Travel guide South Coast for Bushwalking & wilderness

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

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

83 Egan’s Farm Lane, Yatte Yattah, NSW Only a short drive from Milton, this wonderful bed & breakfast is perfect just to sit and relax after a stroll through the gardens looking at the pottery made by the owner. Overall rating?  Outstanding What makes Milton Country Cottages different? Milton Country Cottages has such a relaxed atmosphere, with wonderful hosts who are there if you need them or just ready for a chat, without making you feel crowded during your stay.  In a great location, not far from Milton, it is just far enough away that you can enjoy the native flora and fauna from your private verandah in the evening while eating dinner, yet know that anything you need from the shops is only a short drive away. In fact, not long after we arrived a couple of k... Read more

The glorious south coast of NSW is a treasure trove of things to see and do, with a sparkling array of white beaches, the emerald green hinterland and myriad small towns and villages full of great shops, restaurants and links to our rural past. What is the best way to see it all?  How about staying in a great central location like Nowra and using it as your base to explore all that the region has to offer.  The Avaleen Lodge Motor Inn is perfectly placed to help you make the most of your time on the south coast, and is ideally set up for families, groups and business travellers, with its different accommodation options. Avaleen is a boutique-style motor inn, with a choice of fully self-contained two storey, two bedroom apartments, a family suite and 4 star motel suites.&nbs... Read more

The South Coast of NSW is one of those places that seems to be blessed with an abundance of natural beauty… every way you look there is another sight to delight and inspire, from the perfect stretch of the surf beach, to the calm waters of the bay, the forested ranges and hidden waterways and into the hinterland with its emerald hills folded into one another. An easy three hour drive south of Sydney – and even closer to Canberra – Mollymook is the ideal spot for a family holiday, as it offers the chance to enjoy the peace and tranquillity, as well as many activities guaranteed to keep the family happy. The Resting Hub is also perfect for a family holiday, with its three bedrooms sleeping up to 9 people in comfort.  Ideally located just a few minutes from the f... Read more

This is one property where the name truly says it all.  You will feel as though you have found your home away from home and the perfect place to take a break from the hectic pace of everyday life, within the tranquillity of beautiful Sanctuary Point. Just a short stroll away from the delights of the St George Basin, this B&B has everything you could wish for to make your stay both relaxing and memorable. The purpose-built accommodation means that your privacy and comfort are assured and quality inclusions such as TV/DVD/CD and queen-size bed make it an ideal getaway.  ‘My Place’ is just right for two adults, there is a portacot available on request and your furry friend is also welcome to come with you. The beachside location guarantees relaxation, and the m... Read more

Bawley Point Beach House Tingira Drive, Bawley Point South Coast New South Wales Spectacular views and plenty to do. This beach house has an outstanding position that makes the most of the seascape spread out before you.  The South Coast is justly famous for its swathes of glistening white sand and the Bawley Point Beach House knows how to make the most of its privileged location. Overall rating?   Excellent What makes the Beach House different? I was traveling with my wife and teenage sons and there was plenty of room to keep us all happy.  The fantastic views of the coast are a draw card, but the Beach House is nicely screened for privacy and is perfect for a getaway. Accommodation overview The house has 5 bedrooms: three with queen beds and two with k... Read more

Jewel of the South Coast The beautiful South Coast of New South Wales is a treasure trove of glorious beaches, lakes and bushland, and Robyns Nest  Boutique Resort is set like a jewel in the middle of them.  Nestled in 100 acres of bushland and rainforest just 2km from Merimbula with a 25 acre lake frontage this lovely guest house offers all you could wish for – and a few things you didn’t know you wanted! The Resort offers a 5 star bed and breakfast with 6 luxurious guest suites.  Add to this 14 fully self-contained 41/2 star villas with a choice of one or two bedrooms and you will find all y our accommodation needs answered. Let’s start with the Guest House, which is a 700 metre sq building with a style all its’ own.  Soaring cathedral cei... Read more

Princes Highway Lake Tabourie, South Coast, NSW   All this and lorikeets too!   As you approach Lake Tabourie Tourist Park through the bush, a feeling of peace and seclusion settles over you … and then the bush opens out to the panorama of lake, island and unspoiled beach.  Nestled within these gorgeous surrounds are the cabins, campsites and group facilities of the Tourist Park, and you just know that you and your family are in for a treat.   Overall rating?                        Excellent   What makes Lake Tabourie Tourist Park different?   Being so close to the sea in such a tranquil, yet well-equipped park that boasts all ... 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