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Ulladulla
Give Ulladulla two nights as a Shoalhaven beach base: surf at Mollymook, seafood at the harbour, and a car for the rest.
Ulladulla is a working fishing harbour on the NSW south coast, about three hours' drive south of Sydney on the Princes Highway. With Mollymook just north it is a summer and long-weekend beach town rather than a sightseeing stop: the draw is the water, the seafood and the quiet, plus easy runs to Jervis Bay and Batemans Bay. Two nights covers it; a car makes it far better.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- AUD
- Best months
- Oct–Apr for beach weather; Mar–May and Sep–Nov for quieter, milder trips
- avoid School summer holidays and Easter (packed and pricey); check for summer bushfire and total fire ban days
- Airports
- SYD · CBR
- Nights
- 2
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Rules in force · 7
- Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
- Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
- Australia and New Zealand ↗Both countries drive on the left, with long distances between fuel stops in the outback and on New Zealand's back roads; fatigue causes more visitor crashes than speed.
- Australia ↗Almost every visitor needs a visa or an electronic authorisation (ETA or eVisitor, depending on passport) before boarding: apply only through the official Department of Home Affairs site or the official AustralianETA app, and check the rules for your passport.
- Australia ↗Declare all food, plant material, seeds, wood and animal products on your arrival declaration; undeclared items can bring on-the-spot fines or visa cancellation. When unsure, declare it.
- Australia ↗Drive on the left. An overseas licence in English (or with an official translation or International Driving Permit) is accepted for visitors; check the state rules and your rental contract.
- Australia ↗Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches; rip currents cause most beach drownings.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ulladulla, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Australian dollar (AUD, A$).Australia-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelstra has the widest outback coverage; Optus and Vodafone (TPG) are cheaper and fine in cities and along highways.Australia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in cities and towns; in remote places use signed drinking taps.Australia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Not expected; 10% for very good service in a nice restaurant if you wish.Australia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Australia-wide
- SafetyA relaxed coastal town and generally safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets in parks, beaches, shopping centres and petrol stations (servos); the National Public Toilet Map app lists them.Australia-wide
- Emergency numbers000 police, fire, ambulance · 112 From mobiles
- Sundays & holidaysChristmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 15:00; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning close most shops; many cafés close by 3:00 PM; country towns close early on Saturday and all Sunday.Australia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSYD Sydney Kingsford Smith (About 3 h drive south via the Princes Highway; no direct rail to Ulladulla).
- Getting aroundThe centre, harbour and beaches are walkable, but there is a hill between town and some motels, and Mollymook is about a 45-minute walk north.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeA$4–6 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerDraught beer in a pubA$8–12 (≈ US$6–8)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekA$20–40 (≈ US$14–30)
- Budget bedHostel or caravan-park cabin bed, a night, per personA$45 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedMotel or holiday-unit double room, a night, per roomA$200 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedMotel or holiday-unit double room, a night, per roomA$380 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget A$90 (≈ US$60) · Mid A$170 (≈ US$120) · High A$300 (≈ US$200)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith (About 3 h drive south via the Princes Highway; no direct rail to Ulladulla) · CBR Canberra (About 3 h via Braidwood and Batemans Bay; useful if you are already in the ACT)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Feb
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Mar
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
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17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jul
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Aug
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Sep
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Best: Sep–May. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jul (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Mar (12 rain days), driest Jul (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ulladulla: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Feb
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Mar
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Jun
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Jul
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Aug
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Sep
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Dec
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre, harbour and beaches are walkable, but there is a hill between town and some motels, and Mollymook is about a 45-minute walk north. A car is the practical choice for beaches, Milton and day trips. Ulladulla Bus Lines runs infrequent local services and taxis are available.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Milton
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Drive about 10 min west on the Princes Highway
Village of cafés, shops and a small theatre; pair it with a winery stop.
Jervis Bay and Huskisson
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Drive north via the Princes Highway, about 45 min
White-sand beaches, cruises and Hyams Beach; a full day.
Batemans Bay
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Drive south on the Princes Highway, about 45 min
Bigger town for supplies, oysters and the Clyde River.
Tabourie Lake
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Drive about 15 min south
Canoeing and birdlife; a half-day at most.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Ulladulla town centre
Walk to the harbour, shops and the main beach; some motels sit up the hill, a steep walk back from the water.
Mollymook
About 45 min on foot north of Ulladulla; beachfront units and the golf course, quieter at night.
Caravan parks and holiday houses
Cabins and houses book out early over summer; off-peak weekdays usually have vacancies for a road-trip stop.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- A$90–150 (≈ US$60–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- A$150–260 (≈ US$100–180) excl. bed
- High
- A$260 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel or holiday-unit double room1 × 2 nights × A$200 | A$400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × A$170 | A$680 |
| Fish and chips by the harbour, one meal2 × A$20 | A$40 |
| Café brunch main2 × A$24 · check | A$48 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × A$25 | A$50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | A$122 |
| Trip total≈ A$335 per person per day, bed included | A$1,340≈ US$900 |
2026 estimate in Australian dollars; fuel and long-distance travel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | A$4–6 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Fish and chips | A$15–25 (≈ US$10–17) |
| Café brunch maincheck | A$20–28 (≈ US$14–19) |
| Draught beer in a pub | A$8–12 (≈ US$6–8) |
| Petrol, per litrecheck | A$1.80–2.20 (≈ US$2) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | A$20–40 (≈ US$14–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer school holidays and Easter fill cabins and holiday houses: book well ahead.
- Swim between the flags at patrolled beaches; rips on this coast are real.
- Check bushfire danger ratings and total fire bans in summer before any drive inland.
- Local buses are infrequent, so do not rely on them for a tight itinerary.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 000
- From mobiles
- 112
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance000
- From mobiles112
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Sydney → Ulladulla by coach: about 4–5 h, some services meet the train at Bomaderry (check)
- Ulladulla → Mollymook: about 45 min on foot; short taxi ride
- Ulladulla → Batemans Bay by car: about 45 min south on the Princes Highway
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- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the beach? — Where is the beach?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Is it safe to swim here? — Is it safe to swim here?
English is the everyday language; no phrasebook needed.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ulladulla. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Apr for beach weather; Mar–May and Sep–Nov for quieter, milder trips · avoid School summer holidays and Easter (packed and pricey); check for summer bushfire and total fire ban days · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for SYD and CBR arrivals: drive times, coach connections at Bomaderry, taxi fallback.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: harbour and town centre, Mollymook, Milton.
- Place pages with verified hours (Cupitt's Estate, Rowen's Arcade, Mollymook golf) and eat pages with last orders.
- Summer fire-danger and holiday-crowd fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
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