Great South Coast Walks
About the Project
The ‘Great South Coast Walks’ (GSCW) is a concept that connects over 660km of existing and proposed coastal walking tracks on the NSW South Coast, stretching from Bundeena on the southern fringe of Sydney to Mallacoota in Victoria. This project seeks to create a brand identity and establish market position for the GSCW. This umbrella brand will bring together and leverage a series of established walks allowing greater cohesion and marketability of the existing assets.
The Ultimate Walking Adventure
The GSCW features over 400 beaches, 91 coastal lakes, 12 national parks, 400 significant wetlands, major bays such as Jervis Batemans and Two-Fold, and many harbours and marine hubs. This epic 660km journey links all the signature walking tracks along the southern coastline of New South Wales, from Bundeena on the southern fringe of Sydney, to Mallacoota in Victoria.
Learn more about what the GSCW can do to support the visitor economy in NSW ⇒
Read more in the project briefing here
What This Project Can Achieve
Successful positioning of the South Coast as a preferred walking destination for key markets in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra could see a conservative increase in walking related visitation of 3% per annum, deliver an increase in visitor spend across the South Coast of $39 million, and generate up to 500 new jobs.
Hero Walks Along the GSCW
Royal Coast Track
26km track along the coast of Royal National Park
Highlights: Amazing views of the landscape and coastline of Australia’s oldest national park
Duration: 2/3 days
Extension options: Grand Pacific Walk to Wollongong
Supporting walking experience: Illawarra Escarpment Track
Grand Pacific Walk
60km walk from Royal National Park to Lake Illawarra
Highlights: Outstanding coastal and escarpment views supported by quality accommodation and restaurants
Duration: 3/4 days
Extension options: Kiama Coastal Walk
Supporting walking experience: Round the Lake Illawarra (proposed) and Killalea Regional Park
Kiama Coastal Walk
22km walk from Minnamurra River to Gerringong
Highlights: Cathedral Rock, Bombo, Kiama Blowhole, rock pools, beautiful beaches, and cafes and restaurants in Kiama Village
Duration: 2/3 days
Extension options: Option to extend the walk to Shoalhaven Heads via Seven Mile Beach. Enjoy the spectacular marine life in Jervis Bay.
Supporting walking experience: Seven Mile Beach (sand), Round the Bay and Hyams Beach Walk, Jervis Bay
Murramarang South Coast Walk
46km adventure traversing the spectacular coastline of Murramarang National Park from Bawley Point to Maloneys Beach
Highlights: Wildlife, rock pools and secluded beaches with a backdrop of forested hills and spotted gum canopies dotted by prehistoric Burrawang palms
Duration: 3/4 days
Extension options: Option to extend the walk to Coastal Headlands Walking Trail – Batemans Bay to Mackenzies Beach (proposed) and Bingi Dreaming Track to Tuross Heads
Supporting walking experience: Narrawallee Inlet Walking Track (Ulladulla), Bingi Dreaming Track (Tuross Head) and Headlands Walking Trail.
Light to Light Walk
30km coastal walk in Ben Boyd National Park with eco-accommodation in one of the most remote and dramatic settings in Australia
Highlights: Heritage lighthouse and accommodation, whale watching, rock pools, hidden beaches, pristine estuaries and coastal wilderness
Duration: 3/4 days
Extension options: Option to extend the walk to Mallacoota in Victoria via Nadgee Wilderness Walk
Supporting walking experience: Bundian Way Story Trail, Bundian Way Node 1, Kangarutha Walking Track, Bournda National Park and Wharf to Wharf Walk
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