Highlights
- Bald Hill Lookout
- Coastal Views from the Grand Pacific Drive
- Nan Tien Temple
- Kiama Blowhole
- Fitzroy Falls
Itinerary
New Tour This itinerary valid from 1st April 2018.
En Route
Today you’re visiting beautiful South Coast of New South Wales. Head out of Sydney, your Driver Guide will provide expert commentary as you travel through the Sutherland Shire and the beautiful Royal National Park.
Bald Hill Lookout
Your first stop is Bald Hill, one of Australia’s most well-known lookouts. Not only are the views spectacular, the area is internationally known as a major hang-gliding destination. Morning tea is available (own expense).
Coastal Views from the Grand Pacific Drive
Continue along Grand Pacific Drive for a spectacular view of the award-winning Sea Cliff Bridge. The bridge hugs the coast between the high battlements of the Illawarra Escarpment, looming like the great wall of a lost world, and the vastness of the Tasman Sea – an ocean view so wide you can see the curve of the Earth.
Nan Tien Temple
Next stop is Nan Tien Temple. Known as ‘Southern Paradise’, it’s the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere and focuses on the exchange of Eastern and Western culture and the education of devotees. Experience the temple’s visual delights of shrines, statues, gardens, art and culture, including unique exhibitions and Buddhist festivals. Enjoy a lunch of the temple’s famed vegetarian cuisine.
Included Meals: Lunch
Kiama Blowhole
An awesome natural spectacle, Kiama Blowhole, is one of the largest blowholes in the world where a sea-cliff cavern spouts seawater 20 metres or more into the air. Situated next to the 1887 Kiama Lighthouse, the tremendous display is fuelled by southeast ocean swells. There’s also time for sightseeing and shopping in this beautiful south coast town.
Fitzroy Falls
The Southern Highlands rival the Blue Mountains, with some of the most amazing scenery Australia has to offer. Spectacular Fitzroy Falls lie in the path of the Yarrunga Creek, which drops over 80 metres down the escarpment, and flows on into the Kangaroo River. After viewing the amazing falls there’s time to take a leisurely walk on the many walking tracks (all wheelchair accessible). There’s also time to have a drink, a snack and even buy a souvenir of your day from the National Parks & Wildlife Visitor Centre Shop (all own expense), before heading back to Sydney via the historic town of Bowral.
Full Day Tour
Approximately 11.5 hours
Departs
Wed & Fri from 7.00am Sydney (pick-ups at selected hotels)
Returns
Sydney, 6.30pm approximately
Inclusions
- Entry to Nan Tien Temple
- Vegetarian Lunch (1)
- Entry to falls
- Experienced Driver Guide
- Comprehensive commentary
- Travel in an air-conditioned coach
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, sunscreen and hat
- Water bottle
- Camera
- Jacket in the cooler months
Free hotel pick-ups
Hotel pick-ups are available free of charge on selected tours if you do not wish to meet at the main departure point. Hotel pick up times vary so please use the tool below to find your hotel and pick up time. Hotel pick-ups must be requested with your booking.
Pick-up points
| Hotel | Pickup Location | Pickup Time | ||
| Holiday Inn Sydney Airport | Front of Hotel | 6:35am | ||
| Vibe Hotel Sydney | Front of Hotel | 7:00am | ||
| Mercure Sydney | Front of Theatre | 7:05am | ||
| Capitol Theatre | Pitt Street entrance | 7:10am | ||
| Novotel Darling Harbour | Front of Hotel | 7:20am | ||
| Parkroyal Darling Harbour | Front of Hotel | 7:25am | ||
| Hilton Hotel Sydney | Pitt Street entrance | 7:30am | ||
| Hyatt Regency Darling Harbour | Lower Ground Leve of Hotel, Slip Street Entrance | 7:40am | ||
| Sofitel Wentworth | Front of Hotel | 7:45am | ||
| Four Seasons Hotel | Level 3 – Harrington Street Entance | 7:55am |
In 2017 hotel pick-ups may be affected by major road works. Please call 1300 228 546 to confirm your pick-up location and time 24-48 hours prior to your travel date. Pick up times are valid from 1 April 2017.
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