After morning pickup from your central Sydney hotel, travel south by comfortable coach to Bald Hill Lookout, about an hour's drive. Stretch your legs and admire panoramic views from the 980 foot high (300m) overlook of the Illawarra region, Tasman Sea and Sea Cliff Bridge. The hill is a popular spot for hang gliding and parasailing and has roots in aviation history. In the late 1800s, a local man experimented here with aeronautics, contributing to the eventual development of airplanes.

Return to your coach and drive across the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge, which runs parallel to the steep sandstone cliffs of the Illawarra Escarpment. Built in 2005 to bypass a section of road known for rockfalls, Sea Cliff Drive has won accolades and been the backdrop for car commercials.

Continue south, past great surf beaches and pretty towns dotting the New South Wales coast. Arrive at Jervis Bay, its turquoise waters surrounded by seaside villages, white sandy beaches and national parks. Have a tasty lunch of fish and chips in the charming town of Huskisson, then board your boat for a 1.5-hour dolphin-watching cruise. The 55 foot (17m) triple-deck catamaran features three viewing decks, perfect for spotting playful dolphins and other creatures, including humpback and southern right whales that migrate through these waters from September to December. Feel free to enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits during your cruise.

After your cruise, reboard your coach and travel north to the coastal town of Kiama, known for great surfing. Enjoy a stop where you can purchase afternoon tea, then check out the famous Kiama blowhole, the largest in the world. The aboriginal people named this place kiama, meaning 'where the sea makes noise.' The name was inspired by sprays of water that shoot from the blowhole, reaching heights of up to 82 feet (25m). Also take a look at the Kiama Light nearby, an operating lighthouse since 1887, and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Once you have taken in Kiama, reboard your coach to Sydney where you are returned to your hotel in the evening to end your tour.