Wake up
Bad Influence Cafe
Before you even thinking about getting into the car, you’ll need to fuel up yourself. Bad Influences Cafe is located just a kilometre down the road from where you will be starting your journey. For breakfast, munch into a potato rosti with poached eggs and smoked salmon or choose from a range of other organic selections which will ensure you are well energised and have no stomach rumbles during your trip. For that extra speed boost, order one of their aromatic premium blended coffees or a famous Kombucha fermented tea which is jam-packed with all kinds of nutrients and probiotics. Start your day behind the wheel the right way at Bad Influences Cafe.
Where: 35 Walker St.Helensburgh NSW
Drive
Cliff to Coast Sports Car Drives
If you’re a lover of luxurious sports cars but don’t have the money to pay for one yourself, this shouldn’t mean you have to miss out completely. Whether it’s been your dream to drive a Porsche your whole life or you want to treat your car loving partner to a day they won’t forget, come down to Helensburgh for the ultimate Porsche experience. Put on your best pair of driving gloves, roll your windows down and drive out the door where it’s nothing but you, your beloved Porsche and the coastal breeze flowing through your hair. Choose between a half day or full day tour, where you can drive from the southern end of Sydney all the way through iconic places such as Mt Kembla, Macquarie Pass, the Royal National Park, Seacliff Bridge and many more. Enjoy some magnificent sightseeing without a red light or traffic jam in sight.
Where: Unit 8/17 Cemetery Road Helensburgh NSW
Refuel
Red Nectar
After a day of exploration in your Porsche you’re sure to have worked up quite an appetite. Just like your trip earlier, this award-wining restaurant is home to elegant yet cosy surroundings, serving decadent contemporary cuisine made with local ingredients and plated in style. The menu is constantly transforming to keep up with seasonal changes in the Australian grown produce used throughout the restaurant; but be sure to order the chargrilled aged sirloin with lyonnaise potato, mushroom and red wine jus when you’re visiting next. There’s also a versatile range of Australian wine labels that will complement your fine dining experience to perfection. Don’t take a gamble, make a booking with Red Nectar today if you want a great dining experience guaranteed.
Where: 121 Parkes Street Helensburgh NSW
Pitstop
Mantra Wollongong
If you’re not a Wollongong local then you’re going to need a place to stay the night. Once you’ve had a taste of luxury, you won’t want it to stop at your accommodation. After a day of experiencing the raw beauty in Wollongong, get a taste of the city life and head to Mantra Wollongong, located in the heart of the CBD. This self-contained hotel is a stone throw away from the many restaurants, cafes, bars and beaches that make Wollongong such a great place to visit. There are a variety of different rooms on offer depending on your needs, so it doesn’t matter whether you’re going it alone or staying with family, there’s a place for you to rest at the Mantra Wollongong.
Where: 6-10 Gladstone Avenue Wollongong NSW
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