Judith’s guidebook
City/town information
Berry is a 15-20 min drive from Merribee and is known for its excellent food and shopping. We recommend Milkwood Bakery for pastries, sourdough bread and cakes, Il Locale for their delicious ice cream made with local milk and South on Albany for beautiful fine dining
284 locals recommend
Berry
73 Queen StBerry is a 15-20 min drive from Merribee and is known for its excellent food and shopping. We recommend Milkwood Bakery for pastries, sourdough bread and cakes, Il Locale for their delicious ice cream made with local milk and South on Albany for beautiful fine dining
Milton is a 55 min drive South and is a gorgeous beach town. For coffee, cakes and lunch we highly recommend Milk Haus, Flour Water Salt and Pilgrims Vegetarian cafe and Cupitt's Winery for lunch or dinner
176 locals recommend
Milton
Milton is a 55 min drive South and is a gorgeous beach town. For coffee, cakes and lunch we highly recommend Milk Haus, Flour Water Salt and Pilgrims Vegetarian cafe and Cupitt's Winery for lunch or dinner
Sightseeing
Seven Mile Beach is located at a 24 min drive. It makes up just over 12 kms of coastline,
bordered by dense plant-life, it provides the perfect escape into nature.
165 locals recommend
Seven Mile Beach
Seven Mile Beach is located at a 24 min drive. It makes up just over 12 kms of coastline,
bordered by dense plant-life, it provides the perfect escape into nature.
Cave Beach is located 40min drive away on the southern side of Booderee National Park. There is often good surf particularly in a Northeast wind and South or Southeast swell
26 locals recommend
Cave Beach
Cave Beach is located 40min drive away on the southern side of Booderee National Park. There is often good surf particularly in a Northeast wind and South or Southeast swell
Bass Point is a 52min drive away and is most widely known for its diverse marine habitat and a popular location for scuba diving and snorkelling.
25 locals recommend
Bass Point Reserve
Bass Point Tourist RoadBass Point is a 52min drive away and is most widely known for its diverse marine habitat and a popular location for scuba diving and snorkelling.
Shoalhaven Zoo boasts an extensive collection of native and exotic animals, set in amongst the most spectacular natural rock formations and bushland, all on the banks of the beautiful Shoalhaven River.
176 locals recommend
Shoalhaven Zoo And Adventure World
23 Rock Hill RdShoalhaven Zoo boasts an extensive collection of native and exotic animals, set in amongst the most spectacular natural rock formations and bushland, all on the banks of the beautiful Shoalhaven River.
The Australian Fleet Air Arm Museum, is a military aerospace museum located at the naval air station HMAS Albatross, near Nowra. Nice place for kids to visit. Plenty to see, interact with and has a great souvenir shop.
35 locals recommend
Fleet Air Arm Museum
489A Albatross RdThe Australian Fleet Air Arm Museum, is a military aerospace museum located at the naval air station HMAS Albatross, near Nowra. Nice place for kids to visit. Plenty to see, interact with and has a great souvenir shop.
Located behind beautiful Berry, is a hidden treasure featuring exquisite forests, timeless geological features and, depending on the mood of Mother Nature, a vista of the coastline that is truly magnificent. Family Friendly
93 locals recommend
Drawing Room Rocks
Located behind beautiful Berry, is a hidden treasure featuring exquisite forests, timeless geological features and, depending on the mood of Mother Nature, a vista of the coastline that is truly magnificent. Family Friendly
The Grotto Walk is a 2.6 km loop trail located near Nowra, New South Wales, Australia that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and trail running.
Grade: 1 Distance: 2km loop Time: 2 hours
8 locals recommend
The Grotto Nowra
Yurunga DriveThe Grotto Walk is a 2.6 km loop trail located near Nowra, New South Wales, Australia that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and trail running.
Grade: 1 Distance: 2km loop Time: 2 hours
Nowra is home to the arts hub for the entire Shoalhaven Region. There are four exhibition spaces inside, with the Main Gallery staging travelling national and regional collections, invited or curated exhibitions, or shows introducing you to the considerable talent in Nowra and nearby towns.
15 locals recommend
Shoalhaven Regional Gallery, Nowra
12 Berry StNowra is home to the arts hub for the entire Shoalhaven Region. There are four exhibition spaces inside, with the Main Gallery staging travelling national and regional collections, invited or curated exhibitions, or shows introducing you to the considerable talent in Nowra and nearby towns.
Food scene
Located along the southern bank of the Shoalhaven River, Ponte (meaning ‘Bridge’) is Nowra’s new waterfront Restaurant and Wine Bar. Ponte is the ideal location for a long lunch, sunset drink or dinner with family / friends.
16 locals recommend
Ponte Bar and Dining
10 Wharf RdLocated along the southern bank of the Shoalhaven River, Ponte (meaning ‘Bridge’) is Nowra’s new waterfront Restaurant and Wine Bar. Ponte is the ideal location for a long lunch, sunset drink or dinner with family / friends.
Enjoy rustic and seasonal country dishes, enhanced with many homemade delights! You’ll no doubt smell fresh bread being baked daily on the premises and look out for notations on the menu, indicating locally grown or estate ingredients
47 locals recommend
The Butter Factory Restaurant
739 Greenwell Point RdEnjoy rustic and seasonal country dishes, enhanced with many homemade delights! You’ll no doubt smell fresh bread being baked daily on the premises and look out for notations on the menu, indicating locally grown or estate ingredients
Take in the stunning views of Jervis Bay while you eat and drink at the iconic Huskisson Hotel with family and friends.
The Pub Bistro has an extensive menu ranging from local seafood and steaks, classic pub grub and family favourite pizzas. The Pavilion Bar & Kitchen showcases the best local sea-to-plate produce while the star of the show is the custom smoker, slow cooking BBQ favourite brisket on a daily basis.
206 locals recommend
Huskisson Hotel
75 Owen StTake in the stunning views of Jervis Bay while you eat and drink at the iconic Huskisson Hotel with family and friends.
The Pub Bistro has an extensive menu ranging from local seafood and steaks, classic pub grub and family favourite pizzas. The Pavilion Bar & Kitchen showcases the best local sea-to-plate produce while the star of the show is the custom smoker, slow cooking BBQ favourite brisket on a daily basis.
Casual cafe dining at its finest. Everything made fresh to order. Their 'Megashakes' are made to amaze!!
6 locals recommend
Cherubs 3
129 Junction StCasual cafe dining at its finest. Everything made fresh to order. Their 'Megashakes' are made to amaze!!
Two Figs Winery focus on passion for the Shoalhaven region and producing elegant, award-winning wines. They are a family-owned boutique winery that sits atop a hill in Back Forest NSW. They craft premium, cool-climate wines that reflect their unique climate and passion for wine making.
146 locals recommend
Two Figs Winery
905 Bolong RdTwo Figs Winery focus on passion for the Shoalhaven region and producing elegant, award-winning wines. They are a family-owned boutique winery that sits atop a hill in Back Forest NSW. They craft premium, cool-climate wines that reflect their unique climate and passion for wine making.
A fabulous gourmet meat, fish and fruit & vegetables market, at the end of the street (Cnr Moss St and Princes Hwy).
50 locals recommend
Nowra Fresh Fish & Meat Market
2 East StA fabulous gourmet meat, fish and fruit & vegetables market, at the end of the street (Cnr Moss St and Princes Hwy).
The best coffee in Nowra! Specialises in authentic 50’s flavoursome mid / northern Italian style espresso. Having trained under Barry Constable whose knowledge of authentic espresso roasting originated in the 1950’s Florence café scene.
23 locals recommend
Hyper Hyper Coffee
85 North StThe best coffee in Nowra! Specialises in authentic 50’s flavoursome mid / northern Italian style espresso. Having trained under Barry Constable whose knowledge of authentic espresso roasting originated in the 1950’s Florence café scene.
At Beleaf Table Japanese Restaurant they provide quality food that taste great every single time. They pride ourselves on serving our customers delicious genuine dishes like: Japanese & Thai
16 locals recommend
Thai Riverside Restaurant
27 Bridge RoadAt Beleaf Table Japanese Restaurant they provide quality food that taste great every single time. They pride ourselves on serving our customers delicious genuine dishes like: Japanese & Thai