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.  All rooms have hair dryers, TV/DVD/VCR, mini bars (for that authentic hotel experience!), tea and coffee making facilities, reverse cycle air-conditioning, direct dial phones and internet connection, as well as access to the heated pool.

The apartments can sleep up to five people, with a queen-size bed in the master bedroom and a choice of either 2 single beds or 1 single bed and a bunk bed.  They feature a balcony with panoramic views of the Cambewarra Hills, a fully equipped kitchen, and spacious lounge/dining area, as well as a laundry.  And if you don’t fancy cooking when you come in from a day out exploring, then delicious room service meals are an option.

The motel suites offer further choice, with queen-size beds and ensuite bathrooms.  Finally, the family suite has two bedrooms and a kitchenette, along with a lounge area and all the comforts you could wish for, making it perfect for families with young children.

Nowra itself offers you a choice of major department stores, small boutiques and specialty stores, as well as many sporting facilities and attractions such as the Meroogal Historic House, home to four generations of women and a great example of Gothic-revival architecture.  Wander along one of the many foreshore tracks and enjoy spectacular views of the river.  Or if you prefer, take the river cruise and relax as you get a different perspective on the area.

Of course, just beyond Nowra lie many jewels just waiting to be explored, such as Kangaroo Valley, with the oldest sandstone suspension bridge in Australia, Berry and its many furniture makers, art & craft galleries and antique shops – to say nothing of the cafes, restaurants and artisan food providores, to Jervis Bay with its delightful beaches and bays and dolphin and whale watching cruises.

You could easily spend weeks exploring all there is to see and do in the Nowra region and the Avaleen Lodge Motor Inn is the perfect base for your tour of discovery on the south coast.

About the Author
Lisa Monk is a marketing communications writer with a diverse background that includes experience in travel, hotel, finance, public relations and advertising. She has worked with Club Med, the Holiday Inn group and on a number of other travel projects on a freelance basis.  Lisa has travelled throughout Asia Pacific, North America and England.

Lisa now works with TakeABreak.com.au as editor of the Holiday Inspirations newsletter and other publications.  She lives in Sydney with her husband Andy, and sons Joseph and Nicholas.