Travel guide South Coast

 TakeABreak Awards 2009 Winner, Eco-Friendly Holiday Accommodation: The Stay at Tintagel   The winner of TakeABreak’s recent Eco-Friendly Accommodation Award goes to a quaint holiday cottage nestled on the South Coast of New South Wales. The Stay at Tintagel is a delightful adult retreat located in the historic, National Trust listed village of Central Tilba close to Batemans Bay. This eco-friendly paradise offers luxury without the guilt of a hefty carbon footprint.    Set on 50 scenic acres, the two-story cottage is a private getaway separate from the main residence on the property. The ocean peeks out from the horizon of rolling hills in the stunning view from the lounge room window. Picture-postcard views are visible from all windows and angles of the pro... Read more

The best holidays are those where you find everything in one spot… sheltered bay beaches perfect for paddling, sweeping surfing beaches with impressive breaks, world-class fishing, glorious green hills folded in the distance, great food, shops ranging from quirky to chic, great walks, country drives and more. If this sounds like your idea of a holiday, then head to the beautiful area around Batemans Bay on the south coast of NSW. This area is so blessed with natural treasures that you could holiday there for many years and not run out of things to see and do. The white sand beaches stretch for miles and you can choose from gentle waters perfect for small children to challenging beaches for the surfer and windsurfer – some even come with their own kangaroos, like Pretty Beac... Read more

14-20 Princes Highway Milton NSW Located on the outskirts of historic Milton, the motel has a wonderful location and a welcoming and tasteful feeling. Overall rating?    Great, with an excellent location What makes Milton Village Motel different? This is a compact and attractive motel, close to a town full of cultural and gourmet delights, but what makes the motel really special is the amazing view of the countryside and then out to sea  - an absolute balm to the soul. Accommodation overview Our clean and tidy room had a queen-size bed, table and chairs, two armchairs with a coffee table and a wall unit housing the TV, fridge and wardrobe. The bathroom was clean and functional. Other rooms have different configurations: there are four with queen-size... Read more

6 Commonwealth Avenue 25778 Burrill Lake South Coast NSW This gorgeous property is fully renovated and has all the little touches that make it feel like home, rather than a holiday house. Overall rating?      Excellent What makes The Old Boathouse different? Set in glorious gardens, full of birdsong and interesting little nooks to explore, the property is part of a small community of houses and has a relaxed and intimate feel that puts you in holiday mode straight away. Accommodation overview This house has a flexible layout, with bedrooms both upstairs and downstairs.  The main bedroom, with a queen-size bed and great wardrobe space, is upstairs, while there are two more rooms downstairs, one with a double bed and the third with two single beds.  ... Read more

Historic and pastoral Berry is an inviting rural town south of Sydney, and the perfect spot if you’re looking for a fascinating, relaxing and food-filled sojourn or a pit stop on your journey to the rest of the beautiful NSW South Coast. Berry is an idyll of rich green pastures at the foothills of the Cambewarra Range, and was the perfect location to establish a town that thrived on a range of agricultural activities, much of the produce then shipped to Sydney on Shoalhaven River. Known as ‘The Town of Trees’ thanks to many old and beautiful English oaks, elms and beeches, which line the main street and stand guard in front of the historic, convict-built National Trust listed buildings. A stroll down Queen Street reveals a broad choice of food experiences from elega... Read more

37 Lakeland Avenue Berrara NSW The cottage is in the lovely seaside village of Berrara, and is right opposite the lagoon, which is a safe and delightful place for children to swim. It is only a short walk to the inlet and the pristine beaches of Berrara. The lagoon also offers canoeing and fishing. The house is adjacent to the national park, which provides for very interesting walks and cycling. Overall rating? Excellent What makes Berrara Beach Cottage different? It is a clean and comfortable cottage in an outstanding location, and perfect for a stress-free holiday where you want to wind down and enjoy the natural beauty of the region. Accommodation overview There are three bedrooms; one with a queen-size bed, another with a double bed and the third room has a set of bu... Read more

Kangaroo Valley is a slice of paradise only two hours from Canberra and Sydney, which is blessed with abundant wildlife, ancient landscapes and breath-taking natural beauty. This amazing destination is also taking steps to become one of the world’s first carbon neutral tourist destinations – ensuring the survival of its treasures for future generations.  Kangaroo Valley is a mix of wildlife corridors, native forests, pastoral land and national parks.  With an awe-inspiring landscape of high escarpments, river valleys and eucalypt forests, treasures appear before your eyes … cascading waterfalls, quiet creek pools and a range of bush walks to suit most ages and abilities. Banksia Park Cottages is the ideal place to stay and savour the beauty of the area, with ... Read more

George Bass Drive Broulee, South Coast, NSW These luxury eco cabins are the perfect place to relax and re-charge, to reconnect with your loved one, to enjoy the immense natural beauty of the south coast of NSW and just spend time enjoying the delights of the region.  An ideal spot to relax and observe the abundant birdlife. Overall rating?         Excellent What makes The Bower different? The first impression is one of seclusion and isolation – not surprising when you consider that the cabins are sited on a wildlife refuge precinct of over 200 acres - which is complemented by the welcoming ambience of the cabins.  The cabins are surprisingly luxurious yet still have a rustic and natural feel.  The glass walls allow you to ... Read more

Something self-contained, child friendly and not too far to drive? Online websites today are increasingly easy to use, search and browse, so you can find just the place to book accommodation Australia-wide - at your own convenience, 24 hours a day. TakeABreak.com.au has a specific family-friendly section and promises easy browsing, advanced searching, comprehensive information and free access to a full range of accommodation including some of Australia's most popular family destinations in Queensland, NSW , Victoria and WA. If you would like to take your extended family (cats or dogs) also check out the pet-friendly listings.  TakeABreak shows images, detailed property information and an availability calendar too. They provide access to properties and accommodation types that t... Read more

Jervis Bay, NSW South Coast Walter Burley-Griffin drew up plans for parts of the Jervis Bay region, in the hope that it would become the port of Australia's National Capital. This goes back to the time when the inland site of Canberra was selected to be our capital, with the area being proclaimed as 'Jervis Bay Territory'. A scenic and natural wonderland Jervis Bay is one of the scenic wonders of Australia. It containes one of only three marine parks in NSW and is at least six times the size of Sydney Harbour. It is fringed by spectacular National Parks and lays claim to the whitest sand in the world at Hyam's Beach. Jervis Bay offers the opportunity to see an incredible diversity of wildlife; seals, dolphins, whales, penguins, kangaroos (even in the streets of some of the vil... Read more