The 140km Grand Pacific Drive starts in the Royal National Park, located just outside of Sydney, about an hour's drive from both Sydney's CBD and Wollongong. Experience the 15,000 hectare expanse of bush, beaches and waterfalls at one of the world's oldest national parks. Highlights in the park include; Audley, Wattamolla, Garie Beach, The Coast Track, Governor Game Lookout and Bonnie Vale Campground. Tip: Follow the Grand Pacific Drive directional signage from Farnell Avenue, at the start of the National Park, and it will direct you along the entire drive passing through Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama en route to the Shoalhaven region.
Discover Royal National ParkGlistening beaches, a spectacular green backdrop, a brand new city centre, several vibrant eating and entertainment zones . This dynamic changing city is just the perfect size. You'll see skydivers descend to the beach, surf schools and hang gliders. Enjoy 17 amazing patrolled beaches, beautiful botanic gardens, a spectacular historic harbour and the beachfront 'Blue Mile', the entertainment centre, art gallery, small bars and now a brand new world class shopping centre and city mall. The Illawarra escarpment is the Great Dividing Range as it adjoins the coast with its dramatic cliff faces, spectacular lookouts and many moods and colours. The northern villages of Bulli, Thirroul, Austinmer and Coledale are beachside playgrounds with great food and shopping.
Discover WollongongYou'll marvel at the shades of blue, green and yellow as the Grand Pacific Drive takes you across the Lake Illawarra estuary, the start of our aquatic playgrounds.You're soon in one of Australia's most forward-looking and fastest growing communities, a leader in urban design and planning. The latest shopping and community services are alongside lovingly preserved nature along our beaches and coastal reserves with an outlook that embraces the past and builds an innovative future. The city is building a marina to complete its excellent array of facilities that include a stunning golf course and other sporting venues. At the Illawarra Regional Airport an aviation museum features flying examples of historic planes as well as an F-111 and the first ever Qantas 747. You can often sit in the pilot's seat for a selfie!
Discover ShellharbourThe first settlers called it Kiama for 'the Place where the sea makes a noise' but today the noise comes not just from the famous Blowhole and its cousin the Little Blowhole, but from a picturesque caf scene set amid historic buildings housing unique shops, the maritime atmosphere of our harbour and famous lighthouse and attractions such as the breathtaking coastal walking tracks around places like Bombo and Jamberoo Village with its awesome action park. Kiama is surrounded by coastal beauty in areas like Gerringong, Gerroa and the cool tranquillity of Minnamurra Rainforest and its roaring waterfalls and soothing streams. The rolling hills around Kiama offer picturesque drives along lanes lined by dry stone walls past classic dairies and farmhouses. Saddleback Mountain lookout allows you to get a bird's eye view of the entire district and coastline.
Discover KiamaWhen George Bass named the 'Shoals-haven' he couldn't have imaged it would become so loved as a holiday destination. The very names of the dozens of towns and localities of the Shoalhaven conjure up images of great vacations ranging from placid relaxation at beaches or national parks to some of Australia's best fishing, to wineries and restaurants. Think places like Kangaroo Valley, Berry, Shoalhaven Heads, Coolangatta, Greenwell Point, Culburra, St Georges Basin, Bendalong, Manyana, Lake Conjola, Milton, Narrawallee, Mollymook, Ulladulla, Burrill Lake, Dolphin Point, Durras - all holiday favourites.Accommodation ranges from various styles of camping or cabins, to Australia's first 'glamping' resort, to luxury stays with dinner like Rick Stein's Bannisters.
Discover ShoalhavenThe Southern Highlands is an atmospheric destination where magnificent homes and gardens dot the rolling hills and towns like Bowral, Mittagong, Berrima, Moss Vale, Bundanoon and Robertson have a character all their own. Bowral is famed for its boutiques, gourmet restaurants, gardens, galleries and Tulip Time Festival. It's aptly the site for the Bradman Museum as young Don grew up in the town, practising his cricket against a water tank. The highlands have some of Australia's best country accommodation from magnificent manor houses to cosy B & Bs. Natural treasures include Fitzroy Falls, the Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk and Wombeyan Caves with their surrounding wilderness area. The town has some of the most interesting shopping and galleries. The area has many quality wineries with welcoming cellar doors and top restaurants.
Discover Southern HighlandsThe Clyde River is one of Australia's most beautiful with a backdrop of green hills, national parks and state forest. It runs through the famous resort town of Batemans Bay with its endless attractions from great food (especially oysters), accommodation from luxury to camping. From beaches to the famous foreshore walk, to world class fishing, to diving and snorkelling in Bateman's Marine Park to family attractions like Birdland Animal Park-Eurobodalla has it all!
Discover EurobodallaThe Sapphire Coast on the NSW South Coast is the ideal adventure landscape where you can reconnect with nature. All year round the national parks are natural playgrounds and the lagoons and seas are our wonder-filled aquarium. Explore artisan galleries, taste the freshest of produce from the land and the sea, sample local wine, study Aboriginal history and culture, and the history of the pioneers. Or lose yourself in nature, in whatever way you choose.
Discover Sapphire CoastImagine crystal clear water and white sand beaches, set amongst pristine national parks and a backdrop of the escarpment, welcome to the Shoalhaven!
The very names of the dozens of towns and localities of the Shoalhaven conjure up images of great vacations ranging from placid relaxation at beaches or national parks to some of Australia's best fishing, to wineries and restaurants. Think places like Kangaroo Valley, Berry, Shoalhaven Heads, Coolangatta, Greenwell Point, Huskisson, Culburra, St Georges Basin, Bendalong, Manyana, Lake Conjola, Mollymook, Ulladulla, Burrill Lake, Dolphin Point, Durras - all holiday favourites.
Accommodation ranges from various styles of camping or cabins, to Australia's first 'glamping' resort, to luxury stays with dinner like Rick Stein's Bannisters.
Experience lush natural activities like rafting in Kangaroo Valley and explore the quaint village and winery at Cambewarra. Float in the clear waters of Jervis Bay, taste the local produce in Milton or catch a wave at Mollymook Beach, there are experiences for everyone in the Shoalhaven.
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Get amongst the marine life in picture perfect Jervis Bay
From humpback and southern right whales to dolphins and endless marine species, you'll meet them at Jervis Bay. On land there are abundant marsupials including kangaroos and wallabies and the widest range of birds. There are varied places to stay from luxury to campgrounds and plenty of walking tracks. Visitors come from far and wide to see the famous Jervis Bay’s white sands and crystal clear water.
It's the town so many people fall in love with!
It could be its beautiful restored mainstreet buildings, emporiums and other classic architecture. Or perhaps it's the shops famous for fashion finds, antiques and décor, the two very different pubs, the bakeries…better go and check for yourself why people love Berry so. It's also on the doorstep of other famously loved places like Kangaroo Valley, Foxground, Gerroa, Shoalhaven Heads and Seven Mile Beach.
So much nature!
Jervis Bay is renowned for its beauty and wildlife, such as dolphins, seals, sea birds, fairy penguins and migrating whales. It's also famous for its diving and exceptionally clear water. A great way to experience the marine life is with an expert at Jervis Bay Wild. They operate year-round dolphin tours, whale watching (May to mid-Nov), Summer Eco-Tours, Seal Colony Tours, Boom Netting, Twilight Tours, Kayak Tours and many more. Private tours can be arranged for groups.
Best Shucking trail on the Coast
The Shoalhaven is well known for its seafood and oysters are one of the specialties. Australia's Oyster Coast produces three oyster species - Sydney Rock, Angasi Oysters and Pacific Oysters. They maintain that in a similar way to how wine exhibits its distinctive terroir, oysters have a flavour reflecting their origin and the mix of nutrients in their habitat. To allow you to discover this, Australia's Oyster Coast has compiled a special self-guided oyster trail. Don’t miss Jim Wild’s Oyster Service at Greenwell Point for a farm gate experience that will delight your taste buds.
At various spots around the Shoalhaven, nestled amongst lush green rolling hills are some of the best kept secrets of food and wine. Just ten minutes from Berry, a stop at Coolangatta Estate is more than just a break for lunch. This one time bustling colonial village dates back to 1822, the beginning of European settlement on the South Coast. Since the 70s, this hamlet has been painstakingly restored and you can explore, and stay in, its rich historical patina. Coolangatta is now a much-awarded winery and its restaurant serves hearty local food along with oysters and share plates known as the grape pickers board or blacksmiths board. In good weather lunch or dinner is served in the wine garden with the view.
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