Vacation Packages - South Coast NSW
Hidden Gems on the South Coast.

After living on the South Coast of New South Wales [NSW] for the last 10 years, we're continually amazed by the number of great things that make the Coast such an attractive place to live and play.

Whether you're looking for a fishing holiday, pet friendly family holiday, golfing holiday, romantic couples getaway or just need to 're-charge your batteries', we're quietly confident that there's a destination on the NSW South Coast where you can find what you're looking for.

Canberra residents and country people from the South and West of NSW have traditionally visited the South Coast to enjoy the mild climate. Increasingly, Sydney-siders are discovering that the South Coast is an attractive alternative for a holiday break. In fact, many of our local neighbours are somewhat reticent when it comes to talking about the attractions of the coast, lest too many people begin to visit!

The un-spoilt natural beauty of the South Coast of NSW derives from the lack of intensive development along the coastline.

We are often reminded of this when guests from the larger cities in Australia and around the world comment on how the South Coast contrasts with development in their own region.

The Princes Highway is much maligned by the locals because it isn't a dual carriageway or freeway for rapid transit motoring. However, as a coastal tourist drive it passes through many charming country towns and fishing villages and winds its way through vast expanses of natural bushland and pockets of remnant rainforests.

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Take a detour along a sandy bush track to a secluded stretch of beach in an isolated cove or a 4wd trail through any of our vast National Parks and reserves. In summer, the fresh Nor-Easterly breeze will refresh you with coastal air, cooled by sea-spray.

Travel South from Sydney airport choosing from several scenic routes including our favorites
(1) through the Royal National Park, along Grand Pacific Drive, across the Sea Cliff Bridge, flanked by the Pacific Ocean and the spectacular Illawarra escarpment to Wollongong and then follow the Princes Highway South, or

(2) drive down the Hume Highway [towards Canberra] to the Southern Highlands, taking the F5 freeway exit to the country town of Mittagong and then on to Kangaroo Valley before rejoining the Princes Highway at Nowra.

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Much of the South Coast has been protected by the declaration of wide expanses of National Parks that are ideal for bushwalking, including the Morton National Park, Eurobodalla National park, Deua National Park, Mimosa Rocks National Park, Wadbilliga National Park– the largest undisturbed wilderness in New South Wales, to name a few.

Take time out on you South Coast vacation package to visit some unique wildlife including the "surfing kangaroos" at Pebbly Beach in the Murramarang National Park. Visit the Mogo Zoo which works with Taronga Park Zoo and the Melbourne Zoo towards the preservation of endangered and threatened species from around the world.

The South Coast is blessed with a range of eateries and none better than Caveau and Lorenzo's Diner at Wollongong, which have each been awarded a “chef’s hat” award for Best Restaurants from the Sydney Morning Herald's Good Food Guide reviewers.

Discover the secrets of the Kiama Blowhole, Australia Rock at Narooma, Mystery Bay, Disaster Bay, Pigeon House Mountain and Gulaga [or Mount Dromedary] as you head towards the fabulous Sapphire Coast, and on to Bega and Eden. Call into Eden for a whale or wildlife tour, and put on your walking boots to explore the coastline of Ben Boyd National Park and don't miss the The Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre.

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South of Wollongong, take a break for fish and chips on the seaside at Kiama, nestled between its signature rolling green hills, with great beaches and rock outcrops flanking its spectacular blowhole. For modern Italian cuisine, Chachis BYO is one of the locals best kept secrets.
South of Kiama,you can immerse yourself in the rustic delights of Berry, an historic and picturesque village. Sample the organic produce and sourdough bread from the bakery, or stroll through the town and visit the many homewares, gift and antique shops.

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Call in to the vineyards and sample the wines at cellar door of Coolangatta Winery before turning inland alongside the lower reaches of the Shoalhaven River until you rejoin the highway at Bomaderry. A local fisherman’s co-operative market operates on the left of the road just before the Nowra bridge and supplies local fresh seafood. After crossing the bridge into Nowra, you can select from a wide range of shops to stock up on supplies or continue on for a genuine “Aussie Truckies Meal” at the Bewong Roadhouse.

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You might also like to check out Lake Conjola located just over 45 kms South of Nowra which has its own Fisherman’s Paradise, Manyana and Conjola Beach. Milton is one of those quaint country towns with an intriguing history including a group of interesting shops which are housed in some of the original colonial buildings known as “The Settlement”.

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The dairy farms on the rolling green hills of the South Coast produce some of Australia’s finest cheeses. The seafood is nothing less than sensational, and the South Coast is home to an ever growing brigade of innovative chefs who excel in creating distinctive cuisine utilizing the outstanding local produce. Many people are unaware that the South Coast also has over 30 wineries producing a variety of styles.

Stop at Murramarang National Park, just north of Batemans Bay. This is just one of the wonderful national parks along this drive that borders the beach…great for surfing, fishing, birding and walking. At the Murramarang Resort, you can feed the eastern grey kangaroos enjoying the beach within the Murramarang National Park.

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Batemans Bay is a regional centre with a wide range of accommodation and tourist facilities on its foreshores. The Catalina Country club offers a 27 hole championship golf course and welcomes visitors to the area. On the Pier restaurant enjoys an outstanding waterfront location and serves some of the best seafood cuisine in the state. A claim backed up by recent Restaurant and Caterers Association awards in consecutive years for Best Seafood restaurant in NSW outside of Sydney and Canberra. Donegans Steakhouse was awarded the Best Steakhouse in Southern NSW recently, and food is backed by a true dining 'experience'. The Starfish Deli is also a very popular choice located on the promenade offering gourmet wood fired pizza's, pasta and an excellent a la carte menu.

South of Batemans Bay you’ll find the tourist village of Mogo with some specialty shops including Amanda’s of Mogo, J & P Miers jewelers, a great ice cream shop and the haven for endangered species of Mogo Zoo. The work being done to protect the big cats, monkeys and the endangered species such as red pandas, Syrian brown bears and ring-tailed lemurs at the Mogo Zoo is inspiring.

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Back on the coast, Broulee boasts 2 exceptional surfing beaches and rockshelf nature walks and underwater diving around the historic Broulee Island.

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Moruya is another historic town steeped in history, dating back to the Gold Rush days of the late 19th century. The River at Moruya is only the second restaurant in the mid South Coast to receive a “chef’s hat” award from the Sydney Morning Herald reviewers, and achieved that accolade 2 years in a row. The Moruya Golf course is picturesque and welcomes the social golfer. This area is also becoming renowned for its quality produce and to sample it, you shouldn't miss Southlands Fruit & Veg with its local produce and Asian spice bar. Moruya has a regional airport with daily flights to Sydney & Melbourne.

On the southern side of the Moruya River, you will find the villages of South Head, Congo and the locality of Bingi, wedged between the newly declared Eurobodalla National park and the Batemans Marine park, with literally miles of protected and deserted beaches to explore. Tuross Head is the next settlement along the coast and its worth the detour to see a splendid location between the twin lakes of Tuross and Coila, if not just to experience the waterfront dining experience and gourmet pizza menu at the Red Box Pizza place.

Bodalla was originally famous for its cheeses, but more recently the Chinese Kitchen in the Bodalla bowling club is a surprising experience for the newcomer with a blend of superb Chinese food in a quintessentially Aussie bush club atmosphere. Malibu Mex is a mexican restaurant with a surf theme which is great for families. For fishing enthusiasts, the Bodalla Fishing & Maritime Museum is well worth a look.

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Off the coast at Narooma, take a tour to see and even dive with Australian fur seals, little penguins, dolphins, the birdlife and occasionally whales at Montague Island. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife rangers offer a tour of the island and the lighthouse and if you’re prepared to book ahead you can even stay overnight and help with the conservation and restoration work on the island habitat.

Narooma’s magnificent golf course includes the locally famous “Hogans hole” where you can test your skill with a drive from the cliff top, across the surf crashing into the rocks below, to the green on the next headland. Surely one of the most spectacular water hazards in the world!

Look for the unique rock formation called Australia rock during your stay at Narooma.

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At Bega, you can visit the Bega cheese factory, [or Bega Cheese Heritage Centre] to see the state of the art in cheese processing for export.

Further south you can also fish from the old wharf at Tathra, or stop for a coffee and sample the local produce at the Tathra Coffee and organic food shop.

Merimbula also has a comprehensive range of tourist activities and a regional airport with daily flights to Sydney & Melbourne. Neighbouring Pambula is less developed, but also very close to the magnificent beaches of the area.
 

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So... Come visit us on our beautiful South Coast of NSW sometime.

Sue and Mark Berry

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