Sydney to Hyams Beach road trip: Distance, time & best stops
Great stops on a Sydney to Hyams Beach road trip include Kiama, Gerringong and Berry. The Sydney to Hyams Beach drive covers a 224km distance in around 2h47m.
The drive from Sydney to Hyams Beach takes you from the biggest city in New South Wales to one of the most incredible white sand beaches.
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Hyams Beach is the most famous beach in the Jervis Bay region, although it is by no means the only extraordinary beach in these parts.
Hyams Beach accommodation sells out fast – book well in advance. Alternatively, take a Hyams Beach day trip from Sydney.
Sydney to Hyams Beach distance and driving time
The distance from Sydney to Hyams Beach by car is 224km. If you don’t get stuck in traffic coming out of Sydney, that makes for a driving time of around two hours and 47 minutes. Of course, you can turn the Sydney to Hyams Beach drive into a bit of a road trip by making a few stops along the way.
You’ll leave Sydney along the Princes Highway, passing through the city’s southern suburbs before threading through Heathcote National Park and the Royal National Park.
If you stick to the highway, you’ll follow the Illawarra Escarpment towards Wollongong.
Sydney to Hyams Beach drive: Attractions near Wollongong
There are a few decent stops here, however.The Symbio Wildlife Park in Helensburgh is well run and lets kids get close to native Australian wildlife.
There are also good photo opportunities at the Bulli Lookout near Austinmer Beach and the Mount Keira Lookout.
6 fantastic Wollongong experiences to book before you arrive
- Tandem hang-gliding flight from Bald Hill – float down towards the beach.
- One hour private surf lesson in Woonona – learn the basics, and get standing on your board.
- Illawarra Fly ziplining course and treetop walk – test your nerves high up in the canopy.
- Tandem skydive with beach landing – feel the rush of freefall.
- Explore the city on a scavenger hunt – a fun way to get to know Wollongong better.
- Half day deep sea fishing adventure – haul in some big boys.
South of Wollongong, the Princes Highway goes through Albion Park, near legendary surfer hangout Killalea Beach and through Kiama. Here, you can swim at the gorgeous Blowhole Point Ocean Pool, see the ocean blast through the rocks at the Kiama Blowhole and take in the bizarre basalt columns of the Bombo Headland.
Click through to the next section: Gerringong, Berry and Nowra.