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 South
Coast
Holidays - Places of
Interest
Wollongong - a multicultural city with a long
history of mining,
Wollongong
is now considered to be one of Australia's most livable cities. It offers
excellent beaches (seasonally patrolled), lagoons and waterways for lovers
of all types of water sports. At Lake Illawarra windsurfing and sailing is
popular as well as fishing and prawning.
Visit the
Wollongong City Gallery and view the outstanding collection of contemporary
Australian, Aboriginal and Asian art. The surrounding area provides some
impressive scenery with Bulli Pass providing a spectacular lookout and there
are several walking tracks and lookouts in the mountains. Hang gliding is
also popular from the northern escarpments. It is a regional centre for the
South Coast fishing industry with fleets operating out of Wollongong
Harbour.
Kiama - situated on the Minnamurra River and best
known for the
Kiama
blowhole, but the area also offers several excellent surfing
beaches. Visit nearby Berry with its historic timber terrace houses,
antiques and crafts. Places of interest include The Tourism Award winning
Minnamurra rainforest,
west of the town, Kiama Lighthouse and Kiama Harbour, with its famous group
of pelicans.
The harbour is
popular for fishing and for its seafood restaurants. There is also the
historic Hampden Bridge, the oldest suspension bridge in Australia dating
from 1898, Visit the Morton National Park which has plenty of walking tracks
with views of the Fitzroy and Lady Hordern Falls, scenic lookouts and an
abundance of wildflowers, birds and fauna.
Nowra - the twin towns of Nowra and Bomaderry are
divided by the Shoalhaven River. A thriving dairy industry is located in the
region and Nowra is a principal town of the
Shoalhaven
district. It is a popular fishing location and with seven miles of sandy
beach for surfing, the river for quieter waters, a variety of water sports
are on offer including water-skiing, canoeing, sailing and river cruises.
Places of
interest include Meroogal, an historic home built circa 1885, the property
Bundanon which was the inspriration behind the paintings of the late Arthur
Boyd, the Shoalhaven Historical Museum in the old police station and a
selection of militrary aircraft nearby at the Naval Aviation Museum at HMAS
Albatross.
Jervis Bay - breathtakingly beautiful with its
dazzling white sandy beaches, a fabulous natural harbour with incredibly
clear water and a diverse range of flora and fauna in the Booderee National
Park and the Botanic Gardens.
Jervis
Bay is a centre for whale and dolphin watching. Cruising, sailing
and surfing are all popular activities. The area is also famous for the
local oysters. Visit the maritime museum in the nearby town of Huskisson
with its history in the boat building and fishing industries. Popular also
for aboriginal art, antiques and crafts.
Ulladulla - situated halfway between Batemans Bay
and Nowra, and only a three hour drive from sydney, this small fishing town
is well known for its safe harbour, surfing beaches, lakes and lagoons. An
annual fair is held in October at nearby Milton which is also popular for
its crafts and markets. Excellent fishing and surfing at
Mollymook.
Batemans Bay - situated on the Clyde River, Batemans
Bay is an ideal family holiday centre. Local industries include
oyster farming, a sawmill, forestry and fishing. Tame kangaroos can be found
at Pebbly Beach and attractions include the Murramarang National Park, the
numerous small beaches with calm waters ideal for children as well as
unspoiled beaches at Malua Bay, Lilli Pilli and Mossy Point.
Narooma - a scenic setting for this popular
fishing resort at the mouth of Wagonga Inlet. More unspoilt beaches and the
gateway to Montague Island with its colonies of seals, penguins and
birdlife. The local oysters are popular as is sport fishing in the
surrounding waters. Scenic and whale watching cruises in season.
Bega - Beaches one day, ski fields the next. Bega
is located between the coast and the ski resorts of the Southern Highlands.
A prime dairying and cheese area. Well known cheese factory with tours
available of historical cheese factory and techniques. The town hosts a
Heritage Centre detailing the history and culture of the region.
Merimbula - a popular New South Wales holiday
resort with fine beaches, lakes, fishing and prawning, excellent golf
courses and nearby Ben Boyd National Park. The Pinnacle Walk in this park
with multi-coloured rock faces. Enjoy the chain of walking trails through
Bournda National Park.
Eden - once a whaling town that now supports a
whale watching industry. Killer whale museum.
Eden
has a fishing harbour where you can buy the catch from the dock. Eden is
one of the prettiest towns on the south coast. Coastal lookout from Boyds
Tower south of the town.
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