Canberra & Pebbly Beach | 3-Day 2-Night Itinerary 🦘
Road trip from Sydney to Canberra 🍂✨ Here’s a super detailed guide for you! Day 1: Coastal Wonders & Kangaroos 🌉 Sea Cliff Bridge A must-see coastal drive! For the best views, for hiking routes to the cliff top. Parking: 🅿️ Rube Hargrave Park 🌊 Kiama Blowhole Kiama is always worth a visit! Nearby, try finding the heart-shaped island at Minnamurra Lookout. Note: It’s only visible during low tide 💙 (luck-dependent!). 🦘 Pebbly Beach – Kangaroo Beach! Drive south to this iconic spot 🏖️. Highly recommended! Kangaroos are most active around 3-4 PM. You’ll even see joeys—friendly and approachable! Perfect for photos and gentle encounters 🦘📸. Day 2: Oysters & Art 🦪 Oyster Shed on Wray A lakeside oyster farm 🦪. Follow signs along the scenic lake road. Enjoy fresh oysters and prawns with a view—pure bliss! 🚗 Drive to Canberra (150 km) Note: Part of the route is an unpaved mountain road 🏔️. Drive carefully—requires good driving skills! 🎨 National Gallery of Australia Explore unique art exhibits. Don’t miss the Within Without pink installation with its stunning water reflection 🌸. 🌅 Dairy Farmers Hill Watch sunset at the National Arboretum summit 📸. Super photogenic! ❄️ Winter tip: It gets chilly—bring warm clothes! Day 3: Capital Sights & Home Return 🏛️ Parliament House Open 9 AM–5 PM. 🅿️ Parking available nearby. 🍔 Try Burger Craft for delicious sweet potato fries! ⛲ Captain Cook Memorial Jet Check opening times (usually around 1 PM). The fountain is impressive when running! Embassy Tour Near Parliament House. See various embassies—China’s vast embassy with traditional gardens is especially impressive! Feel the pride! 🛍️ Explore Canberra CBD before driving back to Sydney 🚗. 💡 Pro Tips: Timing is key for kangaroo sightings at Pebbly Beach (late afternoon). Drive cautiously on unpaved roads to Canberra. Sunset spots get cold—layer up! Check fountain schedules for Captain Cook Jet. #CanberraWeekend #SydneyDayTrips #Canberra #Kangaroos #AustralianKangaroos #SydneyTravel #CanberraTravel #PowerRunTravel #Wollongong 🦘