Illawarra Ride (Long) from Canberra
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645km
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Scenic
Twisty
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Poor surface
Good surface
  • Australia
  • ACT
  • Canberra

Bungendore Caltex

42 Malbon Street

Loaded Dog Pub

Left turn towards Goulburn.

Wakefield Park Race Circuit

Passing Wakefield Park on right

Goulburn Approach

Most locals would head through town to join the Hume. I've already seen Goulburn, so I'll take the road less travelled and head under the small rail bridge. Turn-off is within sight of the freeway, just after a pair of houses.

Marulan

Fuel available here if required.

Sutton Forrest Service Centre

Refuel here and then cross over bridge adjacent McDonnalds. Take Sallys Corner Road to Exeter.

Arrive 10:00 Depart 10:15

Fitzroy Falls

Scenic waterfall - worth stopping.

One Lane Bridge

Give Way.

Tourist Road

Take the Berry Tourist Drive turn-off at the hairpin bend.

Narrow section

Tight section of road. Keep well left as oncoming cars are frequently in the middle of the road.

Berry Mountain

Treacherous corner!

Berry Fuel Stop

$5 for coffee and donuts next door to servo.

2nd Kiama Exit

Follow signs to Jamberoo

Jamberoo

Fuel available here on left.

Tourist Drive turn-off

Jamberoo Mountain Road. No trucks or caravans permitted on the mountain pass.

Start of climb

This is a wicked tight mountain climb. Lookout for Sunday drivers (all week).

Robertson Pie Shop

The Famous Robertson Pie Shop is at the intersection with the Illawarra Highway. Stop here for lunch.

Macquarie Pass

Start of descent. Generally good surface but with a fair bit of traffic.

Albion Park

Follow signs to Wollongong

Round About

There are two lanes turning left at this intersection, right lane is often free of queueing.

Princess Highway Exit

Wollongong exit marked as "Princess Hwy Exit"

Wollongon Fuel Stop

BP and Shell located here

Arrive 13:30 Depart 13:45

Mt Kiera Lookout

Popular Wedding spot. Coffee won't be available if a function is booked.

Arrive 14:00 Depart 14:30

Clive Bissel Drive

Watch out for Sydney sign. A right turn half way around a left hand bend.

Turn-Off Closed

The turn-off to Bulli is now closed to north bound traffic. Proceed a few kms towards Helensburgh and make a U-Turn at the turning bay.

U-Turn Bay

Turn around at Sublime Point Lookout and head south again.

Start of Grand Pacific Drive

Sea Cliff Bridge

As featured on car ads worldwide. All motoring enthusiasts in SE Australia should cross this beauty.

Paragliders

In favourable conditions paragliders flock here.

Enter Royal National Park

Watch for leaf litter on roads. Otherwise, surface is generally good with enjoyable sweeping bends.

Audley

Some facilities and food available here.

Rejoin Princess Hwy

Turn left, south-bound.

BP Fuel Stop

BP Servo on left.

Take exit to right

Appin Road exit.

Rejoin Hume

A bit boring from here to Canberra, but has to be done if you want to do this ride as a day trip.

Fuel if required

Fuel Stop

Sutton Forrest

Finish

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