NSW
South Coast NSW
White sand, national parks and the best two hour drive out of Sydney.
The stretch from Kiama down past Batemans Bay is the reason half of Sydney disappears on a long weekend. Jervis Bay has the whitest sand in the country, Booderee has the bushwalks, and the Shoalhaven has the food. It is close enough to leave after work on Friday.
15 places 32 things to do
Places on the South Coast NSW
Berrara
Quiet beach hamlet, and the way in to the Mermaid Pools.
- Mermaid Pools
- Berrara Creek
- Conjola National Park
Berry
One main street, and most of the South Coast stops on it.
- Main street shopping
- Bakeries
- Berry Markets
Callala Beach
The quiet northern shore of Jervis Bay, with the view back across the water.
- Long empty sand
- Off-leash dog beach
- Sunsets over the bay
Cambewarra
Up the mountain behind Nowra, for the view and the wine.
- Cambewarra Lookout
- Cambewarra Estate
- Shoalhaven views
Culburra Beach
A surf town at the mouth of the Crookhaven, with one very good bar.
- Surf beach
- Lake Wollumboola
- The Little Snapper
Huskisson
The town that runs Jervis Bay: cafes, cruises and a beach you can walk to.
- Whale and dolphin cruises
- Huskisson Beach
- Cafes and pubs
Hyams Beach
The famous white sand, and the parking rules you need to know about.
- White sand
- Snorkelling
- White Sands Walk
Jervis Bay
Some of the whitest sand in the world, three hours from Sydney.
- White sand beaches
- Dolphins
- Booderee National Park
Kangaroo Valley
A green valley, a sandstone bridge and the best drive on the South Coast.
- Hampden Bridge
- Kayaking
- Village cafes
Kiama
The blowhole, the lighthouse and the start of the coast drive.
- Kiama Blowhole
- Kiama Lighthouse
- Cathedral Rocks
Mollymook
A long surf beach and a restaurant people drive three hours for.
- Mollymook Beach
- Rick Stein at Bannisters
- Surf
Nowra
The Shoalhaven service town, and a better place to eat than it lets on.
- Shoalhaven River
- Places to eat
- Shoalhaven Zoo
Shoalhaven Heads
Where the Shoalhaven River meets the sea, and the fishing is good.
- River mouth
- Fishing
- Seven Mile Beach
Ulladulla
A working harbour, and the gateway to Pigeon House Mountain.
- Ulladulla Harbour
- Pigeon House Mountain
- Warden Head
Vincentia
The quiet side of Jervis Bay, with the shops and none of the queues.
- Plantation Point
- Calm swimming
- Nelsons Beach
Read up
South Coast NSW guides
Dog friendly beaches in Jervis Bay
Kangaroo Valley in winter: what is actually open
Whale and Dolphin Cruises with Jervis Bay Wild
Bluebell in Huskisson: A Holiday Rental With a Pool and Sauna
Enjoy Fresh Shoalhaven Produce at The Growers
Discover Your Wild Side at the Shoalhaven Zoo
Explore the Magical Mermaid Pools in Berrara
Experience Jervis Bay's Beauty & Culture at Booderee National Park
Wine and Dine at Cambewarra Estate
The Lookout Cambewarra Mountain
Burgers & More at The Hungry Monkey
Cocktails at Culburra's The Little Snapper
