Grand Pacific Drive
New South Wales, Australia
Point-to-point trail in New South Wales, Australia. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 56.1 mi (90.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,674 ft (815 m)
- Est. Time
- 19 hr 25 min
- High point
- 436 ft (133 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Picnic area 3.1 mi (5 km) from start
- Beach: Sandon Point Beach 3.1 mi (5 km) from start
- Picnic area 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from start
- Picnic area 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from start
- Attraction: Science Centre 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from start
- Beach: Brighton Beach 10 mi (16.1 km) from start
- Shelter 10 mi (16.1 km) from start
- Shelter 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from start
- Picnic area 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from start
- Toilets: Public Toilet Belmore Basin Foreshore Park, Wollongong 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from start
- Toilets: Public Toilet Wollongong City Surf Lifesaving Club 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from start
- Attraction: Ted Tobin OAM Observation Deck 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from start
- Toilets: Public Toilet Lang Park, Wollongong 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from start
- Picnic area 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from start
- Beach: City Beach 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from start
- Shelter 20 mi (32.3 km) from start
- Emergency phone 24.8 mi (39.9 km) from start
- Emergency phone 24.8 mi (39.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Grand Pacific Drive
How long is Grand Pacific Drive?
Grand Pacific Drive is 56.1 mi (90.3 km) long. Most people take about 19 hr 25 min. It climbs 2,674 ft (815 m) in total, up to a high point of 436 ft (133 m).
How hard is Grand Pacific Drive?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Grand Pacific Drive?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Grand Pacific Drive?
Drinking water on the way at 0.8 mi (1.4 km), 1 mi (1.6 km), 3.6 mi (5.8 km), 9.7 mi (15.5 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 0.9 mi (1.4 km), 10.1 mi (16.3 km), 10.3 mi (16.5 km).
Is Grand Pacific Drive shaded?
Mostly exposed (19% under trees).
What can you do on Grand Pacific Drive?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Grand Pacific Drive?
Shells Diner Cafe, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Austinmer Newsagency, 0.1 mi (0.2 km). 7 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Grand Pacific Drive?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap