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Stretching from Sydney's Royal National Park to Eden, near the Victorian border, the South Coast of NSW forms a string of pristine beaches and bays, backed by a hinterland that includes more than 30 national parks, marine parks and reserves.

Here you'll find glittering white sands - renowned as some of the whitest in the world - and an abundance of wildlife, from penguins to whales. Take the spectacular Grand Pacific Drive and discover pretty seaside towns and historic villages where you can browse in country markets and charming specialty stores.

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With 17 pristine patrolled beaches gracing its dramatic coastline, your next great experience is in Wollongong. The exhilarating mix of metropolitan style, seaside living and small town charm is hard to resist. Only 80 km's south of Sydney, it's so close, yet a million miles away.

Set against the backdrop of the commanding Illawarra escarpment, Wollongong is NSW's third largest city and has a proudly diverse culture and history. There is something here for everyone looking to escape the everyday. From family getaways to romantic short breaks, there's no shortage of ways to fill your days.

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Shellharbour, located in the heart of the Illawarra's holiday playground, boasts dazzling beaches that make it ideal for a relaxing escape by the sea, an adventure getaway or a simple nature holiday. Beachfront accommodation and waterside restaurants and cafés make it a firm favourite with visitors.

A walk through Blackbutt Forest reserve or Macquarie Pass National Park reveals some of the area's natural beauty. For an extra buzz, hop on the back of a Harley-Davidson and cruise the roads that hug the coastline and link lovely seaside towns.

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Famous for its Blowhole and lighthouse, Kiama sits on a peninsula that rises from the sweeping curve of Bombo Beach over looking the coast line.

The Kiama region offers scenery you won't forget and memories to last you a lifetime, with all the ingredients for the perfect holiday.

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A majestic coastal area backed by forested hinterland, the Shoalhaven is dotted with appealing villages and rustic country towns.

The Shoalhaven sweeps from the beaches and bays of a jewel-coloured coast to rich green, almost luminescent valleys inland. Nowra, Jervis Bay, Mollymook and Ulladulla are among the region's coastal delights while Kangaroo Valley and Berry are some of the Shoalhaven's hinterland gems.

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Eurobodalla, Land of Many Waters is a happy, harmonious little land where people and nature complement each other rather than compete, and by doing so, bring out the best in each other.

That's why a visit to Eurobodalla is not so much an escape from somewhere you don't want to be, but a return to how we all prefer to be.

Eurobodalla - a place to relax, rejuvenate and bring out your better nature. Enjoy it. Simple, honest, unspoiled and relaxed.

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With its forests, lush pastures and a coastline sculpted into a succession of wonders by the sea, the Sapphire Coast is a place for all seasons.

Like no other place on earth - the unique coastline abounds in deserted beaches, tranquil rainforests, serene rivers and lakes, and picturesque mountain backdrops. This is a land of natural beauty, abundant wildlife, cultural diversity, and great food and wine.

Explore the Sapphire Coast and discover your ultimate year-round escape.

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South Coast Regional Tourism

Dive under a historic wharf, learn about the killer whale that once guided whalers to their prey or just relax on an uncrowded beach. On the South Coast you’ll find your own piece of paradise. The South Coast is also rich in cultural assets from vibrant festivals, to an extensive and quality artistic scene. The craft and artisan villages and the unique indigenous and European heritage have so much to offer.

The South Coast has numerous medal winning wineries that are well worth the visit and will compliment the seafood cuisine in any of the region's fishing villages. There are few better places to tangle with exciting game fishing offshore and estuary fishing in the waterways.

The South Coast also boasts a range of activities to satisfy any traveller. Activities such as golf, swimming and surfing, cruising, dolphin and whale watching, bushwalking and picnicking are to be enjoyed throughout the region. The area is highly suited to self-drive visitors with some organised tours available from Sydney, Canberra or Melbourne. Air services are also available to Wollongong, Merimbula and Moruya airports

The South Coast is a water wonderland. It’s the place to splash out and enjoy watersports of every kind – wave skiing, sea kayaking, surfing, snorkelling and diving, fishing are all yours to enjoy.

Grand Pacific Drive

Just 1 hour south of Sydney, the Grand Pacific Drive 140-km drive takes you south from Sydney along a sensational coastline, through rainforests, seaside villages and encompasses some of NSW's most spectacular scenery and coastline.

The Grand Pacific Drive has gained a reputation as one of the State's most spectacular touring routes. A road that combines innovation, driving pleasure and scenic beauty.

The visual spectacle hits top gear on the dramatic 665-m Sea Cliff Bridge, a cantilevered marvel perched 41 meters above sea level. The bridge and the Grand Pacific Drive give you your green light to even larger sea-sculpted dreams the greater South Coast.