Wollongong to Batemans Bay: Distance, drive time & stops

Wollongong to Batemans Bay: Distance, drive time & stops

The Wollongong to Batemans Bay drive covers a 198km in a driving time of around two hours and 42 minutes. Top road stops along the way include Kiama, Jervis Bay and Mollymook.

The drive from Wollongong to Batemans Bay takes in some of the best sections of the New South Wales South Coast.

Wollongong offers tandem hang-gliding adventures, brilliant beaches and deep sea fishing experiences.

Batemans Bay experiences include snorkelling trips and oyster-tasting by kayak.

Wollongong to Batemans Bay distance and driving time

By car, the distance from Wollongong to Batemans Bay is 198km. That makes for a driving time of around two hours and 42 minutes.

Things to do in Wollongong, include admiring the twin lighthouses on the harbour and swimming at the Continental Pool.

South of Wollongong, the Princes Highway runs through Albion Park, goes past surfer hotspot Killalea Beach and heads into gorgeous Kiama.

Wollongong to Batemans Bay road trip: Kiama

Here, the ocean blasts through the rocks at the Kiama Blowhole, while the Blowhole Point Ocean Pool and Kendalls Beach are fabulous spots for a swim. There’s also the, Bombo Headland, where a series of strange basalt columns meet the sea.

For Kiama accommodation, try the conveniently central Nova Kiama, the plusher Sebel Harbourside Kiama and the affordable Surf Beach Holiday Park.

Kiama Blowhole and Lighthouse in Kiama, NSW
The Kiama Blowhole and Lighthouse in Kiama, NSW. Photo courtesy of Destination NSW.

Wollongong to Batemans Bay attractions: Gerringong

Just south of Kiama, Gerringong is another potential overnight stop. Catching the surf at Werri Beach is the main draw, but you can also go wine-tasting at Crooked River Wines.

Where to stay in Gerringong, NSW?

The best Gerringong accommodation options are:

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