Sydney to Moruya road trip: Distance, driving time and best stops

Sydney to Moruya drive: South of Ulladulla

The next stretch of the Sydney to Moruya road trip 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.

Kangaroos at Pebbly Beach in the Murramarang National Park, NSW. Photo courtesy of Destination NSW.

From there, it’s not far before you cross the Batemans Bay Bridge into Batemans Bay.

Batemans Bay is a place where you can go oyster-tasting by kayak, whale-watching and on a sunset paddle.

5 Batemans Bay experiences to book ahead

Family-friendly glass bottom kayak tour through the Batemans Marine Park Sanctuary
South Coast nature tour – meet locals, spot seals and go to all the best photo stops.
Oyster-tasting by kayak – taste fresh oysters, then paddle through the calm water.
Aboriginal cultural experience – with bush medicine and traditional stories.
Coastal snorkelling tour – with the best snorkelling spots picked according to conditions.

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.

Sydney to Moruya road trip: Eurobodalla coast

On the way out of Batemans Bay, you’ll pass through the Eurobodalla Regional Botanic Garden and through Mogo. Animal-lovers might want to stop off here at the Mogo Wildlife Park.

There are also several lovely beach towns worthy of a diversion on the way to regional hub town Moruya. Tomakin, Mossy Point and Broulee all line up near the mouth of the Tomaga River, with surfing and other water sports being the main priorities.

Things to do in Moruya include skydive, seaplane flights and walking the 13.5km Bingi Dreaming track.