Make your way to Otford, just over an hour by train from the centre of Sydney. On arrival you will be met by our representative who will hand over your bike and take your luggage. The bike handover will be set up based on your arrival time. We recommend arriving between 9:00 and 10:00am. The cycle begins with a short ascent before you take in the coast on a superb stretch of road including the Sea Cliff Bridge suspended over the Pacific Ocean. From Thirroul, a popular seaside suburb and surf beach made popular by English author D. H. Lawrence route you follow a cycleway hugging the coast all the way to the heart of Wollongong. There are plenty of cafes overlooking the coast to stop for a cold drink, an ice-cream or a coffee. Overnight: Wollongong

Meals:  Nil

The cycle today continues along the spectacular coast, passing beautiful beaches and the outskirts of Wollongong. Enroute you can visit the Nan Tien Temple, one of the largest Buddhist Temples in the Southern Hemisphere. You can stop here for a tea break and explore the temple, paying respect to the Buddha's and lighting the incense available. Back on the bikes the route takes you past Lake Illawarra from where you head into the hilly environs of Kiama, via Bombo. Kiama is in a stunning setting and famous for it's coastal cliffs and blowholes that we can visit tomorrow. We spend the night in Kiama, where there is a choice of pubs and restaurants to choose from for dinner. Overnight: Kiama

Meals:  Nil

Kiama is a wonderful area to explore with rugged coastal cliffs making for a lovely walk, spectacular surf beaches, ancient rainforest and the famous blowholes. After a leisurely breakfast, you can head down to the coastline to visit the famous Kiama Blowhole. The name Kiama allegedly means “where the sea makes a noise”. When you see the blowholes it will become obvious why. On a good day, it can spray water 20 metres or more into the air. After some time spent exploring the area it is back to the bikes for the cycle to Gerringong. The cycle starts out on the highway for a few kilometres until you reach the turnoff to Gerringong. (If you wish to avoid the highway section you will need to catch the train from Kiama to Gerrigong or alternatively walk the coastal route with your bikes transferred to Gerringong - subject to tides and must be prebooked). From Gerringong, you'll descend into Gerroa which has marvellous coastal views and is a nice place to stop for a coffee and refuelling before crossing the Crooked River, and cycling past Seven Mile beach. This 12.5km stretch of white sandy beach is one of the longest beach stretches found on the Southern Coast and was used by Sir Charles Kingsford Smith as a runway for the first commercial flight from Australia to New Zealand. It is a great spot for a break and swim before you continue inland to Berry, your destination for the night. After lunch sampling the fine local produce we can recommend heading to the Drawing Room Rocks walk in the afternoon. Overnight: Berry

Meals:  Nil

A spectacular cycling day today which can be done at a leisurely pace. After breakfast, we recommend you take some time to explore Berry before you start the relatively flat cycle to Nowra. There’s not much climbing today, so it’s a nice easy ride on a quiet road. There are a number of sites you can stop and take in including Coolangatta Estate winery and Two Figs Winery (check opening times - usually from late morning), then follow the Shoalhaven River and cross over it into Nowra where you can stop for lunch or a coffee. Nowra is the largest coastal town in the Shoalhaven region, surrounded by rich farmland and vineyards, perfect for exploring at handlebar level. Only a short distance from the delightful centre lies the stunning beaches of the NSW South Coast. An optional loop is recommended to Greenwell Point, past dairy farms and the Shoalhaven River following a flat road. The small fishing town is famous for its fresh seafood and thriving trawler fleet. Relax in town, sample oysters and take a walk along the Crookhaven River, before returning to your accommodation in Nowra. Overnight: Nowra

Meals:  Nil

The cycle today heads away from the coast, through south Nowra toward the aerodrome. You may wish to make an optional stop at the Fleet Air Museum. It is well worth a visit, and has around 30 aircraft on display, a basic helicopter simulator which you can have a go on, and more. From here it’s a ride along a beautiful back road featuring classic Australian bush scenery with eucalyptus trees and farmlands either side. You then cross the highway and head back towards the coast and the run into the bustling coastal town of Huskisson and nearby Jervis Bay. The beaches here are a must-visit, the beach sand is some of the whitest sand found anywhere in the world! Overnight: Huskisson

Meals:  Nil

Its recommended to begin early on this cycle route as the road can get quite busy, particularly in the holiday season. The loop cycle takes you first along the foreshore from Huskisson through to Vincentia on a dedicated cycle route with almost constant views of the bay. Continuing through Jervis Bay National Park, there is an option to take an offroad short cut or continue on the paved road which takes you all the way to Murrays beach at the southern end of Jervis Bay. Enroute you can stop at Hyams Beach, said to have the whitest sand in the world and sights which can be reached via walking tracks such as 'Hole in the Wall', Governor Head Lookout and the ruins of the Cape St George Lighthouse. During whale watching season, walk out to the cliffs to spot humpback whales. Murrays Beach is a beach within the Booderee National Park, ideal for swimming and relaxing. Return to Huskisson for overnight accommodation. Your hire bike will be collected this afternoon. Overnight: Huskisson

Meals:  Nil

The Jervis Bay Marine Park is teaming with a vast array of marine life including bottle nose Dolphins and in the season, hump back whales. You can use this morning to take a dolphin watching cruise around Jervis Bay (or join a whale watching tour if you're travelling between mid-May to mid-November). The trip concludes today in Huskisson. Return by local bus to the train station at Bomaderry where there are services to Sydney (change at Kiama). Alternatively, we can arrange a private transfer back to Otford.

Meals:  Nil