AN EASY two-hour drivefromSydney
and Canberra, Shoalhavenstretches
from Berry Downs to DurrasNorthand
inland to Kangaroo Valley and Milton.
From 100 world-class surf beachesto
storybook valleys, idyllic coast villages
such as Jervis Bay and Mollymook,anda
covetable food and wine scene, thisregion
spoils the winter wanderer for choice.
If your idea of a winter escape centres
round indulgence, the best place tostart
is with a sugar-dusted stop at the Famous
Berry Donut Van. From there, makeyour
way to Mountain Ridge Wines foratasting,
before ending your excursion withMilton’s
hatted restaurant, St Isidore (stisidore.com.
au). Or get hands-on with your foodatone
of Kangaroo Valley’s cooking schools.
Well-fed and watered, it might betime
to find some waves. Local surf legendTyler
Wright’s hometown of Culburra Beach
won’t disappoint those looking forclean
breaks. If you’d rather keep dry, leaveyour
surfer here and head to nearby JimWilds
Oyster Service to shuck a few whileyou
wait for the waves to lose their appeal.
Alternatively, if you can’t beat the
lure of the breakers, join them by taking
a surf lesson with Shoalhaven localand
ex-World champion Pam Burridge.You
may not be quite ready for the shallow
barrelling waves of Guillotines at Bawley
Point afterwards, but you may findyou
have a newfound appreciation for them.WHERETOSTAY
BANNISTERS PAVILION: Just 80 metres
from gorgeous Mollymook Beach, the
Pavilion is barefoot luxury come to life.
The Rooftop Bar & Grill is a destination in
itself, even if you’re not staying in one of the
chic rooms. visitnsw.com/stayinshoalhaven
BAWLEY BUSH RETREAT: This collection
of charming cottages makes for a cosy stay in
beautiful Bawley Point. visitnsw.com/stayinshoalhaven
BANGALAY LUXURY VILLAS AT SHOALHAVEN
HEADS: These villas come with complete kitchens,
laundry and private decks. But it’s the fireplace
and underfloor bathroom heating that make
them a winter oasis. visitnsw.com/stayinshoalhavenTo discover more about the beautiful
regions of our Unspoilt South Coast,
visit visitnsw.com/unspoiltsouthcoastAlsoworthappreciatingisthemajestic
marinelifethatstealstheshowcomewinter.
Takeawhaleanddolphinwatchingtour
from Jervis Bay to witness the northward
migration of the humpbacks and their
babies as they venture to warmer waters.
Or gear up to go below the surface at
Jervis Bay for face-to-face meetings with
friendly seals and dolphins. If you’d prefer
to keep dry, watch the magnetic shadowy-
looking stingrays that come to feed by
the boat ramps at Kiola and Bendalong.CLOCKWISE FROM TOP:
Jervis Bay’s Barfleur Beach is just
one of the area’s white-sand treasures;
Sunset over scenic grounds of
Coolangatta Estate; Fresh oysters
from Jim Wilds Oyster Service at
Greenwell Point.Shoalhaven
PHOTOGRAPHY: DESTINATION NSW