Visit New South Wales

FROM BERRY TO THE BORDER
NSW's southern stretch of coastline is one of the State's best-kept secrets. It may not attract nearly as many visitors as the north, but it should: the entire region is an absolute jewel. It's not unusual to pitch your tent in lush forest, perched right on the edge of fantastic surf beaches – or next to an untouched, crystal clear cove just made for swimming, snorkelling and diving.

> The area also caters for those seeking a little luxury – and amongst its attractive fishing and seaside towns are excellent guest houses, B&Bs, seaside resorts and hotels. The route from the Shoalhaven to the Eurobodalla Coast, and through the Sapphire Coast to the Victorian border, is one of the prettiest in the State.

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FAMOUS FOR...

Picture-perfect lagoons with white sands are plentiful in the region.

White sand beaches Hyams Beach in the Jervis Bay Marine National Park boasts the whitest sand in the world. The White Sands Carnival is held in Huskisson every Easter.

Sheer sea cliffs The Beecroft Peninsula is famed for its dramatic cliffs – a huge 90m high at the Point Perpendicular lighthouse, which offers fantastic views of Jervis Bay.

Tasty cheese In Bega Valley Shire, the lush farming town of Bega is well-known for its rich cheese-making culture.

Whaling legends There is some superb history to be found in the old whaling town of Eden. Book whale watching cruises or visit the Killer Whale Museum, where you'll learn about the extraordinary relationship between humans and killer whales.

DID YOU KNOW...?

The Souht Coast is well-known for its farming lands.

You can take a walk (for a small fee) inside the beautiful sub-tropical Minnamurra Rainforest, located in the Budderoo National Park west of Kiama.
The region's National Parks, abound with all kinds of wildlife, including kangaroos, possums, and birds. The Rainbow Lorikeets at Greenpatch in Jervis Bay National Park entertain campers at all times of the day.
The heart-shaped beach at Honeymoon Bay on the Beecroft Peninsula southeast of Nowra is the perfect spot for a romantic picnic.
You can really get back to nature in the Booderee National Park, where there are three very good camp sites – Green Patch and Bristol Point are both right next to lovely beaches. Also in the park is Caves Beach, a more basic camping ground but still very picturesque, located next to a surfing beach.
There's a free wetlands boardwalk on the Nowra side of Huskisson, near the Lady Denman Heritage Complex.
Seals and little penguins can be found at Montague Island, a nature reserve off the coast of Narooma, a popular seaside resort town.

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Climate

The region is renowned for great weather and warm sunny days, particularly from Nov-Feb. However as the temperature can drop, particularly at night, you may need an extra layer or two over your bikini.

Distance from Sydney

Via the Princes Highway, Jervis Bay is 214km (133 miles) south of Sydney. Sydney to Eden is 501kms.

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