Sapphire Coast, New South Wales

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Guide to the Sapphire Coast

Escape to the Sapphire Coast and you’ll find glittering beaches hemmed in by emerald-green hills, sparkling lakes, caves and national parks.

White-sand beaches and aquamarine waters hug the Sapphire Coast, creating countless opportunities to take panoramic photos of the New South Wales coastline from Bermagui in the north to Eden in the South. The region has remote bays and tidal pools, is a playground for surfers, sailors, fisherfolk, kite boarders, kayakers and hikers and has stretches of sand protected from major swells and perfect for swimming. It’s also home to exceptional eateries, has world-class seafood, top spots for whale watching and swimming with seals and villages with stunning sea views. In short, it’s a close-to-nature experience with all the creature comforts.

Trips and itineraries

Two people sat a Gillards Campground © Destination NSW

5 days around Canberra and the Sapphire Coast

Greenfield Beach, South Coast, NSW © Destination NSW

Sydney to the Sapphire Coast: a 6-day road trip   

Forest Caves Beach, Phillip Island, Victoria © Visit Victoria

9-day Sydney to Melbourne coastal drive

Destinations around the Sapphire Coast

Canberra, ACT © Tourism Australia

Canberra

Croajingolong National Park

Hyams Beach, Jervis Bay, NSW © Jordan Robins

Jervis Bay

Travellers' stories

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Southern right whales swimming by the Head of Bight in South Australia © South Australian Tourism Commission

Whale watching in Australia

Urchin, TAS © Tourism Australia

Australia’s best seafood experiences

Hook Island, Whitsundays, QLD © Tourism & Events Queensland

Relax with Australia’s natural shades of blue

Indigenous symbol - Natural Beauty

We acknowledge the Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Owners of the land, sea and waters of the Australian continent, and recognise their custodianship of culture and Country for over 60,000 years.

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