Driving times to Merimbula, NSW
Merimbula, NSW, is a long way from any major cities. Although that’s part of the charm. Driving times to Merimbula can be lengthy, but the journey is often scenic.
Merimbula, NSW, is one of the most popular beach towns on the New South Wales South Coast. At the southern end of the state, in the Sapphire Coast region, Merimbula is small enough to have charm and big enough to have decent restaurants and facilities.
Things to do in Merimbula, NSW, include swimming at Bar Beach, hand-feeding kangaroos at Potoroo Palace and enjoying the rides at Magic Mountain Merimbula.
Driving to Merimbula, NSW
Getting to Merimbula is part of the fun, with the best route dependent on where you’re coming from. Coming south from Sydney or other New South Wales South Coast towns, you can either hug the coast or swim in land.
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.
The best Merimbula accommodation options
The best Merimbula accommodation choices are:
- For a holiday park with lots of kid-friendly facilities: NMRA Merimbula Beach Holiday Resort.
- For an affordable motel with an outdoor pool: Sapphire Waters Motor Inn.
- For central location: Pelican Motor Inn.
- For overall quality: Sails Luxury Apartments.
From Melbourne and Gippsland in Victoria, the drive passes through some stunning forested wilderness. Arriving in Merimbula feels like getting back in touch with the human race again.
Driving times to Merimbula, and distances, from key towns and cities are listed below.
Merimbula driving times and distances
Albury to Merimbula: Distance 433km, driving time 5h32m.
Batemans Bay to Merimbula: Distance 175km, driving time 2h10m. (More Batemans Bay driving times).
Bega to Merimbula: Distance 33km, driving time 24m.
Bermagui to Merimbula: Distance 69km, driving time 1h2m.
Canberra to Merimbula: Distance 243km, driving time 3h.
Cann River to Merimbula: Distance 135km, driving time 1h38m.
Cooma to Merimbula: Distance 128km, driving time 1h36m.
Eden to Merimbula: Distance 26km, driving time 23m. (More Eden road trips).
Lakes Entrance to Merimbula: Distance 267km, driving time 3h10m. (More Lakes Entrance road trips).
Mallacoota to Merimbula: Distance 111m, driving time 1h23m.
Melbourne to Merimbula: Distance 580km, driving time 6h45m.
Moruya to Merimbula: Distance 150km, driving time 1h50m.
Narooma to Merimbula: Distance 108km, driving time 1h16m.
Pambula to Merimbula: Distance 7km, driving time 7m.
Sydney to Merimbula: Distance 454km, driving time 5h36m.
Tathra to Merimbula: Distance 25km, driving time 21m.
Wagga Wagga to Merimbula: Distance 411km, driving time 5h8m.
Wollongong to Merimbula: Distance 372km, driving time 4h34m. (More Wollongong road trips).