From Water to Wine

Kiama, Southern Highlands + Shoalhaven

DAY 1

Evening:

  • Slide into the weekend with a glass of something fabulous and a few share plates at Little Betty’s a chic wine bar in the heart of Kiama.
  • A stylish and central stay The Sebel Harbourside Kiama offers harbour views – perfect for a relaxed nightcap and a good night’s sleep before the adventure really begins.

DAY 2

Morning:

  • Visit the Kiama Blowhole + Rock Pool a classic coastal icon where you can watch the sea put on a show as it blasts through the rock, then get salty at the nearby ocean pool.
  • Stretch your legs with a scenic stroll along part of the Kiama Coast Walk follow the cliffs, around the harbour, past Storm Bay and around the seaside Showground to find your breakfast location.
  • Making its home in an unassuming cottage, Slow Dough pumps out sourdough everything – focaccia, croissants, pastries, and perfectly brewed Little Marrionette coffee. Take a seat in their rustic garden courtyard – one bite and you’ll know exactly why everyone’s talking.

Late Morning:

  • A coastal vineyard with sweeping views and a relaxed cellar door, Crooked River Wines provides a true taste of the South Coast. Stick around for their a la carte lunch service or stop by The Hill Bar and Kitchen’s Kiosk to grab a delicious snack for your road trip west.

Midday:

  • Take the inland route via Carrington Falls or Belmore Falls —both offer short crisp walks, perfect for winter, with dramatic drops and lush surrounds they’re uber instagrammable.

Afternoon:

Evening:

  • Indulge in Pure Southern Highlands luxury Bundanoon’s Osborn House with all the winter trimmings including a day spa, heated pool and sauna, fire feast dining and their signature Forest Bathing deck complete with ice bath, jacuzzi and fire pit. Indulge in pure GRAND style.

DAY 3

Morning:

Late Morning:

  • Wind your way down through Kangaroo Valley and Nowra, arriving in time for your next water adventure. Leave plenty of time to enjoy the scenic countryside of rolling green hills and escarpment views that connects the hinterland to the coast.

Mid-Afternoon:

  • Join Jervis Bay Wild for a front-row seat to the humpback migration. The bay’s crystal-clear waters make for spectacular viewing.

Late Afternoon:

  • A hole-in-the-wall wine bar and European-inspired pantry store Small Town Provisions is the perfect to pick up a bottle or two and some gourmet snacks for the road (or your home-away-from-home).

Evening:

  • Check into one of Cupitt’s Estate luxe villas, soak in the outdoor bath, enjoy a sunset wine tasting, and dine at their award-winning restaurant. What better way to toast the end of your grand weekend escape.

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