4D Costal cycling tour South coast of NSW (self-guided)

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480 Lor 6 Toa Payoh, #20-01 HDB Hub East Wing, Singapore 310480
+65 6252 xxxx

SGD 1,050

4days

Free and Easy

Availability: 20 Feb 2023 to 30 Jun 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights:

  • South coast is famous for beautiful beaches, whale watching and quaint country towns 
  • Beachside suburb of Thirroul
  • South Coast headland
  • Lighthouse in Kiama

Inclusions:

  • 3 nights’ stay with ensuite
  • 3 x breakfasts with hot drinks (tea/coffee)
  • Printed detailed itinerary, marked maps and ride notes
  • Bike locks, handlebar panniers, extra rear pannier if required
  • All luggage transfers
  • On call support 
  • Environment-friendly water bottles for cycling
  • Lightweight fair trade cycling t-shirts
  • Personal face mask and hand sanitiser bottle

ITINERARY

Day 1:

Thirroul to Wollongong 16kms Your first day’s cycle is very gentle – perfect forgetting into the swing of things. After a little bit of zigzagging on quiet roads to get down to the beach, you join the Illawarra Coastal Cycle Path, which takes you right into Wollongong via the beaches, lagoons and waterways of this lovely stretch of coastline. Generally, today’s cycle will only take about 2 hours of actual cycling time, leaving plenty of time for stops, swims, ice-cream breaks and other diversions. In warm weather, make sure that you bring your swimmers, as there are numerous places to stop for a quick dip along the way. Your accommodation is at Novotel North Beach Hotel in Wollongong, right across from the beach. Stunning ocean views, spacious light filled rooms and exceptional service make this a wonderful stop. On the water’s edge, just footsteps from the golden sands of North Wollongong Beach, enjoy a welcome drink on arrival, and breakfast included in your package. The hotel is close by cafes, local attractions and the CBD

Day 2:

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Wollongong to Windang 25kms After breakfast, start with a short cycle around the lovely Boat Harbour at Wollongong. Your route heads inland toward the Nan Tien Temple, a worthy distraction. Nan Tien Temple is the largest Buddhist Temple in the Southern Hemisphere. This unique experience has grandeur architecture, art and culture, unique exhibitions and vegetarian culinary delights. Here you can wander through the temples and gardens, or dine at the lovely tea house. Please note that you are not permitted to cycle in temple grounds, and that respectful attire should be worn for going inside the temples. Sadly leaving the Temple, you head down to Lake Illawarra, and cycle around the shoreline. This is an ideal spot for lunch, with the Tea House at Nan Tien Temple providing delicious noodle and vegetarian dishes suitable for take away. From here it’s a lovely ride to the Windang Beach Tourist Park, your accommodation for the night, located right at the lake’s entrance. Windang Beach Tourist Park is nestled be-tween picturesque Lake Illawarra and the sparkling blue waters of Windang Beach, this park is a haven for water enthusiasts, offering the very best in fishing, boating, windsurfing and surfing, or simply en-joy the golden sunrises or moonlight caressed waters. The Park offers a variety of selfcontained 1, 2 or 3 bedroom cabins – many are equipped with washing machine and dryer, air conditioning, spa, private BBQ, and undercover verandahs with lake views.

Day 3:

Windang to Kiama 25kms Enjoy your included breakfast. Today’s ride starts out along the bike path by the beach, and in to the pretty Shellharbour Village. With plenty of cafes and restaurants, this is a great place for an early lunch or morning tea. After navigating the quiet suburbs around Shellharbour, your route takes you through mangrove swamps to the mouth of the Minnamurra River. From the Minnamurra River to Kiama is quite a hilly ride, and so we recommend allowing plenty of time for this last 8kms! (This is where an e-bike is really handy!) This section is also very dramatic and beautiful with some great views – so it’s well worth the effort and we guarantee that you won’t want to hurry through it. This section also has some great swimming beaches and picnic locations, as well as a couple of cafes and some take away shops. These are marked on the maps provided. Kiama is a very popular holiday destination with a beautiful headland and a popular blowhole. Your accommodation in Kiama is at lovely Kiama Shores (or similar). Breakfast is included.

Day 4:

Departure We will make arrangements to meet to collect hire bikes if needed, and can transfer you to Kiama train station. It is about 1hr back to Thirroul or 2 hrs back to Sydney.

Cycling map:

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REMARKS

  • This is a self-guided tour so can be enjoyed on any day or date, subject only to accommodation availability.
  • Prices below are a guide only and subject to change (note there is a $100 surcharge for any tours booked that include or shoulder with an Australia or NSW public holiday).
  • Luggage Transfers & Support: Whilst you enjoy the freedom of cycling self guided, support is never far away. A local team is available as and when required and will transfer your luggage daily to your accommodation. If you have issues with your hire bikes, or inclement weather arrives our support will be there for you, so you can rest easy knowing help is at hand, and enjoy your surroundings and experience.
  • Other terms and conditions apply.
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