Forest Caves Beach, Phillip Island, Victoria © Visit Victoria

Phillip Island, Victoria © Visit Victoria

9-day Sydney to Melbourne coastal drive

9 day Sydney to Melbourne coastal drive

Murrays Beach, Jervis Bay, New South Wales © Destination NSW/Filippo Rivetti

Murrays Beach, Jervis Bay, New South Wales © Destination NSW/Filippo Rivetti

Region X Kayak Tour, Batemans Bay, New South Wales © Eurobodalla Coast Tourism

Region X Kayak Tour, Batemans Bay, New South Wales © Eurobodalla Coast Tourism

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Top tip

If you have time, book the multi-day Ngaran Ngaran Cultural Awareness Experience in Narooma for profound insight into the local Yuin culture. 

Central Tilba, New South Wales © Eurobodalla Coast Tourism

Central Tilba, New South Wales © Eurobodalla Coast Tourism

Whale watching humpback whales, Eden, NSW © Warwick Kent courtesy of Sapphire Coast Tourism

Humpback whale, Eden, New South Wales © Warwick Kent courtesy of Sapphire Coast Tourism

Lakes Entrance, Gippsland, Victoria © Destination Gippsland

Lakes Entrance, Gippsland, Victoria © Destination Gippsland

Walhalla, Victoria © Destination Gippsland

Walhalla, Victoria © Destination Gippsland

Wilsons Promontory, Gippsland, Victoria © Pennicott Wilderness Journeys

Wilsons Promontory, Gippsland, Victoria © Pennicott Wilderness Journeys

Did you know?

Gippsland's Squeaky Beach is named for its quartz sand. The sand particles are so fine, they make a squeaking sound when you walk.

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Penguin Parade, Phillip Island, VIC © Phillip Island Nature Parks

Penguin Parade, Phillip Island, Victoria © Phillip Island Nature Parks

Boy feeding kangaroo at Moonlit Sanctuary in Victoria © Visit Victoria

Moonlit Sanctuary, Pearcedale, Victoria © Visit Victoria