<strong>One of Australia's top coastal drives: </strong> Driving is arguably the most captivating way to travel between Melbourne and Sydney. This dramatic rock formation, near Boyd's Tower at Red Point on the Eden coastline, is just one of the scenic stops along the 878-kilometer route.
One of Australia's top coastal drives: Driving is arguably the most captivating way to travel between Melbourne and Sydney. This dramatic rock formation, near Boyd's Tower at Red Point on the Eden coastline, is just one of the scenic stops along the 878-kilometer route.
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<strong>Mornington Peninsula: </strong>Just 80 kilometers (50 miles) south of Melbourne, Mornington recently became the most visited day-trip destination in the state of Victoria. The London Bridge, pictured, is the northernmost beach in Mornington Peninsula National Park. It's famed for its stunning sandstone landforms.
Mornington Peninsula: Just 80 kilometers (50 miles) south of Melbourne, Mornington recently became the most visited day-trip destination in the state of Victoria. The London Bridge, pictured, is the northernmost beach in Mornington Peninsula National Park. It's famed for its stunning sandstone landforms.
Mornington Peninsula
<strong>Sardine: </strong>With delectable food matched by knowledgeable service, restaurant Sardine is a hit among Gippsland locals and visitors alike. This roast Dory fish fillet with porcini and pearl barley risotto and mussels is one of the menu highlights.
Sardine: With delectable food matched by knowledgeable service, restaurant Sardine is a hit among Gippsland locals and visitors alike. This roast Dory fish fillet with porcini and pearl barley risotto and mussels is one of the menu highlights.
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<strong>Batemans Bay, NSW: </strong>A<strong> </strong>fishing boat docked at the wharf at sunrise, Batemans Bay, Eurobodalla. Kayak tours are a great way to take in the area.
Batemans Bay, NSW: A fishing boat docked at the wharf at sunrise, Batemans Bay, Eurobodalla. Kayak tours are a great way to take in the area.
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<strong>Eden Killer Whale Museum: </strong>Eden's Killer Whale Museum details the symbiotic relationship that evolved between the town's whalers and a pod of killer whales. Displays include this killer whale skeleton, nicknamed "Old Tom."
Eden Killer Whale Museum: Eden's Killer Whale Museum details the symbiotic relationship that evolved between the town's whalers and a pod of killer whales. Displays include this killer whale skeleton, nicknamed "Old Tom."
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<strong>Merimbula: </strong>A short drive north of Eden is Merimbula. The seaside town is a hotspot for flavorsome seafood and features a pristine beach.
Merimbula: A short drive north of Eden is Merimbula. The seaside town is a hotspot for flavorsome seafood and features a pristine beach.
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<strong>Wheelers Seafood Restaurant: </strong>Menu highlights at Wheelers Seafood Restaurant include a flavorsome clam and scallop bouillabaisse and prawn linguine.
Wheelers Seafood Restaurant: Menu highlights at Wheelers Seafood Restaurant include a flavorsome clam and scallop bouillabaisse and prawn linguine.
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<strong>Mimosa Rocks National Park: </strong>Named after a collection of granite boulders encrusted by lichen, Mimosa Rocks National Park enshrines one of the most beautiful parts of the NSW South Coast.
Mimosa Rocks National Park: Named after a collection of granite boulders encrusted by lichen, Mimosa Rocks National Park enshrines one of the most beautiful parts of the NSW South Coast.
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<strong>Bannisters Pavilion: </strong>Australian and Mediterranean-influenced meals are on the menu at Bannisters Pavilion, located on Mollymook Beach on the New South Wales south coast.
Bannisters Pavilion: Australian and Mediterranean-influenced meals are on the menu at Bannisters Pavilion, located on Mollymook Beach on the New South Wales south coast.
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