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Page header image credit: Howard, Flickr Nowra is the largest coastal town in the Shoalhaven region. It’s just over an hour’s drive south of Wollongong, and just under an hour north of Ulladulla. Sitting right on the Shoalhaven River, Nowra is close to beaches, wineries and bush walks. It’s also a central place where you can easily access other parts of the Shoalhaven including Berry, Shoalhaven Heads, Greenwell Point, Jervis Bay and Huskisson. Things to do: Shoalhaven Regional Gallery Shoalhaven Zoo Djiriba Aaagura cultural tours – group or intimate tours showcasing Aboriginal history in the Shoalhaven. Best places to eat Tea Club Elephant Thai Penzo’s Pizza & Gelato Bar Hyper Hyper coffee Berry Donut Van Coolangatta Winery Pelican Rocks Cafe Images provided by local businesses Berry Just a 20 minute drive north of Nowra, the town of Berry is where you can enjoy top restaurants, heritage buildings and elegant places to stay, on the doorstep of welcoming wineries, wonderful walks and scenic drives. The main street is filled with cafes, bakeries and quaint little shops. Check out IV Coffee for the perfect brew as you wander through. Shoalhaven Heads Shoalhaven Heads has a range of attractions including Two Figs, Coolangatta and Mountain Ridge wineries. Greenwell Point Greenwell Point is located on the coast east of Nowra and is one of the leading seafood ports in the Shoalhaven. Enjoy some hot chips and fresh local seafood by the water after a play at the park. The local Pelican Rocks Fish & Chips won the award for best Fish and Chips in NSW in 2017. The local oyster farms here provide an indulgent oyster feast – shucked while you wait or freshly packed and chilled. Huskisson and Vincentia Booderee National Park has crystal-clear waters, beautiful white sand beaches and high cliffs that overlook the Pacific Ocean. Visit the National Park for the wildlife expansive botanic gardens. Visit the Jervis Bay Brewing Co. Sit back and relax in the taproom or beer garden with a craft brewed beer. Check out their website for food truck availability. We hope this guide is helpful when deciding what to see and do during your trip to and around Nowra. Be sure to check out the other NSW South Coast towns featured in our blog. Support the local business and community by visiting these coastal towns this year. The content in this article has been prepared by Horizon Bank for general information only and it is not intended to be professional advice. It does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should seek your own legal, accounting, financial or other professional advice where appropriate, and consider the relevant General Terms and Conditions before deciding whether to acquire any products or services offered by Horizon Bank and/or its affiliated partners. We do not recommend any third party products or services referred to in this article unless otherwise stated and we are not liable in relation to them. Any links to third party websites are for your information and we do not endorse any content on those sites. Horizon Credit Union Ltd ABN 66 087 650 173 AFSL and Australian Credit Licence Number 240573 trading as Horizon Bank.

Page header image credit: Sam Ilić, Flickr A trip to Ulladulla is the perfect way to relax and unwind. When you’re in the area, you’ll find plenty of places to do some shopping. Be sure to check out Southern Man Surf Shop. It’s the biggest and most iconic surf shop in the area. Events Arguably the biggest event of the year is the Ulladulla Blessing of the Fleet Festival and street parade held each Easter. Get amongst the community atmosphere and enjoy all the festival has to offer. Best places to Eat Rick Stein at Bannisters is a modern seafood restaurant situated right on the water in Mollymook. Cupitt’s Winery – a family owned vineyard and restaurant with delicious food and wine. Enjoy a quiet lunch whilst overlooking the rolling green hills and vineyard. Hayden’s Pie Shop – for fresh and tasty baked goods, make sure you pull into Hayden’s situated conveniently right on the Princes Highway. Landmarks and things to do Mollymook Beach – a 2km stretch of beach where you can spot dolphins frolicking in the surf. Enjoy the views from the Mollymook Beach Bowling & Recreation Club or one of the cafes overlooking the beach. Ulladulla Harbour – a great spot to relax and watch the fishing boats come in with their catch of the day. Gondwana Coast Fossil Walk – take a guided fossil walk starting from Ulladulla harbour and look back in time 270 million years. We hope this guide is helpful when deciding what to see and do during your trip to and around Ulladulla. Be sure to check out the other NSW South Coast towns featured in our blog. Support the local business and community by visiting these coastal towns this year. The content in this article has been prepared by Horizon Bank for general information only and it is not intended to be professional advice. It does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should seek your own legal, accounting, financial or other professional advice where appropriate, and consider the relevant General Terms and Conditions before deciding whether to acquire any products or services offered by Horizon Bank and/or its affiliated partners. We do not recommend any third party products or services referred to in this article unless otherwise stated and we are not liable in relation to them. Any links to third party websites are for your information and we do not endorse any content on those sites. Horizon Credit Union Ltd ABN 66 087 650 173 AFSL and Australian Credit Licence Number 240573 trading as Horizon Bank.

Now that regional travel is allowed for NSW residents, we’re encouraging people to visit some of the beautiful towns along the South Coast. In this blog post, we’ll talk about Albion Park and all it has to offer. Local attractions Ravensthorpe Guest House and Restaurant – Great for a high tea, lunch or dinner, Ravensthorpe Guest House & Restaurant is the ideal place to eat and enjoy fine dining. You can also stay overnight and enjoy the beautifully kept grounds, pool and tennis court. The HARS Aviation Museum - The HARS Aviation Museum is an all-volunteer group of Aviation Professionals and Enthusiasts. The museum provides the unique opportunity to access many aircraft and to see restorations in progress. Macquarie Pass National Park – Enjoy the picnic area and bushwalks that the national park has to offer. The open grass areas are perfect to kick back on a rug and relax. Illawarra Light Railway Museum - Provides a place for public exhibition of light railway locomotives and rolling stock, along with other related items of historical interests. Illawarra fly tree top adventures – Accessible from Jamberoo mountain road, you can take a walk through the treetops or do a zip line tour. Best places to eat in Albion Park Joe’s Milkbar – Old school burgers, thick cut chips, donuts and coffee. What more could you want? Located in Albion Park shopping village there’s plenty of parking and quick service. Blue Jay Café – Kick back with a hot coffee and take in the views of the breathtaking escarpment right in front of you. Blue Jay has ample outdoor seating and is a great place to take the kids with a small grass area for them to play. We hope this guide is helpful when deciding what to see and do during your trip in and around Albion Park. Be sure to check out the other NSW south coast towns featured in our blog. Support the local business and community by visiting these coastal towns this year. Want to get in touch? Visit our Albion Park branch for contact details. The content in this article has been prepared by Horizon Bank for general information only and it is not intended to be professional advice. It does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should seek your own legal, accounting, financial or other professional advice where appropriate, and consider the relevant General Terms and Conditions before deciding whether to acquire any products or services offered by Horizon Bank and/or its affiliated partners. We do not recommend any third party products or services referred to in this article unless otherwise stated and we are not liable in relation to them. Any links to third party websites are for your information and we do not endorse any content on those sites. Horizon Credit Union Ltd ABN 66 087 650 173 AFSL and Australian Credit Licence Number 240573 trading as Horizon Bank.