Sydney to Merimbula road trip: Distance, drive time & best stops
Sydney to Merimbula drive: South of Ulladulla
The next stretch of the Sydney to Merimbula road is the 55km stint from Ulladulla to Batemans Bay. You’ll start by going past Racecourse Beach towards Dolphin Point. The Burrill Lake Rock Cave is a trifling detour off the highway.
The route then heads through Meroo National Park, with Wairo Beach and Lake Tabourie amiable stops.
There are several more feasible beach stops within the national park – Sunburnt Beach and Termeil Beach are arguably the best options. The Meroo Lake walking track should keep the more active happy.
The next good detour is Bawley Point, a legendary surf spot. The Murramarang Aboriginal Area Walking Track is just to the south.
Further south along the coast, you’ll reach Kioloa – home of the Merry Beach Caravan Park – and Murramarang National Park. There are several walks and beaches, but the main attraction is Pebbly Beach, where kangaroos hang out on the sand.
South Durras and Batemans Bay
There are more roos around South Durras, where the NRMA Murramarang Resort on Mill Beach is a cracking place to stay with the kids.
From there, it’s not far before you cross the Batemans Bay Bridge into Batemans Bay.
Batemans Bay experiences you should book in advance
- Glass-bottomed kayaking tour in the Bateman Marine Park Sanctuary.
- South Coast nature tour.
- Snorkelling adventure.
- Sunset kayaking tour – with pizza.
- Eurobodalla dining and craft brewery tour.
Batemans Bay is a place where you can go oyster-tasting by kayak, whale-watching and on a sunset paddle.
Batemans Bay accommodation recommendations
According to hotel booking site Wotif, Batemans Bay accommodation costs from $80 a night. The following are particularly good options.
- For central location: Argyle Terrace Motor Inn.
- For families on a budget: Clyde View Holiday Park.
- For beachside location: Corrigans Cove.
- For views from the balconies: The Esplanade.
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