THINGS TO DO
ACTIVITIES FOR FAMILIES AND COUPLES
The Shoalhaven provides a broad range of activities for both families and couples, including beaches at the nearby Shoalhaven Heads, fishing and waterskiing on the Shoalhaven River, golf and over 12 wineries in the region, as well as the renowned Bundanon (Arthur and Yvonne Boyd’s gift to the Nation). The Shoalhaven City Council have recently refurbished the Nowra Aquatic Park, now featuring a nine-lane pool, a splash pad aquatic playground and upgraded facilities.
To find out more about what the Shoalhaven has to offer, visit the Shoalhaven Website or head down to the Shoalhaven Visitors Centre.
42 Bridge Road,
Nowra NSW 2541
(inside Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre)
BEACHES
There are a great many beaches in the Shoalhaven, including Shoalhaven Heads, Mollymook, and the stunning sands of Jervis Bay.
FISHING
Some of the best fishing spots on the South Coast are found in Jervis Bay, including Hyams Beach, Plantation Point, Callala Bay, and Currarong. For something closer, try starting at Nowra Bridge, upstream you can catch bream, flathead, whiting and mulloway.
WATERSPORTS
During the warmer seasons, the Shoalhaven River is the perfect place to go for waterskiing and wakeboarding. With campsites and boat ramps up and down the river, this is a popular destination during the summer.
GOLF
There are golf courses scattered all across the South Coast, this includes the Shoalhaven Heads Golf Club, and the Nowra Golf and Recreation Club.
WINERIES
The South Coast is well known for its wide range of high quality wineries. Many have cellar doors and wine tastings, and most are part of wine tours across the Shoalhaven region.
TOURIST INFORMATION
For a complete range of information of the opportunities the Shoalhaven region has to offer, visit the Shoalhaven Website or head down to the Shoalhaven Visitors Centre at 42 Bridge Road, Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra, NSW 2541.
NOWRA AQUATIC PARK
The Nowra Aquatic Park is a recently refurbished addition to the already extensive list of activities in the Shoalhaven area.
