Tianjara Fire Trail
- 17km
4WD and trail bike touring
General information
This fire trail starts from the Nowra to Braidwood Road west of Tianjara Falls. It's a dry weather only trail and you'll need a permit from the Ulladulla NPWS Office (02 44549500). The trail finishes at Porters Creek Dam, then follow the road to the Princes Highway north of Milton, near the Lake Conjola turnoff. It passes through interesting bush with some hills.
Coast to the Highlands via Kangaroo Valley
- 100km
Car touring
General information
From Nowra take the Road to Fitzroy Falls, driving through the beautiful Kangaroo Valley. After a walk to the falls and a look at the visitor centre, take the road to Moss Vale then on to Bundanoon. At Bundanoon the park has a selection of 1-4 hour walks, with overnight camping in a designated camping area. From Bundanoon take the Marulan Road to Goulburn via the villages of Penrose and Wingello, taking time to visit Badgerys or Long Point lookouts at Tallong, with their spectacular views of the Shoalhaven River and Shoalhaven Gorge.
Illawarra tourism route
- 120km each way (one-way route)
Car touring
Mountain biking
Road cycling
General information
Take in the beauty of the Southern Highlands, Illawarra and Morton National Park from the comfort of your car on the Illawarra tourism route.
After fuelling up with petrol and a cuppa in Bowral take Nowra Road to Fitzroy Falls, travelling through the rolling hills and pretty pastures of farming country. Stop to walk to the falls and collect maps from the Fitzroy Falls Visitor Centre, then continue on to Belmore Falls, absorbing striking views over the sandstone escarpment and deep valleys as you drive.
From Belmore Falls in Morton National Park, drive through lush rainforest to Robertson; be sure to stop and enjoy a range of cafés, restaurants and bakeries in Robertson.
Stopping for a family photo in front of the Big Potato is a must, and then continue down Jamberoo Mountain Road via Carrington Falls in Budderoo National Park. Enjoy a picnic and the fantastic lookouts at Barren Grounds Nature Reserve before making your way to lovely Kiama. Check out the blowhole, go fishing or relax in one of the seaside cafes.
Then, whenever you’re ready, return to Sydney via Wollongong or head up Macquarie Pass to Bowral and on to Canberra or Sydney.
Driving trips: events and activities
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