Top Towns

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TOWNS

Shoalhaven is home to 49 unique towns and coastal villages from Kangaroo Valley in the north, to Murramarang National Park in the south. Take a trip through the region with TripAdvisor’s top-rated things to eat and do.

Our big towns Nowra and Ulladulla are the lifeblood of Shoalhaven with everything you need and more, such as great cafes, specialty stores, and both of our Visitor Centres. Highlights of Nowra include the iconic Shoalhaven Zoo and Kholi’s Indian. The fi shing village Ulladulla is home to great views, shopping, and awardwinning Cupitt’s Estate on the outskirts of town. In 2022, Berry won Top Small Town in New South Wales, and Culburra Beach and Sussex Inlet were fi nalists. For towns with fewer than 5,000 people, they sure punch above their weight. Berry is known for its historic village charm. The top-rated place to eat is South on Albany where local produce sings, while the top-rated activity is Berry Markets held on the fi rst Sunday of every month. To the east is Culburra Beach. Pack your boards and bikes and head to The Little Snapper for great cocktails and share plates, then take a sunrise walk on the dogfriendly Culburra Beach. A little further south lies Sussex Inlet, a fi shing and watersports town with water so blue you’ll want to dive right in! Head to Pelican Shores Café & Marina for a bite – dial ahead to order fi sh and chips and pull the boat up to the jetty to grab your eats! Next up are our Tiny Towns with fewer than 1,500 people. Huskisson, Kangaroo Valley, and Milton all ooze coastal country charm. Wind your way through the escarpment into Kangaroo Valley, past the waterfalls and down to the coast. Be sure to stop for a photo at the iconic Hampden Bridge over the Kangaroo River, then head out for a paddle or an overnight stay at Bendeela Camping and Picnic Area. The top-rated place to eat is the quaint yet modern The General Café. Head to the white sands of Huskisson, the heart of Jervis Bay. Grab a coffee from 5 Little Pigs and take a punt over to Callala and back on the Husky Ferry. Just inland of world-famous Mollymook Beach is the cute heritage town of Milton. Shop up a storm on the main street, then unwind with an afternoon aperitivo at The Guild Italian and a stroll through Millhouse Galleries. Scan to learn more at shoalhaven.com/towns