounge Betka Beach.
For Mallacoota accommodation, go for the affordable Mallacoota caravan park or the pricier Mallacoota Hotel Motel and Bruces Waterside Units.
Next section: Beowa National Park and Eden.
Cann River to Eden road trip: Mallacoota to Eden
Between Mallacoota and Eden, there’s plenty of green forest. The Maramingo Creek Nature Conservation Reserve is just before the New South Wales border, but the best stops are on the NSW side.
The Princes Highway passes between Mount Imlay National Park to the west and Beowa National Park to the east. The latter was formerly known as Ben Boyd National Park, and is well set up for visitors. The coastal walking track from the Green Cape Lighthouse to Bittagabee Bay is a clear highlight.
Make the very best of your time: 8 Sapphire Coast experiences to book
- Dolphins, seals and seabirds cruise from Merimbula.
- Pambula River kayaking tour.
- Sapphire Coast private highlights tour.
- Oyster-shucking experience plus kayaking in Pambula.
- Eden and Beowa National Park photography tours.
- Potoroo Palace wildlife park tickets.
- Guided nature walking tour in Mimosa Rocks National Park.
- Reef fishing charter from Merimbula.
Things to do in Eden include swimming in the staggering Aslings Beach Rock Pool, enjoying a Cat Balou cruise on Twofold Bay and hearing tales of the old whaling era at the Eden Killer Whale Museum.
Other tours include a private outing along Sapphire Coast and a photography tour focusing on Eden’s beaches.
Where to stay in Eden
Aussie accommodation specialist Wotif offers stays in Eden for from $90 a night. Visit the top deals page to find your ideal accommodation.
However, the following Eden accommodation options are good picks.
- For families: Discovery Parks Eden holiday park.
- For a motel with style: Twofold Bay Motor Inn.
- On a budget: Eden Gateway Holiday Park.
- For superb sea views: Heritage House Motel and Units.
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