Lord Howe Island to enjoy beautiful nature, swim, snorkel, scuba dive and swim

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The
southern most reef in the world near Lord Howe Island is the home to
500 species of marine life and 90 species of coral. If you love to
snorkel, then the crystal clear water surrounding Lord Howe Island is
second to none. For those who are not so familiar where it is located,
Lord Howe is in the Tasman Sea almost exactly east of Port Macquarie
(circa 1.5hr flight from Port Macquarie). When looking for a place to
stay, look at the Lord Howe Island packages for holiday accommodation including holiday apartments in Lord Howe Island to spend a relaxing night while on holiday.




Lets check out few things to enjoy while on holiday here.

• Snorkel at Neds Beach in Lord Howe Island and you will be fascinated with spectacular marine life and corals.

• Take a ride on a glass bottom boat where you can see some of the marine life below without getting wet.

• Enjoy a day of scuba diving at one of the 60 popular dive sites.

• If you are a more experienced diver, you also have the opportunity to enjoy deep sea diving.

• Surf or body board at “Champagne Surf” at Blinky Beach.

• If you love kayaking, then enjoy a leisurely paddle from Neds Beach to Roach Island. This is also a superb way of enjoying the serenity and beauty surrounding Lord Howe Island.

• Go walking or hiking enjoying the nature and spectacular scenery of this pretty island. One of the popular walks is the walk to Transit Hill where you will get the chance to soak in the breathtaking beauty across the island towards the ocean.

• The 8 hour challenging return climb to the summit of Mt Gower
  is not for the faint hearted. The challenging day hike consists of
  steep drops and rope assisted climbs. Those who are up to the challenge
  are rewarded with some of the rare plants and wild life confined only to
  Lord Howe Island.

• Take advantage of the many vantage points in the island to enjoy bird watching. Lord Howe Island is popular as a premier bird watching destination in Australia.

• Play a round of golf in one of the most scenic golf courses in the world which is in the midst of rainforests, mountains and the ocean.

• Take a bike ride along the 13km scenic track which takes you past golden beaches and through rainforests.

• Whether you are walking or cycling, you will be tempted to stop and have a swim in the crystal clear waters at one of the spectacular beaches in Lord Howe Island.

Lord Howe Island packages for accommodation including holiday apartments in Lord Howe Island can be secured when looking for a place to stay during your vacation.




Online reservations are also possible via this link. Select “New South Wales” as the state and “Lord Howe Island” as the region for your search.

Explore Riverina the food bowl of Australia during your holidays

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Riverina
is known to be one of the most fertile regions in New South Wales. This
food bowl of Australia is proud to produce variety of rice grains,
citrus and grape wines, where the semillion seems to be the popular
grape variety grown here. Accommodation options are varied. You will be
able to book one of the hotels or motels in Wagga Wagga or motels in Deniliquin to stay while exploring the Riverina region.




Come on holiday on a wine tour and you will get the chance to visit
the De Bortoli, McWilliams Hanwood wineries and several more. This is
also a destination to enjoy chocolate tasting and variety of local
licorice biscuits, cookies etc.




Come over on holiday and this is what awaits you.

• If you arrive during spring, you will enjoy the amazing display of
  yellow fields which comprise of canola crops which stretch for miles on
  end. What a spectacular site!

• Pay a visit to rice and citrus farms.

• Visit the wineries and cellar doors such as De Bortoli, McWilliams and buy your favourite wines to take back home.

• Drop into the chocolate and licorice factories.

• Visit the Temora Aviation Museum. Look at the amazing collection of
  historic aircrafts.  Find out when the monthly flying dates are so that
  you can enjoy a ride.

• Enjoy a bite in one of the cafes, have a picnic and enjoy the
  gardens in the area. One such place where tourists and travellers stop
  by and enjoy a relaxing break is the “Gundagai’s Dog on the Tucker Box”.

• Take a drive from Deniliquin to Hay along the Long Paddock Drive enjoying the colonial heritage of this region along the way.

• The region is famous for its Merino sheep industry. Stop over at The
  Peppin Heritage Centre in Deniliquin to learn about the evolution of
  sheep industry in the area.

• Even if you have never been fascinated with art glass, a visit to
  the The National Art Glass Gallery in Wagga Wagga will amaze you. There
  is a fascinating collection of pretty contemporary art glass including
  stained glass, engraved glass art, sand- blown and hot – blown glass of
  various types.

• Take time to explore the Murrumbidgee Valley National Park known to
  be the largest coverage of river red gum forests in the world. You can
  explore the park during a leisurely bush walk or on a biking tour.
  Kayaking the waterways is yet another superb way of exploring this
  national park.

Stay and explore the Riverina region by booking one of the motels in Wagga Wagga or motels in Deniliquin.




You will also be able to secure an online reservation via this link. Remember to select “NSW” as the state and region “Riverina” when searching for accommodation.

Fabulous food and wine experiences in Central NSW

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Holidays
in Central NSW will offer you the chance to indulge in some of the best
food and wine experiences. Cellar doors, farms, restaurants, cafes,
weekly food markets offer you mouth watering local produce including
cheeses, freshly baked breads, olive oils, wine and more for a truly
divine experience. There are many popular townships in the area which
you must explore.  You may want to book into one of the motels in Dubbo, motels in Bathurst or one of the motels in Orange when touring this area.


Here are the places to explore, visit and things to see in Central New South Wales.

• Check out the cellar doors and wineries in Mudgee famous for
  producing the best chardonnays in Australia as well as some of the best
  full bodied wines. Mudgee with its Mediterranean equivalent climate is
  the home of circa 36 cellar doors and 12 wineries. Come over and enjoy
  not only quality wine but delicious food, cheeses, olives and nuts
  produced locally.

• Visit Orange, Bathurst, Wellington, Cabonne and Blayney where you
  can enjoy the shiraz, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc produced from the
  cool climate grapes produced in this region.

• Visit towns such as Condobolin, Gulgong, Grenfell, Forbes, Sofala famous during the historic gold rush era.

• Check out the museum under the bridge in Coonamble.

• Explore the aviation museum in Narromine.

• Visit the regional art galleries in Bathurst, Cowra, Glenfell,
  Orange and Coonamble as well as historic towns such as Hill End and
  Gulargambone.

• Head further north to visit the ever so popular township of Dubbo.
  When you are here a visit to the Western Plains Zoo is a must. This open
  range zoo is the home to more than 700 species of animals from around
  the world where you can spend an enjoyable day or a couple of days
  either seeing the animals by foot, on a bicycle or driving around in a car.

• Visit the Dubbo Gaol functional between 1859 and 1966 where  you
  will get a glimpse of the harsh punishment given to even petty thieves
  in those by gone dark era.

• Whether you love astronomy or not, a visit to the observatory and
  satellite centre in Parkes will be a memorable experience. This is one
  of the centres which relayed live satellite pictures when Neil Armstrong
  landed on the moon.

This region is vast and intriguing. You need to plan your holiday to
stay a few days in the region and explore.  Motels in Dubbo, Bathurst,
Orange or motels in Mudgee
 as well as short term rentals in other smaller townships are available
for you to break journey when travelling in this region.


Online bookings are also possible by clicking this link.
Remember to select New South Wales as the state and “ Central New South
Wales “ as the region when you are searching for holiday accommodation
via this link.

Beautiful South Coast of NSW awaits to be explored

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Have
you been on holiday to the south coast of New South Wales?  The coastal
stretch expands to hundreds of kilometers and the lush country is
blessed with such spectacular beaches, bays, lakes and national parks
where you can just relax while on holiday or maybe look for some
sporting activities like surfing, diving, fishing, kayaking or lengthy
bushwalks. What ever you fancy, its all taken care of when you are
holidaying here. To top it up great shopping and classy cafes,
restaurants and takeaway seafood outlets are all there for you to
experience a wonderful and memorable vacation. Places to stay are plenty
too. Right along the south coast from Wollongong to Kiama, Berry,
Nowra, Callala Bay, Culburra Beach, Hyams, Huskisson, Vincentia in
Jervis Bay and then accommodation in Mollymook Beach
in the Shoalhaven as well as Batemans Bay and further south are blessed
with resort townships offering plenty of affordable south coast
accommodation for your holiday.




Many who love to explore and enjoy the south coast opt to take the scenic Grand Pacific Coastal Drive
from Royal National Park south of Sydney up to Nowra. This drive in
sections sweeps right out to the sea and will take you past pretty
villages, beautiful beaches and scenic lookouts.  Do stop over and enjoy
the beauty when you are at a lookout point or driving through a quaint
coastal township.


Are you the adventurous type? If you are then try hang gliding at Bald Hill near Helensburgh and skydive in Wollongong.




Have you ever thought of learning to surf (that is if you are not one now)? Well you can learn to surf at the surf beach called “The Farm” at the Killalea State Park close to Shell Cove and Shell Harbour. This is a national surfing reserve with vast hectares of fabulous surf beaches.




There are thrills for the nature lovers too. Take a walk in Ben Boyd National Park where you will be fascinated with the pretty beaches, the spectacular rock formations along some of the rugged coastline.


Your exploration of the south coast is not complete without some time spent in pretty Kiama. You must visit the popular “Kiama Blow Hole” and if time permits take the Kiama Coast walk to admire the rugged coastal terrain.  Kiama also offers great beaches for surfing enthusiasts.


Wine enthusiasts should note that Shoalhaven region is the premier wine region of the south coast. There are circa 20 vineyards and 11 cellar doors
in the shoalhaven region and some world class restaurants when you are
looking for a place to wine and dine. Some known dining spots are Silos Restaurant, Coolangatta Estate and Cupitt’s Winery in Ulladulla where you can dine in the winery.




The Shoalhaven is blessed with beautiful coastal suburbs such as
Milton, Narrawallee, Mollymook, Ulladulla, Kings Point, Tabouries Lake,
Burill Lake and many more for you to explore. You could stay in one of
the apartments or a holiday house in Mollymook where you have the luxury of not only enjoying the pretty beaches but you also have access to two of the best golf courses the country has to offer. Well if you love fine dining, Rick Stein’s Bannisters has also found Mollymook as its home.




If you have made the journey from Sydney along the coast to the
south, you could make the return journey to Sydney via the inland route
exploring the scenic hinterland in Jamberoo and Kangaroo Valley as well as some of the pretty suburbs in the southern Highlands such as Bowral, Bundanoon, Mittagong and Moss Vale.




The beautiful south coast eagerly awaits to be explored by you.

Leisurely fun including culture and heritage in Central Coast

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Did you read our previous blog post
on things to do and attractions in Central Coast? Well, that is not
all. There are lots more fun activities, attractions, culture and
heritage you can explore while holidaying here. Accommodation options
are plenty such as holiday houses in Terrigal
and caravan parks in central coast including caravan parks in Avoca
Beach available to stay for a few days when planning your holiday. Let
us check out what is there to explore straight away.

• Wharf in Patonga
  – What a beautiful spot to just sit by and enjoy the spectacular
  waterfront. There are fish and chips shops nearby when you feel like
  having a bite.
• Rock pool in Pearl Beach – Take a dip at the rock pool at the southern end of Pearl Beach. This is a natural rock pool filled with sea water.
• Take a Ferry – What better way to enjoy the waterways than taking a ferry along the Brisbane Waters.
• Somersby Falls – Do you like nature? Head to Somersby Falls to be greeted with soothing sounds of the cascading water fall.
• Head to the Skillion in Terrigal – This is where you can enjoy 180 degree views towards Forresters Beach and MacMasters Beach.
• Crackneck Point Lookout in Bateau Bay – This is a
  popular spot for whale watching during the migration season. It is a
  superb spot to enjoy a picnic with family and friends too.
• Come to The Entrance – Bring the young ones to witness pelican feeding at 3.30pm every afternoon at the Memorial Park.  If you come over on the 1^st or 3^rd Saturday of the month, Memorial Park markets are just the place where you can purchase some fresh local produce.
• Wyong Milk Factory – Taste the beautifully handmade chocolates at the Luka Chocolate factory.
• Gosford Regional Art Gallery – Enjoy some of the wonderful creations.
• Tour of the Distillery – Take a tour of the distillery in Erina where you can taste award winning liqueurs and spirits.
• Tour the Six String Brewing Company in Erina – Take a tour of the brewery and taste some of the special beer brewed on site.
• Ken Duncan Gallery – Admire Ken Duncan’s inspirational photography at this art gallery.
• Come to Laycock Street Theatre – See one of the entertaining performances at this community theatre.
• Fruit Wines at Firescreek in Holgate – Try out dessert wines where there is a mixture of fruit, herb and flower wines.
• Jacqui’s Art Gallery and Studio at Buff point – Enjoy the paintings, porcelain and jewellery work from various artists exhibited in the studio.
• Norah Head Lighthouse – Learn about the maritime history of the region while on a guided tour of this historic lighthouse in Norah Head.

The coastal fringe of the central coast is blessed with many places to stay. Holiday houses in Terrigal or one of the resorts in Central Coast will be superb for you to stay and explore this paradise in NSW.

Central Coast holidays in Avoca, Terrigal, Gosford, Copacabana and more

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Just
40 minutes drive north of Sydney brings you to the region known as the
Central Coast of New South Wales blessed with pretty coastal suburbs
offering a relaxed beach lifestyle.  The suburbs such as Gosford and
Wyong though known to be urban offer a spectacular coastal outlook
especially along the waters edge. Suburbs such as Terrigal, Avoca,
Copacabana, Killcare and MacMasters Beach are popular holiday suburbs
which offer a vibrant café lifestyle in addition to the spectacular
beaches. Then you get The Entrance area which is a hub of activity and
entertainment for the whole family. Many visitors including the Sydney
residents flock to the area on a sunny weekend for a fun filled day
outing. The beaches are not the only attraction in central coast. The
wilderness and the national parks in the hinterland area are a paradise
for lovers of nature.  Come over and stay in one of the hotels in Avoca beach,
or in one of the holiday houses in Terrigal or may be a caravan park in
the central coast when planning your next holiday break. You will enjoy
all the activities we have offered you below.

• Aquafun at Avoca Lake – Enjoy some water sporting activities either on a kayak or pedal boat in the lake.
• Ettalong Beach – Hire a boat from one of the
  boatsheds and explore the waterways at leisure. This will be such a
  lovely day out with family and friends.
• Australian Reptile Park – Spend the day in the park
  seeing the reptiles, kangaroos, koalas, Tasmanian Devils including
  exciting shows held throughout the day.
• Segway – If you are over 9 years of age enjoy Mt Penang parkways on a segway.
• Mini Golf – Come to Mingara to have fun at the 18 hole mini golf park. This will be family fun for all ages.
• Learn how to surf – This will be your ideal chance
  to learn surfing. Drop into the tourist information centre to get
  details of surfing schools and instructors so that you can book a few
  lessons while on holiday.
• Catamaran and Boat Hire – Head to Long Jetty where you can hire catamarans, pedal boats, kayaks and tinnies for some exciting aqua fun.
• Walkabout Wild Life Park at Calga – Mingle among Aussie wild life, visit ancient aboriginal sites and learn about native bush medicines and of bush tucker.
• Glenworth Valley Adventures – Plan to spend a day
  at the outdoor adventure centre and enjoy abseiling, quad biking,
  kayaking and horse riding in this vast acreage.
• Mt. Pennang Gardens – See the amazing number of Australian plant species and enjoy the Wondabyne Stone sculptures in the gardens.
•  Bouddi Coastal Walk – Enjoy this scenic walk in Bouddi National Park offering spectacular views and super picnic spots along the way.
• Reef and Game Fishing – You can venture on all day
  game fishing expedition or a morning reef fishing expedition. The
  tourist information centre will provide you details where to go.
• Mountain Biking at Ourimbah State Forest – Popular pass time and it is enjoyable.
• Tree Top Adventure Park – If you need some adventure and excitement the time spent at the adventure park will be no doubt exciting.
• Dive around the Ex–HMAS Adelaide – If you enjoy diving, this artificial reef just minutes from the coast is just the adventure for you.
• Tandem flight or a Heli ride – Fly around in a fully open aircraft or a helicopter to soak in the amazing beauty of central coast from above.

You
may have already gathered that central coast of NSW has so much to
offer and aplenty of things to see. For those who like adventure the
things on offer are some of the best you can experience while on
holiday. So why not plan to stay here for couple of day or more by
booking one of the caravan parks in Avoca Beach or a holiday accommodation in Terrigal for your vacation?

Explore Mornington, Queenscliff, Frankston in the peninsula during your next holidays

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Mornington
Peninsula just a short distance from Melbourne is a place where you can
enjoy many things while on vacation. The seaside villages in the
peninsula are ever so popular among tourists. You will be able to find a
bed and breakfast in Mornington Peninsula,  hotels in Queenscliff or one of the motels in Frankston as the base for you to explore this fascinating destination.




This is what you can get up to during your holidays here.

• Visit some of the hinterland wineries to taste and collect some award winning wines to take back with you.
• Enjoy the various galleries in the area which exhibit work of art
  from local and international artists, shopping, botanic gardens,
  sporting activities in Frankston.
• Visit the popular Wednesday markets in Frankston main street.
• Visit the Mornington’s historic buildings dating back as far as the 1850s.
• Taste the mouth watering delicacies at one of the classy restaurants or cafes.
• Take a tour to see dolphins and fur seals.
• Go walking or cycling in one of the many tracks in the national parks.
• Play a round of golf in one of the scenic golf courses.
• Swim, kayak or paddle board while you are staying close to the beach in one of the coastal villages.
• Take the heritage railway from Mornington to Moorooduc which operates on the first  three Sundays of the month.
• Visit the Mills Beach the home of delightfully colourful bathing boxes.
• Spend some time in the seaside resort town Dromana and check out the spectacular views from Arthurs Seat.
• Take a trip to Red Hill and visit the top notch wineries where you will also able to taste wine, dine in boutique restaurants.
• Swim with seals and dolphins while you are in Sorrento.
• Take a ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliff or to Bellarine Peninsula. The passenger and car ferry usually departs hourly.

Plan your accommodation ahead by booking one of the bed and breakfast
or resorts in Mornington Peninsula or hotels in Queenscliff or a inn or
motels in Frankston or Dromana before heading over.


Online bookings are also possible via this link.

Coastal holidays in Phillip Island and Bass Coast

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The
Bass Coast region and Phillip Island offer relaxing holidays with the
opportunity of enjoying spectacular nature. The townships such as
Inverloch, Cape Paterson, Wonthaggi, Bass, Grantville, San Remo and
Cowes offer foreshore parks, picnic areas, boutique shopping, water
activities and plenty of superb dining options. You can find suitable
holiday accommodation in Phillip Island or in Bass Coast such as one of
the Inverloch accommodation or a caravan park in Phillip Island when planning to visit here.




For ease of reference we will offer you some of the activities and attractions when holidaying in this area.

• Inverloch – Check out Bunurong National Park
  located between Cape Paterson and Inverloch. The area is superb for
  snorkeling, diving and exploring the rock pool formations. If you are a
   lover of nature then, the rock formations, the coves , sandstone
  formations and the marine life will fascinate you.
• Cape Paterson – Take the journey south of Inverloch
  along the Bunurong Coastal Drive which offer you beautiful scenery
  right up to Cape Paterson.  You should stop by on the way and take a
  walk to explore the secluded bays.
• Wonthaggi – Short distance from Cape Paterson will
  bring you to Wonthaggi. While you are here take trip to the state coal
  mine and trek the Bass Coast Rail Trail a recreational trek running from
  Kilcunda to Wonthaggi along an old railway corridor.
• San Remo – This fishing port is the gateway to
  Phillip Island. If you visit during mid day, you will be able to watch
  the pelican feeding, a thrilling experience for the young ones.
• Newhaven – Visit The National Vietnam Museum to see
  the exhibits such as the uniforms, equipment, vehicles, aircrafts,
  artillery etc used between 1962 and 1972 during the Vietnam War.
• Cowes – Take a
  scenic cruise from this main township of Phillip Island. You can engage
  in fishing, kayaking, playing a round of golf and enjoy mouth watering
  seafood while you are here. When night falls take a guided tour to see
  the “Fairy Penguins” parade and observe their nesting colonies.
• Seal Rocks – Take an eco cruise to see the amazing Fur Seals. Seal Rocks is known to be world’s largest Australian Fur Seal colony.
• Koala Conservation Centre – Take the journey on one of the treetop walkways to observe the koalas in their natural habitat.
• Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit – When you need
  some deviation from beautiful nature, the Grand Prix Circuit will offer
  you plenty of excitement. Go-karts for big kids and a playground for
  little ones are there for a fun family day out.
• Cape Woolamai – This being the highest point in
  Phillip Island offer you scenic views of pink granite cliffs, pretty
  beaches and the surf. The area is popular among surfing enthusiasts. 
  Take the walking tracks which leads to the end of the cape offering
  stunning views of the Bass Strait.
• Rhyll Inlet – You may be able to see the wading
  birds known to use the reserve area as a breeding ground after
  travelling thousands of kilometers during their annual migration. There
  are walking tracks and cycling tracks in Rhyll for you to leisurely
  enjoy the scenic surroundings. There are many picnic areas and barbeque
  facilities to enjoy a relaxing day out with the family.

When looking for a place to stay, check out holiday accommodation in Inverloch or one of the caravan parks in Phillip Island or Cowes to suit your needs.




Online reservations of holiday rentals in Phillip Island are also possible via this link (select Victoria as the state and Phillip Island as the region when searching for accommodation).

Family holidays in east Gippsland in Mallacoota or in Gipsy Point

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For
those who love nature the East Gippsland terrain of Victoria is a
wonderful place to explore.  While the area boasts the largest remaining
temperate rainforests in Victoria, it is also home to national parks
and coastal parks which sums up to ten in total. These parks are home to
various marine and wild life as well as rare birds. The waters are a
playground for dolphins, seals and the majestic whales during late
autumn. In this article we will look at Gipsy Point and Mallacoota and
attractions during your holidays in these two quaint villages. Book East
Gippsland holiday accommodation such as one of the Mallacoota holiday rentals, one of the motels or hotels in Mallacoota or in Gipsy Point when it is time to travel.




Gipsy Point is a village situated at the fringe of
Croajingolong National Park. This place is ideal for boating, fishing,
bird watching and bushwalking in such peaceful and tranquil settings.
This is a wonderful place to enjoy a picnic along the watchers edge. You
will notice the White Bellied Sea Eagles circling the skies in the area
ever so often and watch out for the pretty Azure Kingfisher spotted
often in this area.




Scenic village known as Mallacoota at the eastern
edge of Victoria is yet another coastal paradise which needs to be
explored. The quaint village is surrounded with bushland, pretty
secluded beaches and many waterways ideal for sailing, boating and
fishing. Come over here and your family holidays could include
waterskiing, snorkeling and relaxed walks soaking the beauty of natural
surroundings.


Let us see what you can do while holidaying in Gipsy Point or Mallacoota.

• For those who are active should climb the Genoa Peak
  for stunning views of Mallacoota Inlet and the surrounding national
  parks. There are several not so hectic family walks which you can try
  during your holidays. During your walks keep an eye for the cute Koalas
  who may be resting on top of the eucalypt trees.
• Take a walk around Shipwreck Creek. Enjoy the display of wild flowers in spring and the stunning views up to Gabo Island and Howe Range.
• Try the walking tracks near the Wingan Inlet which takes you past rock pools, fern gullies and Wingan River rapids.
• Take the scenic Fly Cove Walking Track which offer pretty views of Fly Cove and skerries which are rock islands inhabited by Australian and New Zealand Fur Seals.
• If you are an experienced hiker the one hundred kilometer Wilderness Coastal Walk
  from Wonboyn in NSW to Sydenham Inlet in Croajingolong National Park
  which takes you through beaches, coastal estuaries, heathlands and rocky
  terrain is just ideal for you. This scenic hike should be tried only by
  experienced and well equipped hikers due to its remoteness and the
  rugged terrain.

Book one of the Mallacoota holiday accommodation,  motels or hotels in Mallacoota or in Gipsy Point for your vacation. Online bookings are also possible here (Select Victoria as the state and Gippsland as the region when searching).

Shellharbour for great beaches, fishing, walking, cycling, sky diving, scuba diving and more

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Continue
on Grand Pacific Drive along the eastern fringe of Lake Illawarra and
it will take you to Shellharbour. The name derived from the huge
quantities of shells deposited in Aboriginal middens in the coastline of
this township. Shellharbour is known to be one of the oldest
settlements in the south coast of NSW.  You can secure a Shellharbour resort, bed and breakfast or a caravan park in Shellharbour when planning a vacation in this beautiful holiday resort area.




Whether you plan to relax or seeking adventure during your beach
holidays, the south coast holiday resort has it all.  Stunning beaches,
excellent fishing, scuba diving, cycle tracks, walkways, picnic spots
and those who love extreme sports can try skydiving too.




A holiday in Shellharbour is not complete without trying out the
“yummy” fresh seafood at one of the classy eateries. There are up market
restaurants as well as many take away outlets and cafes if you wish to
pick some food and relax by the waterfront.  While on holiday look at
the exhibits at the Illawarra Light Rail Museum at Albion Park (taking a
ride on diesel and steam trains will be such family fun) and enjoy the
historic aircrafts at the Aviation Museum. For those who like art,
craft, jewellery and clothing must visit the markets on the 4^th
Sunday of each month. Even if there is nothing which you fancy at the
Sunday markets, it will be a relaxing day listening to the musicians and
entertained by the performers during the market day.




This is what makes your Shellharbour holiday a memorable one.

• Spectacular beaches.
• Great fishing opportunities.
• Cycle tracks and walking tracks for those who love to keep fit during holidays.
• Take a scenic flight from Albion Park.
• Those who love extreme sports can experience sky diving.
• Great restaurants, cafes, takeaway food outlets for you to experience mouth watering delights.
• Have a look at the historic rail exhibits at the Illawarra Light Rail Museum.
• Have a look at the historic aircrafts at the Aviation Museum.
• Collect art and craft, jewellery and cloths  at the local Sunday markets.
• Great scuba diving and snorkeling at Bass Point Reserve and Bushrangers Bay Aquatic Reserve.
• Go on a bushwalk or enjoy a picnic at Killalea State Park.
• Surfboarding at Killalea Beach.
• Enjoy a family day out at Blackbutt Forest Reserve which offer
  barbeque facilities and playground facilities for young ones to have a
  great time.  The reserve also offer walking trails.
• Head to Lake Illawarra to enjoy the local bird life including the
  pelicans, black swans and variety of other bird species which thrive in
  this coastal paradise.

Come over and make Shellharbour in the south coast of New South Wales
 your next holiday destination. There are resorts in Shellharbour, caravan parks in Shellharbour,
bed and breakfast accommodation or even motels in Shellharbour or
hotels when you wish to secure a place to stay during your holidays.




You can also secure other south coast accommodation in NSW by clicking here (select NSW as the state and south coast as the region when searching).