Royal National Park and the Sea Cliff Bridge south of Sydney. That is what Grand Pacific Drive promises, and it delivers. At about 85 miles (137 km), it is a drive best taken slowly, over 1–2 days, with time to pull over whenever the view demands it on the way from Sydney to Kiama.
Open this route in XCRSNSetting out from Sydney
Start early, with a full tank and a loose plan. Sydney is where the road begins, and the first miles set the rhythm for everything that follows.
The first big moment is Bald Hill lookout. Give it the time it deserves; it is why many people make this trip at all.
Along the way
The road strings together Stanwell Park, Sea Cliff Bridge and Wollongong. Each one makes a natural break, and Sea Cliff Bridge sits close to the middle if you want to split the drive with a night's sleep.
Do not miss Sea Cliff Bridge.
Arriving in Kiama
Save energy for the final stretch: Kiama Blowhole is still ahead.
By the end you will have seen Bald Hill lookout, Sea Cliff Bridge and Kiama Blowhole, and you will understand why Grand Pacific Drive belongs on any list of great drives.
When to go and how to pace it
The best time to drive it is Year-round. Plan on 1–2 days so the drive never feels rushed.
Check route weather and fuel stops on the Plan tab before you go.
XCRSN prices fuel for every leg in the local currency, finds stops along the way and books overnights near each town.
