Itinerary
- Day 2
Wollongong to Shellharbour
After breakfast, you'll cycle around Wollongong's Boat Harbour before heading to Nan Tien Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere. The temple grounds and gardens are open for you to explore at your own pace, and there are exhibitions to check out if you're interested. From there, the route takes you around Lake Illawarra and through Windang Beach on your way to Shellharbour, a scenic seaside town where you'll stay the night.
- Start point
- Thirroul, New South Wales, Australia (Train station, 13:00)
Included Activities
- Cycle around Boat Harbour at Wollongong
- Visit Nan Tien Temple - Southern Hemisphere's largest Buddhist temple
- Explore temple grounds, gardens, exhibitions and art
- Cycle around Lake Illawarra shoreline
- Cycle through Windang Beach to Shellharbour
Optional Activities
- Dine at Nan Tien Temple Tea House
- Lunch at Nan Tien Temple Tea House - noodle and vegetarian dishes (takeaway available)
Landmarks/POIs Boat Harbour Nan Tien Temple Lake Illawarra Windang Beach Shellharbour - Day 3
Shellharbour to Kiama
You'll have breakfast included, then cycle along the beach bike path and through quiet suburbs around Shellharbour. The route takes you through mangrove swamps to where the Minnamurra River meets the coast. The final 8km to Kiama gets hilly but rewards you with dramatic coastal views. Once you reach Kiama, you can spend the rest of the day exploring the headland, checking out the blowhole, or grabbing fish and chips at the harbour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle along beach bike path from Shellharbour
- Cycle through mangrove swamps to Minnamurra River mouth
- Cycle to Kiama (final 8km is hilly)
- Visit Kiama headland
- Visit Kiama blowhole
- Swim at Kiama sea pool
Optional Activities
- Fish and chips at seaside harbour point outlet
- Swimming at beaches along the cycling route
- Picnicking at designated locations
- Visit cafes or takeaway shops marked on provided maps
Landmarks/POIs Minnamurra River Kiama Blowhole Kiama Sea Pool Kiama Headland - Day 4
Kiama
Arrangements will be made to collect hire bikes if you need them returned. From here, you can transfer to Kiama train station for your departure, which takes about 1 hour to Thirroul or 2 hours to Sydney.
Optional Activities
- Bike hire collection and arrangement
- Transfer to Kiama train station
Landmarks/POIs Kiama Train Station
