NSW South Coast travel destination

LIVING HISTORY

Great beaches and a pristine hinterland showcase some of the most beautiful aspects of the Mid South Coast Area.

This beautiful section of the NSW Mid South Coast begins at Berrara, 190 kilometres south of Sydney, and offers frequent glimpses of the spectacular coastline, famous surfing beaches, rich hinterland farming and mountainous interior.

Captain James Cook commented on the landscape during his exploratory journey along the east coast of Australia in 1770. The earliest land grant in the immediate area was made to the Reverend Thomas Kendall in 1827 at Milton, just north of Ulladulla. His grandson, Henry Kendall, was born on the family estate and went on to become one of the country’s best-loved poets. The Milton Scarecrow Festival is held annually on the June long weekend.

Ulladulla is home to a fishing fleet, which is blessed each Easter Sunday in a colourful ceremony. With its restaurants and cafes, and arts and crafts shops, Ulladulla is the picture of a fashionable coastal holiday community – yet its farming and boatbuilding traditions are never forgotten.

Five kilometres south of Ulladulla is Burrill Lake. Ideal for watersports, it is teeming with fish and wildlife. The views from Dolphin Point take in much of the region.

Nine kilometres further on is Tabourie Lake, renowned for its beaches and birdlife. Crampton Island is accessible during low tides. The Tabourie Museum, showcasing Aboriginal heritage and local European history, was established by a local resident and given to the Shoalhaven Council in 1983.

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The Morton National Park totals some 191,000 hectares and was established in 1938. The 719 metre Pigeon House Mountain is part of the park.

Bawley Point is a pretty village with a string of excellent surf beaches extending south. Game fishing tournaments are held early in the year. Safe swimming areas for families include Pebbly Beach, where tame kangaroos gamble in the surf.