Wollongong to Batemans Bay: Distance, drive time & stops

Wollongong to Batemans Bay drive: The last leg

The final stretch of the Wollongong to Batemans Bay 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.

Bawley Point and Pebbly Beach

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.

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.

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.

Good Batemans Bay accommodation possibilities include Corrigans Cove at Corrigans Beach and the Batemans Bay Marina Resort, which comes with a pool and tennis court. The plush Lincoln Downs Resort is another favourite.