The Coastal Farmhouse guidebook
Food scene
Our favourite ‘go to’ for freshly made lunch wraps. They also have great coffee, pastries and lunch items (eat in or take away)
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Milkwood Bakery
109 Queen StOur favourite ‘go to’ for freshly made lunch wraps. They also have great coffee, pastries and lunch items (eat in or take away)
With a modern coastal setting (right next to the beach) Bangalay dining is great for breakfast, take away coffee or for something a little more fancy check out their fine dining lunch or dinner menu.
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Bangalay Dining
30 Staples StWith a modern coastal setting (right next to the beach) Bangalay dining is great for breakfast, take away coffee or for something a little more fancy check out their fine dining lunch or dinner menu.
This is great for anything from coffee/ breakfast through to dinner. It is located at the north end of Gerroa, which is usually the most protected end of the beach (with a flat area great for little kids body boards)
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Blue Swimmer at Seahaven
19 Riverleigh AveThis is great for anything from coffee/ breakfast through to dinner. It is located at the north end of Gerroa, which is usually the most protected end of the beach (with a flat area great for little kids body boards)
The Heads Bowlo has a newly renovated outdoor area, multiple kids play areas and wood fired pizzas on a Friday and Saturday night. The inside bistro is open all nights and has a small courtyard and play area, and meal options to suit a range of tastes. Check their website for live music events.
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Shoalhaven Heads Bowling and Recreation Club
Shoalhaven Heads RoadThe Heads Bowlo has a newly renovated outdoor area, multiple kids play areas and wood fired pizzas on a Friday and Saturday night. The inside bistro is open all nights and has a small courtyard and play area, and meal options to suit a range of tastes. Check their website for live music events.
Good coffee and a great selection of brekky/ brunch and lunch options. They also do quite an impressive babycino!
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Queen St Eatery
65 Queen StGood coffee and a great selection of brekky/ brunch and lunch options. They also do quite an impressive babycino!
Great for a visit with an impressive range of teas (I love the masala chai), and anything tea related (including freshly baked cakes!).
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The Berry Tea Shop
66 Albert StGreat for a visit with an impressive range of teas (I love the masala chai), and anything tea related (including freshly baked cakes!).
A lively and fun café offering a range of breakfast, lunch and dinner options (not just burgers). I recommend having a look at the menu as it is quite impressive with something to suit everyone. They even do a ‘build your own box’ option- choose the number of people you are cooking for, pick up the box with all ingredients included and prepare it in the comfort of your own… holiday house! Please note, it is only open until 3pm Sun- Tues.
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The Hungry Monkey
32 Prince Alfred StA lively and fun café offering a range of breakfast, lunch and dinner options (not just burgers). I recommend having a look at the menu as it is quite impressive with something to suit everyone. They even do a ‘build your own box’ option- choose the number of people you are cooking for, pick up the box with all ingredients included and prepare it in the comfort of your own… holiday house! Please note, it is only open until 3pm Sun- Tues.
Just a few minutes drive away the Heads Hotel offers pub style food with a gorgeous sunset view of the Shoalhaven River
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Shoalhaven Head Hotel
51 River RdJust a few minutes drive away the Heads Hotel offers pub style food with a gorgeous sunset view of the Shoalhaven River
For really tasty take away pizzas Quattro Pizzeria in Berry is our go to.
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Quattro Pizzeria, Berry
90 Queen StFor really tasty take away pizzas Quattro Pizzeria in Berry is our go to.
Located in Gerringong and open from 12pm daily- great for a drink or bite to eat while enjoying views of Werri beach and surrounding farmlands
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The Hill Bar & Kitchen
98 Fern StLocated in Gerringong and open from 12pm daily- great for a drink or bite to eat while enjoying views of Werri beach and surrounding farmlands
Italian restaurant in Berry- bookings recommended
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Tre Bambini Italian & Seafood Restaurant
70 Albert StItalian restaurant in Berry- bookings recommended
Shoalhaven Heads Golf Club
Staples StreetGreat casual breakfast or lunch Fri- Sun
Playground
This newly built park is sure to delight kids of all ages (it is a seriously amazing huge new park facility)
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Boongaree Nature Play Park
151 North StreetThis newly built park is sure to delight kids of all ages (it is a seriously amazing huge new park facility)
Great spot for kids of all ages to ride, scoot or skateboard. There is a little kids flat track or big kids bumpy track. I can often be found pushing my 3 year old around the bumpy track on her scooter!
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Shoalhaven Pump Track
Wagin StreetGreat spot for kids of all ages to ride, scoot or skateboard. There is a little kids flat track or big kids bumpy track. I can often be found pushing my 3 year old around the bumpy track on her scooter!
Sightseeing
A great spot to wander pathways, spot native plants, bees and water features. Across the road is a kids play park with lots of picnic benches. Please message me and I would be happy to send a checklist of things for kids to find on a little adventure!
Shoalhaven Heads Native Botanic Garden
9 Celia ParadeA great spot to wander pathways, spot native plants, bees and water features. Across the road is a kids play park with lots of picnic benches. Please message me and I would be happy to send a checklist of things for kids to find on a little adventure!
Drawing Room Rocks Bushwalk
Drawing Room Rocks Walking TrackBush walk with a gorgeous view!
Visit the Budderoo national park and do the Minnamurra Falls walking track (approx. 40mins drive). A per vehicle entry fee may apply
Minnamurra Falls walk
Visit the Budderoo national park and do the Minnamurra Falls walking track (approx. 40mins drive). A per vehicle entry fee may apply
Bush walk to the Crookhaven Lighthouse (40 min drive); 2km return, easy grade walk. Parking at the Crookhaven Heads picnic area, head up past the Marine Rescue Station, from here walk out to the old Crookhaven Heads lighthouse
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Crookhaven Lighthouse
Bush walk to the Crookhaven Lighthouse (40 min drive); 2km return, easy grade walk. Parking at the Crookhaven Heads picnic area, head up past the Marine Rescue Station, from here walk out to the old Crookhaven Heads lighthouse
Nearby towns
Beautiful country town with a range of cafes, boutique clothing stores, farmers markets, toy shops and something to suit everyone. The Berry Markets are held on the first Sunday of every month and are well worth a visit. Farmers markets are weekly- please send me an enquiry and I can send you a link to up to date events!
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Berry
73 Queen StBeautiful country town with a range of cafes, boutique clothing stores, farmers markets, toy shops and something to suit everyone. The Berry Markets are held on the first Sunday of every month and are well worth a visit. Farmers markets are weekly- please send me an enquiry and I can send you a link to up to date events!
A classic Aussie beach town with a long beach and walking track (Werri Beach) as well as a number of cute cafes and shops to visit, including the Natural Necessity Surf Shop in Gerringong for all your surfing needs.
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Gerringong
A classic Aussie beach town with a long beach and walking track (Werri Beach) as well as a number of cute cafes and shops to visit, including the Natural Necessity Surf Shop in Gerringong for all your surfing needs.
Just a 45 minute drive away, Kangaroo Valley is a very picturesque valley surrounded by bushland. It has numerous bush walks, waterfalls and lookouts as well as a number of quirky shops and cafes to visit.
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Kangaroo Valley
Just a 45 minute drive away, Kangaroo Valley is a very picturesque valley surrounded by bushland. It has numerous bush walks, waterfalls and lookouts as well as a number of quirky shops and cafes to visit.
A quiet little beach town at the Northern end of Seven Mile Beach (Shoalhaven Heads and The Coastal Farmhouse are located at the Southern end of Seven Mile Beach)
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Gerroa
A quiet little beach town at the Northern end of Seven Mile Beach (Shoalhaven Heads and The Coastal Farmhouse are located at the Southern end of Seven Mile Beach)
Wineries
The Coastal Farmhouse is ideally located amongst some of the best food and wine producers in the Shoalhaven.
Stop in to try some local wines, stay for sunset pizzas on a Friday or Saturday night. Just around the corner from The Coastal Farmhouse
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Mountain Ridge Wines RESTAURANT & CELLAR DOOR
11 Coolangatta RdStop in to try some local wines, stay for sunset pizzas on a Friday or Saturday night. Just around the corner from The Coastal Farmhouse
Great spot to stop in and taste some wine, port enjoy a spectacular view of vineyards and the Shoalhaven River. Bookings recommended
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Two Figs Winery
905 Bolong RdGreat spot to stop in and taste some wine, port enjoy a spectacular view of vineyards and the Shoalhaven River. Bookings recommended
Stop in to try some wines or visit the restaurant. Located just down the road from The Coastal Farmhouse (in fact we have views of the back of the winery from The Coastal Farmhouse).
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Coolangatta Estate
1335 Bolong RdStop in to try some wines or visit the restaurant. Located just down the road from The Coastal Farmhouse (in fact we have views of the back of the winery from The Coastal Farmhouse).
Great for lunch or dinner, they offer either a tasting menu or a la carte.. all very yummy food (I may be biased as I had my wedding reception here). Bookings recommended.
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Silos Estate Berry
B640 Princes HwyGreat for lunch or dinner, they offer either a tasting menu or a la carte.. all very yummy food (I may be biased as I had my wedding reception here). Bookings recommended.
For something a little more special try the Crooked River Winery for food & wine with an impressive view. Bookings recommended
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Crooked River Wines - Winery - Cellar Door - Restaurant - Wedding Venue
11 Willowvale RdFor something a little more special try the Crooked River Winery for food & wine with an impressive view. Bookings recommended
Things to do
Coffee, beach or picnic at the park...
The Espresso Boys Donuts kiosk operates out of the Surf Club at Shoalhaven Heads Beach 7.30- 1.30pm Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and is great to stop in for a coffee and an artisan donut before heading for a beach walk or park play.
There is a large playground and picnic tables near the Shoalhaven Heads Surf club.
The Bangalay Rainforest walking trail, a 10- 15 minute bushwalk to the river, starts off the back of the play area and makes for a fun little adventure .
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Shoalhaven Heads Surf Life Saving Club
McIntosh StreetCoffee, beach or picnic at the park...
The Espresso Boys Donuts kiosk operates out of the Surf Club at Shoalhaven Heads Beach 7.30- 1.30pm Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and is great to stop in for a coffee and an artisan donut before heading for a beach walk or park play.
There is a large playground and picnic tables near the Shoalhaven Heads Surf club.
The Bangalay Rainforest walking trail, a 10- 15 minute bushwalk to the river, starts off the back of the play area and makes for a fun little adventure .
Visit the Shoalhaven Heads river for a range of boating and watersports.
There is a wharf at the Southern (corner of Hay Ave and River Road) or northern end of River road. On a still day these locations make great spots for the kids to try their hands at fishing. Please note that persons over 18 require a fishing license (which can be purchased online or at the Caltex at Shoalhaven Heads), unless they are assisting someone under the age of 18 using a single rod.
Shoalhaven Heads - River Rd Boat Ramp
River RoadVisit the Shoalhaven Heads river for a range of boating and watersports.
There is a wharf at the Southern (corner of Hay Ave and River Road) or northern end of River road. On a still day these locations make great spots for the kids to try their hands at fishing. Please note that persons over 18 require a fishing license (which can be purchased online or at the Caltex at Shoalhaven Heads), unless they are assisting someone under the age of 18 using a single rod.
A great wet weather or holiday activity- visit the Roxy Cinema Nowra website for current showing times
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Roxy Theatre
114 Pine AvenueA great wet weather or holiday activity- visit the Roxy Cinema Nowra website for current showing times
A longer walk with breathtaking views of farmland and ocean and highly recommended for fitness enthusiasts
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Kiama Coastal Walk
A longer walk with breathtaking views of farmland and ocean and highly recommended for fitness enthusiasts
Boasted to be a hidden gem- this 18 hole all weather links style course is sure to delight golfing enthusiasts.
If one course just isn't enough the Gerringong Golf Club is also located just a short drive away.
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Shoalhaven Heads Golf Club
Staples StreetBoasted to be a hidden gem- this 18 hole all weather links style course is sure to delight golfing enthusiasts.
If one course just isn't enough the Gerringong Golf Club is also located just a short drive away.
Bike riding track from Shoalhaven Heads River to Comerong Island- suitable for upper primary to adults
Comerong Island Nature Reserve
Bike riding track from Shoalhaven Heads River to Comerong Island- suitable for upper primary to adults
This bush walking track follows Bomaderry Creek (14mins drive) which has carved a course through sandstone forming cliffs, rock walls, overhangs and caves. It commences at the Weir/Narang Rd track head where there is a choice of walks available;
A walk along the eastern and western tracks approx. 5.5km return taking about 3 hours.
A walk along the western track to Rock Crossing, returning to the track head via Mossy Gully, approx. 1.4km return taking about 1 hour. The walk is mostly flat with a few steps and one vertical ladder approximately 1.5 metres high to provide access over a large rock formation
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Bomaderry Creek Walking Track
Bomaderry Creek Walking TrackThis bush walking track follows Bomaderry Creek (14mins drive) which has carved a course through sandstone forming cliffs, rock walls, overhangs and caves. It commences at the Weir/Narang Rd track head where there is a choice of walks available;
A walk along the eastern and western tracks approx. 5.5km return taking about 3 hours.
A walk along the western track to Rock Crossing, returning to the track head via Mossy Gully, approx. 1.4km return taking about 1 hour. The walk is mostly flat with a few steps and one vertical ladder approximately 1.5 metres high to provide access over a large rock formation
Aquatic park with waterslides that primary aged kids are sure to love.
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Nowra Aquatic Park
20 Scenic DrAquatic park with waterslides that primary aged kids are sure to love.
Shoalhaven City Lanes & Leisure Centre
LOT 5 Narang RdIndoor bowling alley
Shoalhaven Zoo has an assortment of animals including a petting zoo which is sure to delight the little ones
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Zoo et Monde d'Aventure de Shoalhaven
23 Rock Hill RdShoalhaven Zoo has an assortment of animals including a petting zoo which is sure to delight the little ones
Go ziplining at the Shoalhaven Zoo (you do not need to pay for zoo admission if visiting for zip lining). Please check website for age requirements
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Trees Adventure - Nowra Park
23 Rock Hill RdGo ziplining at the Shoalhaven Zoo (you do not need to pay for zoo admission if visiting for zip lining). Please check website for age requirements
Horse riding school located just down the road that runs trail rides
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Regal Riding School
1534 Bolong RdHorse riding school located just down the road that runs trail rides
Groceries and essentials
The Shoalhaven Heads Village Grocer Shop 4/121 Shoalhaven Heads Road (just a few minutes drive from The Coastal Farmhouse). This handy little store just opened up in late July/ August 2022. Although on the smaller side it is well stocked with everything you need for a weekend away, as well as stocking the local butcher meats. There is also a slightly larger IGA in Berry again with all the essentials.
Shoalhaven Heads Village Grocer
121 Shoalhaven Heads RoadThe Shoalhaven Heads Village Grocer Shop 4/121 Shoalhaven Heads Road (just a few minutes drive from The Coastal Farmhouse). This handy little store just opened up in late July/ August 2022. Although on the smaller side it is well stocked with everything you need for a weekend away, as well as stocking the local butcher meats. There is also a slightly larger IGA in Berry again with all the essentials.
For larger shops you may choose to make the 17 minute drive in to Bomaderry for all the major grocery store options (such as Aldi and Woolworths), as well as a BWS, pharmacy and access to many other essentials. Bomaderry Woolworths is a large new store with a convenient click and collect bays.
Woolworths Bomaderry
320 Princes Hwy
For larger shops you may choose to make the 17 minute drive in to Bomaderry for all the major grocery store options (such as Aldi and Woolworths), as well as a BWS, pharmacy and access to many other essentials. Bomaderry Woolworths is a large new store with a convenient click and collect bays.
A local butcher just a few minutes drive from The Coastal Farmhouse is run by Nathan the local butcher and we highly recommend a visit if you are planning on cooking at home. They have award winning sausages and numerous tasty meat options to take the prep work out of holiday meal planning.
Mountain Side Meats
131 Shoalhaven Heads RdA local butcher just a few minutes drive from The Coastal Farmhouse is run by Nathan the local butcher and we highly recommend a visit if you are planning on cooking at home. They have award winning sausages and numerous tasty meat options to take the prep work out of holiday meal planning.
A few minutes drive from The Coastal Farmhouse, the Little Bottler is open 9am-7.30pm Mon- Sat and 10am- 6.30pm on Sundays for any bottle shop runs.
The Bailey Bottle Shop
121 Shoalhaven Heads RdA few minutes drive from The Coastal Farmhouse, the Little Bottler is open 9am-7.30pm Mon- Sat and 10am- 6.30pm on Sundays for any bottle shop runs.
Located just a few moments drive from The Coastal Farmhouse, the Shoalhaven Heads Petrol station is open 5.30am until 7pm daily
Caltex
52-54 Shoalhaven Heads RdLocated just a few moments drive from The Coastal Farmhouse, the Shoalhaven Heads Petrol station is open 5.30am until 7pm daily