South
Coast
Features
the areas of Batemans Bay, Bega, Bermagui, Berry, Bodalla, Central
Tilba, Eden, Jervis Bay, Kangaroo Valley, Merimbula, Milton, Mollymook,
Moruya, Narooma, Nowra, Thathra, Ulladulla.
Stretching
from Berry to Eden, the South Coast contains no less than 10 separate
national and marine parks.
Create your own family fun - whether you want secluded beaches
or majestic bushland. There's everything from guided mountain
bike adventures to four-wheel drive tours.
Beecroft
Head Lookout and Lighthouse, Currorong. Drive through
natural scrub and beautiful wildflowers to Point Perpendicular
Lighthouse for a sensational view. The light station has now been
replaced by a new lighthouse, but the historic building remains.
Please check with the Shoalhaven Visitors Centre to ensure the
road is in driveable order.
Camel Rock,
Bermagui.This incredibly life-like rock at the end of a magnificent
surf beach has the appearance of a sleeping camel. Kids will love
the coloured stones and rock pools at the base of Camel Rock.
Just 50 metres further on is a natural rock arch known as Horse
Head. There is also excellent beach fishing in this area.
Central
Tilba. The National Trust village of Central Tilba is a real
walk back in time. The whole family will be fascinated by the
beautifully preserved shops, particularly the ABC Cheese Factory
which incorporates a prize-winning cheese, honey and preserves
factory with tastings daily.
Berry Country
Fair Markets, at the Showground.Enjoy the family atmosphere
of this popular fair/market reputed to be the best on the south
coast. You'll see a large selection of craft, fashion garments
and produce on the first Sunday of the month, or second Sunday
in February.
Birdland,
Batemans Bay.The whole family will love this peaceful attraction
set on 8 acres with ponds and waterfalls. Prime attraction is
the snake handling demonstration but there's also wombat world,
the animal nursery, train rides and countless species of birds.
Snake & wombat displays are at 11.30am & 2.30pm daily, while koala
feeding happens at 10.30am.
Bomaderry
Creek Walking Track. The track follows the creek with impressive
sandstone cliffs, rock walls, overhangs and caves along the way.
One-hour and three-hour walks are available with parking, picnic
and barbecue facilities available.
Davidson
Whaling Station, Ben Boyd National Park, Eden.
Three generations of the Davidson family worked from this site
from 1826 to 1932 to hunt migrating whales. They were the only
whalers in the world known to work in partnership with killer
whales (orcas). Interpretative signs and historic photographs
and sketches will give you an insight into this unique operation.
Eden Killer
Whale Museum, Eden. See the skeleton of Tom the killer whale
whose pack played a vital role in the Twofold Bay whaling industry.
The Museum commemorates whaling, fishing and timber, providing
a glimpse of Eden's fascinating history. There is a 20-minute
video on whaling, timber and fishing industries, both past and
present. The display is of great interest, especially to children.
Deua National
Park, Moruya. This
is a unique park, most suited to experienced canoeists, cavists
and bushwalkers. See the magnificent 96m deep Big Hole and the
Marble Arch. Camp at Deua River or stay nearby at Braidwood, Moruya
or Queanbeyan.
Hampden
Suspension Bridge, Kangaroo Valley. This historic sandstone
castle-like bridge on the main road from Kangaroo Valley to Moss
Vale, was opened in May 1898. The river under the bridge is popular
for swimming and canoeing. Canoes can be hired near the bridge.
Woodturning
Gallery, Eden. The Woodturning Gallery consists of a variety
of local arts and crafts with the major emphasis on the art of
Woodturning. Also features patchwork and folk art.
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