Sydney to Merimbula road trip: Distance, drive time & best stops
Sydney to Merimbula road trip: Stay in Jervis Bay?
The best place to stop on the Sydney to Merimbula drive, however, is Jervis Bay. The turn off is at Falls Creek, just south of Nowra.
Jervis Bay is famous for its white sand beaches, such as Blenheim Beach and Greenfield Beach in Vincentia. Hyams Beach is the most famous, however – and justifiably.
Things to do in Jervis Bay include dolphin-watching cruises and whale-watching cruises from Huskisson, plus venturing into the little-known Jervis Bay Territory.
6 Jervis Bay experiences worth booking now
- See the dolphins and lounge above the water on a dolphin cruise with boom netting.
- Explore the beaches, spotting wildlife on the way, with a sea kayaking tour.
- Watch sunset on the beach, then explore the heavens with an astrophysicist on an evening stargazing experience.
- Admire the migrating humpbacks on a whale-watching cruise.
- Try cycling on the sand on a Culburra Beach fat-biking tour.
- Discover the lesser-visited hideaways on a hidden secrets cruise.
Where to stay in Huskisson
The best Huskisson accommodation options are:
- For a holiday park kids will love: Jervis Bay Holiday Park.
- To be right in the centre of the action: Huskisson Hotel.
- For a well-reviewed motel: Jervis Bay Motel.
You should book Jervis Bay accommodation early, as it tends to fill up well in advance.
If you don’t veer off to Jervis Bay, the drive goes through Milton to beach towns Mollymook and Ulladulla.
Mollymook and Ulladulla
Things to do in Mollymook include private surfing lessons at Mollymook Beach. You can also dine on Rick Stein seafood at Bannisters By The Sea and swim in the Bogey Hole pool. Alternative Mollymook accommodation options include the beachfront Allure on Ocean Motel and the more budget-friendly Dolphins of Mollymook.
Ulladulla, meanwhile, offers surfing at Rennies Beach fishing charters and walks along the 2.5km-long Coomee Nulunga Cultural Trail.
The best Ulladulla accommodation choices
Want to stay in Ulladulla? Then try one of these.
- For cheap rates near the harbour: Ulladulla Harbour Motel.
- For really attractive apartments: Harbourview Serviced Apartments.
- For a facility-packed, kid-friendly holiday park: Ingenia Holidays Ulladulla.
Click through to the next section: Ulladulla to Batemans Bay.