Sydney to Merimbula road trip: Distance, drive time & best stops
Attractions between Sydney and Merimbula: Berry and Nowra
The next two worthwhile stops on the Sydney to Merimbula road trip are Berry and Nowra. Berry is chintzy, touristy town where the shops major on arts, crafts and fudge.
You can stay at the charming Berry Village Boutique Motel and the garden-surrounded Mt Hay Retreat.
Nowra, meanwhile, is the administrative centre of the Shoalhaven region. Things to do in Nowra include seeing the animals at the Shoalhaven Zoo and Adventure World, kayaking along the Shoalhaven River and tasting spirits at the Tara Distillery.
Best Nowra accommodation options
The best places to stay in Nowra are:
- For solid quality, cheap rates and an outdoor pool: Parkhaven.
- For business-friendly apartments: Quest Nowra.
- For something plusher, with a big pool and 18 hole golf course: Springs Shoalhaven Nowra.
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