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The NSW South Coast is the perfect destination to explore by cycling. With breathtaking beaches, excellent food and wine, stunning natural scenery and plenty of charming towns to explore. This short trip packs in many of these highlights. Starting in Kiama with its famous Blowhole, you'll cycle to Berry. You'll have the afternoon to explore the charming historical town of Berry and can even take a walk to the Drawing Room Rocks lookout. Then you'll continue to Nowra and Huskisson with its white beaches on the shores of Jervis Bay. On a self guided cycle each day is up to you. You can stop for a swim at the beaches en route, enjoy a quick coffee break at one of the cafes you pass, visit vineyards for lunch, stop in at the Fleet Air museum outside of Nowra or take a dolphin watching cruise around Jervis Bay Marine Park. The choice is yours!
25kg of CO2-e PP per day
(99kg of CO2-e PP entire trip)
Day 1
Arrive Kiama, visit the Kiama Blowhole, then cycle to Berry (27km)
This morning you need to make your own way to the stunning local town of Kiama (you can take the train from Sydney) and collect your bike. The bike handover will be set up based on your arrival time. We recommend arriving between 9:00 and 10:00am. The name Kiama means “where the sea makes a noise”. When you see the blowhole, it will become obvious why. On a good day, it can spray up to 25 metres or more into the air. There are some wonderful coastal walks here you may wish to arrive early and undertake along with great cafes and restaurants to sample the local produce. After some time spent exploring the area it is back to the bikes for the cycle to Gerringong. The cycle starts out on the highway for a few kilometres until you reach the turnoff to Gerringong. We recommend taking the train between Kiama and Gerringong to avoid this section. *(If you wish to cycle on the highway, it is possible but you do need to be a confident road cyclist. It is also possible to walk between Kiama and Gerringong - this takes 3 hours and we will need to arrange for your bike to be transferred to Gerringong). From Gerringong, we descend into Gerroa which has marvellous coastal views and is a nice place to stop for a coffee, before crossing the Crooked River, and cycling past Seven Mile beach. This 12.5km stretch of white sandy beach is one of the longest beach stretches found on the Southern Coast and was used by Sir Charles Kingsford Smith as a runway for the first commercial flight from Australia to New Zealand. It is a great spot for a break and swim before we continue inland to Berry, your destination for the night. This afternoon can be spent exploring the beautiful historic town of Berry, filled with award winning restaurants and well preserved heritage buildings. Overnight: Berry
Meals: Nil
Day 2
Cycle to Nowra with a winery lunch en route (28km)
After breakfast, we start our relatively flat cycle to Nowra. There’s not much climbing today, so it’s a nice easy ride on a quiet road. There are a number of sites you can stop and take in including Coolangatta Estate winery, a recommended stop for lunch. After lunch you'll follow the Shoalhaven River and cross over it into Nowra. Nowra is the largest coastal town in the Shoalhaven region, surrounded by rich farmland and vineyards, perfect for exploring at handlebar level. Only a short distance from the delightful centre lies the stunning beaches of the NSW South Coast. Overnight: Nowra
Day 3
Continue to Huskisson (42km)
The cycle today heads toward the aerodrome, you may wish to make an optional stop at the Fleet Air Museum. It is well worth a visit, and has around 30 aircraft on display, a basic helicopter simulator which you can have a go on, and more. From here it’s a ride along a beautiful back road featuring classic Australian bush scenery with eucalyptus trees and farmlands either side. You then cross the highway and head back towards the coast and the run into the bustling coastal town of Huskisson and nearby Jervis Bay. The beaches here are a must-visit, the beach sand is some of the whitest sand found anywhere in the world! Here we stay at the legendary Huskisson Hotel. The beaches are a must-visit, the sand is as white as you will ever see. Your hire bike will be collected this afternoon. Overnight: Huskisson
Day 4
Optional whale/dolphin cruise in the morning, trip concludes
You can use this morning to take a dolphin watching cruise around Jervis Bay (or join a whale watching tour if you're travelling between mid-May to mid-November). The trip concludes today in Huskisson.
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What's not included
The bicycles we provide are high quality hybrid touring bikes, with 7 or 8 speed gears. You will also be provided with a helmet, bike lock, handlebar bag and pannier.
The majority of the route is on reasonable bitumen road. Most of the roads are quiet roads, however there are some short and unavoidable sections where you will cycling on the highway and some busier sections of road cycling. The trip does start with a few kilometres on the highway heading out of Kiama. This can be avoided if you prefer - we can meet you in Gerrigong for the bike drop off, or you can take the bikes on the train between Kiama and Gerrigong and continue from there.
You'll spend 3 nights in clean, comfortable 3 star hotels. The rooms are spacious double/twin rooms with ensuite bathrooms. The hotels chosen are all well located; close to town and to the bike trail. Pictured here is the Berry Inn, one of the properties we use.
This self guided trip involves 3 days of cycling over undulating terrain. Daily cycle distances are between 27 to 42km, which should take between 3-5 hours although this might be longer depending on your overall pace on riding a bike with a pannier. Being a self guided trip you determine the pace and schedule. The cycling will largely be on quiet roads. There are some short, unavoidable sections where you will cycle along the highway and some busier sections of road cycling. You will need a reasonable level of fitness and good health. You will need to be a confident and capable cyclist, and be comfortable cycling on roads. Be prepared for potential variable weather conditions which can also add to the timing and comfort of a trip, for example riding into a head wind will take more time than when the wind is behind you.
Per Person, Twin Share
The easiest way to get to Kiama is by car. If you are coming from Sydney the drive is around 1.5 hours.
You can also take the train from Sydney to Kiama. This is a 90 minute journey
The bike handover will take place at Kiama train station. We will arrange the bike handover based on your planned arrival time, however we recommend arriving between 9:00 and 10:00am.
Your luggage will also be collected at this bike handover and then transferred to your first hotel.
You can catch a local bus to Bomaderry, then a connecting train to Kiama (or Sydney).
Alternatively, we can arrange a transfer between Huskisson and Kiama. Please speak with our staff for more details.
Yes, you need to be a capable cyclist. You will cover up to 58km in a day and you will need to be confident cycling on roads. There are some unavoidable sections where you will need to cycle along the highway so you will need to be confident cycling on the road.
Yes, if you prefer to bring your own bike you can. Please speak with our staff about this at the time of booking and a small discount will be applied.
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As the pioneers of self guided active travel in Australia you can expect a seamless experience. Our quality tour notes and logistical expertise sets us apart and ensures a quality experience for you.
Our team is passionate about cycling and their extensive knowledge and experience means you get the very best advice - every time. We will help you tailor the right cycling itinerary for you.
Expect first-class and flexible support both on and off the trail. We've sourced the highest quality bikes and most authentic accommodations so you can enjoy a stress free cycling trip.
By joining this trip you are directly supporting positive impact projects in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
We’ve offset the carbon emitted by this trip by purchasing credits that support important projects that address the UN’s seventeen SDGs, like reducing poverty, affordable and clean energy, reducing hunger, clean water and climate action.
Proceeds from this adventure purchase carbon credits through the world’s largest and most awarded carbon project developer, South Pole, which are invested into projects accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources in developing countries.
Supported projects are based on internationally recognised standards and are third-party audited. They entail a series of positive impacts on the ground, which benefit local communities and ecosystems, that are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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