The drive from Wangi Wangi to Merimbula covers approximately 480 kilometers, following the M1 Pacific Motorway and the A1 Princes Highway. You will pass through Sydney using the M7 and M5 motorways. The journey typically takes 6 hours, depending on traffic and your pace. This route takes you from the northern lakes through the heart of the South Coast, ending in the beautiful Sapphire Coast region. It is a long but rewarding drive with many coastal towns to explore along the way.
Total Distance: 480 km driving distance; 410 km straight-line air distance.
Break the journey into two days if you want to explore towns like Ulladulla or Batemans Bay.
Summer months of December to February are ideal for enjoying the pristine beaches of the Sapphire Coast.