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Coomie Nulunga Cultural Trail This 30 min signposted walk along the headland was created by the local Aboriginal Land Council. Along the path are hand-painted and hand-carved information posts incorporating names of local plants and animals. Dawn and dusk are the best times to experience the wildlife along the walk, but visitors are advised to stay on the path for the good of the local fauna and for their own protection (from snakes). Starts Deering St opposite Lighthouse Oval carpark.Funland Timezone: large indoor family fun park; Princes Hwy; (02) 4454 3220. Warden Head: lighthouse views and walking tracks. South Pacific Heathland Reserve: walks among native plants and birdlife; Dowling St. Ulladulla Wildflower Reserve: 12 ha with walking trails and over 100 plant types including waratah and Christmas bush. Best in spring; Warden St.

Pigeon House Mountain, Morton National Park The Ulladulla section of Morton National Park features this eye-catching mountain, which Captain James Cook thought looked like a square dovehouse with a dome on top, hence its name. The local Aboriginal people obviously had a different viewpoint and named it Didhol, meaning 'woman's breast'. The mountain has now been assigned a dual name by the Geographic Names Board. The area is an Aboriginal women's Dreaming area. A 5 km return walk to the summit (for the reasonably fit) provides 360-degree views taking in the ocean, Budawang Mountains and Clyde River Valley. 25 km NW. For the Nowra section of the park see Nowra.Mollymook: excellent surfing and beach fishing; 2 km N. Narrawallee Beach: popular surf beach; nearby Narrawallee Inlet has calm shallow water ideal for children; 4 km N. Lakes: good swimming, fishing and waterskiing at Burrill Lake (5 km SW) and Lake Conjola (23 km NW). Milton: historic town with art galleries and outdoor cafes. Village markets are held on the highway 1st Sat each month, the Scarecrow Festival in June and the Escape Arts Festival in Sept; 7 km NW. Pointer Gap Lookout: beautiful coastal views; 20 km NW. Sussex Inlet: coastal hamlet with fishing carnival in July; 47 km N.

Narooma Offshore 97 km

Narooma is one of those pleasant destinations that offers piscatorial delights most of the year, ranging from gamefishing offshore to rock, beach and estuary. Situated on Wagonga Inlet, the port is best known for its... Find out more

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Bermagui 128 km

Bermagui is small fishing port but a world-famous gamefishing destination. It owes its fame to an American western writer, Zane Grey, who went there in 1936. Little has changed since then. ‘Bermi’, as most... Find out more

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Port Hacking 154 km

In my youth, bream was a species anglers sought to put food on the table. It was a ‘kill it and fillet’ favourite. Both yellowfin and black bream fought well, but the sedentary nature of bait fishing –... Find out more

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Tathra 157 km

Tathra is a great family destination with a mixed bag of fishing. Saltwater anglers can choose from estuary, surf, rock and blue-water, while freshwater offerings include streams and dams. The major fishing attraction... Find out more

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Yaouk Valley 160 km

It was late autumn 1997 when I  arrived in Canberra to fish with  the late Chris Hole, fly-fisherman,  author and painter. Chris offered  to take me to some of his favourite trout streams that snake... Find out more

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Botany Bay 165 km

Recently I fished a hot-water outlet alongside the Kurnell refinery pier in Botany Bay, a few hundred metres from a monument dedicated to Captain James Cook’s landing in Australia in April 1770. A year before,... Find out more

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Merimbula 177 km

Most visitors on family trips arrive at Merimbula with at least one fishing rod on board. Some give priority to the boat and tackle, then try to fit the family in around them. A good boat ramp is situated near the... Find out more

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Pambula Lake 186 km

Pambula Lake, south of Merimbula, also known as the Broadwater, produces good catches of bream, dusky flathead, tailor, whiting, salmon, gummy sharks and mulloway. I fished this water with Bruce Libbis on one of his... Find out more

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Eden 199 km

Anyone looking for fishing variety should visit Eden. Angling opportunities include offshore game, reef, beach, estuary and pier. Eden nestles snugly on the shoreline of Twofold Bay and, unlike Merimbula and Narooma... Find out more

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Lake Jindabyne 201 km

Lake Jindabyne sits on the eastern edge of Kosciuszko National Park and rates as one of southern Australia’s best trout waters. The lake is stocked with rainbow and brown trout, and Atlantic salmon. Some of the... Find out more

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Bushwalking on the South Coast, NSW 20 km

From meanders along isolated beaches and around heath-covered headlands, to long hikes up rugged mountains in Budawang, Morton or Deua national parks, the South Coast provides limitless possibilities for great... Find out more

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Sailing around Jervis Bay 33 km

Imagine. No engines. Just the flapping of a sail and the splash of the waves. The South Coast’s tranquil lakes and inlets are ideal for sailing. Jervis Bay Sailing Charters is one of several operators who will take... Find out more

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Cycling in Jervis Bay 39 km

For a pleasant family cycle with young children, hop on the safe and gentle cycling path that winds around Jervis Bay at Huskisson and Vincentia, beside beautiful coastline and some fun playgrounds. A longer bike path... Find out more

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Sailing - Batemans Bay 47 km

Batemans Bay Sailing Charters is eco-certified and offers sailing trips out of Batemans Bay on a 12.5-metre catamaran, from a three-hour cruise around the bay to overnight excursions.... Find out more

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Birdwatching trip by boat 111 km

Being out on a heaving sea all day with a flock of keen birdwatchers could be some people’s worst nightmare, but any nature lover should enjoy the experience – at least once anyway. There is the chance to... Find out more

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Picnicking around Canberra 124 km

There are many great places to unpack a picnic in the Australian Capital Territory, from the copious native areas in the Australian National Botanic Gardens, to the bird mecca of Jerrabomberra Wetlands on the Molonglo... Find out more

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Cycling - Bega Valley to Orbost 157 km

Back Pedal Cycle Tours is an eco-certified tour company that offers a great range of supported, safe and family-friendly cycle tours, from single-day excursions in the Bega Valley, through to the three-day ‘Border... Find out more

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Taronga Zoo 182 km

One of the world’s best zoos, Taronga is involved in a wide variety of threatened species recovery operations, wildlife rehabilitation and animal research work. As well as having a great day by Sydney Harbour,... Find out more

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Ice-climbing 183 km

In winter, the frozen cliffs around Blue Lake provide one of the only places in Australia to learn and perfect the art of ice-climbing. Multi-day courses involve a hike in with heavy packs, and camping out in the... Find out more

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Kayaking in Sydney 184 km

Surprisingly, this activity has only taken off in Sydney in the past few years. With a city centred on such great waterways, there is plenty to explore, whether just for an hour or two, or a whole week. Sydney Harbour... Find out more

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Narooma Golf Club 100 km

Narooma is a small coastal haven with world-class beaches. It has become renowned for the whales, seals and penguins attracted to the pristine waters offshore. But one of the town’s major attractions remains its... Find out more

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Royal Canberra Golf Club (Westbourne course) 126 km

When the site for the nation’s capital was selected in 1909, it was mainly rolling grassy plains with few trees. Little was known about what species might flourish in Canberra’s environment. The federal... Find out more

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Macquarie Links International Golf Club 157 km

Shanghai, Guam, Bali, Sabah, Bangkok, Singapore, Alaska, Hawaii; American course designer Robin Nelson has spent much of the past 30 years travelling from one exotic destination to another, putting his next project in... Find out more

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New South Wales Golf Club 167 km

Few courses anywhere can rival New South Wales for its array of fascinating and spectacularly natural seaside holes. Laid out across sometimes dramatic, undulating topography on the La Perouse peninsula – with... Find out more

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St Michael’s Golf Club 168 km

St Michael’s has for a long time been one of Sydney’s most underrated courses. Perhaps sharing a boundary with the world-famous New South Wales Golf Club hasn’t helped. Yet St Michael’s covers... Find out more

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The Coast Golf Club 169 km

The Coast certainly has the right address to be considered a golfing gem. Its closest neighbours on this stunning stretch of Sydney coastline are St Michael’s Golf Club to the south and, beyond that, the... Find out more

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Twin Creeks Golf & Country Club 171 km

As a globetrotting professional golfer of the 1970s and ’80s, Graham Marsh won more than 60 titles across five continents. The key to his success was his approach to the game. Every shot was thoughtfully... Find out more

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The Lakes Golf Club 172 km

The Lakes is one of Sydney’s iconic golf courses, a regular venue for big championships – including the Australian Open – during its 82-year history. Yet since the late 1960s, when the course was... Find out more

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The Australian Golf Club 174 km

With a rich history dating back to the first days of organised golf in Australia, The Australian is the country’s oldest formal golf club. It was established in 1882 but didn’t find a permanent home at... Find out more

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Concord Golf Club 177 km

From the very first days that golf was played in New South Wales, the name Concord has been part of the landscape. Established in 1899, golf began on the current site – on a layout designed by Dan Soutar, who... Find out more

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Carmelo’s

For warm-hearted traditional Italian cuisine with splashes of local seafood, make your way to Carmelo’s sky-blue and violet dining room. There is a courtyard for outdoor dining or you can eat inside at the... Find out more

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Elizans

Elizans captures the essence of French sophistication, while remaining true to the best regional produce with specialties such as seafood, local beef and cheese. For dessert try ‘Les Fromages’, two... Find out more

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Hayden’s Pies

Hayden’s Pies has to be part of your travel itinerary if you are visiting Ulladulla. Everything and everyone is catered for here, from the traditional meat pies to gourmet vegetarian options like roast mushrooms... Find out more

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Rick Stein at Bannisters

From its vantage point on the headland with sprawling ocean views, Bannisters exudes style, in both its ambience and, notably, its food. This is a restaurant well worth a detour, with each dish a work of art featuring... Find out more

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Green Gourmet 175 km

These totally vegan restaurants have fascinating dishes including mock fish, made from taro, mushroom steaks and desserts such as green tea moon cake.... Find out more

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Billy Kwong 177 km

This up-market restaurant in Surry Hills claims to have been the first restaurant in New South Wales that chose to become carbon neutral. Owned and run by passionate advocate of sustainability and ethical eating Kylie... Find out more

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Five Islands Brewing Company 112 km

Started by local Illawarra rugby league legend Michael Bolt in 2001, the Five Islands Brewing Company has travelled a markedly different course to most other craft-beer enterprises. FIBC began life as a beachside bar and... Find out more

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Wig & Pen Brewery/Tavern 123 km

Canberra may well claim to be the real ale capital of Australia on the strength of this single brew-pub, which sees more pints of hand-pumped ale pulled than any other joint in the land. From the well-balanced and... Find out more

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St Peters Brewery 173 km

Matt Donelan is someone who marches to a different drum from most other craftbrewers. He doesn’t have a website or own a mobile phone and doesn’t believe in cardboard packaging. He matches his keg prices... Find out more

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Paddy's Brewery 175 km

There may be more unlikely venues for a craft brewery but, offhand, I can’t think of one. The Markets Hotel is a 24-hour pub opposite Sydney’s Flemington fresh produce market, where you’re more likely... Find out more

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Tooheys Brewery 175 km

Tooheys remains the last of Sydney’s long-running mainstream breweries still currently operating. Founders James and John Toohey were cattle farmers before they entered the beer game, buying the Darling Brewery (it... Find out more

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Malt Shovel Brewery 176 km

US-born Dr Charles ‘Chuck’ Hahn has enjoyed two separate craft-beer careers over two decades, operating out of the same Camperdown brewery. In the late ’80s he opened it as the independent Hahn Brewery,... Find out more

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Schwartz Brewery 178 km

Tucked away in the basement of the heritage-listed Macquarie Hotel in Surry Hills, this 8-hectolitre microbrewery is the hub of a burgeoning craft-beer empire run by owner Dr Jerry Schwartz. Apart from supplying the pub,... Find out more

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Redoak Brewery 178 km

Redoak burst onto the craft-beer scene by winning a swag of medals at the 2004 Australian International Beer Awards before they had sold even a single drop. And they have continued to collect an impressive array of... Find out more

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Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel 179 km

Sydney’s longest-running brew-pub is many things rolled into one fine watering hole – an institution for ale lovers, a tourist magnet and a haven for homesick Poms. The historic sandstone pub is as comfy as a... Find out more

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Meroo Head camping area 15 km

Follow Meroo Point Road off the Princes Hwy to reach this camping area. Given the relative newness of the national park, facilities are underdeveloped, but this is part of the park’s charm. You can walk to the... Find out more

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Yadboro Flat camping area 23 km

Situated on the clear and sparkling Clyde River, which offers swimming and fishing, Yadboro Flat enjoys the beauty of Morton National Park without its fees and regulations. Don’t let your dog wander into the... Find out more

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Bluegum Flat camping area (bush camping) 25 km

It’s a short 30 m walk from the carpark to this camping ground in the park’s south. It’s on the Clyde River, accessed via Blue Gum Flat Rd off Yadboro Rd. A short walk along the river brings you to a... Find out more

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Pretty Beach camping area 25 km

Pretty by name, pretty by nature: grey kangaroos, wallabies, brush-tail possums and myriad birdlife against a backdrop of blue ocean, white sand and towering eucalypts. It’s a well-equipped campground complete with... Find out more

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Long Gully camping area 26 km

You can camp with your vehicle at this spot in the park’s south, accessed via Long Gully Rd off Yadboro Forest Rd, or via the Western Distributor. It’s next to Yadboro River at the foot of the mighty... Find out more

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Cave Beach camping area 28 km

It’s a 300 m walk from carpark to tent site at this camping ground, at the end of Cave Beach Rd off Jervis Bay Rd. It’s a small and secluded spot suitable for the lightweight camper. Cold showers and... Find out more

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Bush camping areas 30 km

To experience the true spirit of Morton National Park it’s necessary to strike out on one of the many walking tracks in the area and camp remotely. Note this region is not for the faint-hearted; walkers must be... Find out more

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Bush camping areas 30 km

There are a number of opportunities for self-sufficient campers to strike out and find a site for themselves. The rules are you must camp more than 100 m from roads, walking tracks and parking areas, and no camping on... Find out more

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Pebbly Beach camping area 31 km

Pebbly Beach is sheltered and tranquil, ensconced in eucalypts, ringed with low hills and populated with laid-back wallabies, which wander through the camp and lounge on the grass just behind the beach. The birdlife... Find out more

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Sassafras camping area (walk-in camping) 32 km

At the central northern boundary of the national Park, Sassafras camping area is walk-in access from the end of Endrick River Fire Trail (off Turpentine Rd). It’s about a 500 m walk. Visitors generally use it as a... Find out more

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Ulladulla Headland Tourist Park 1 km

This park overlooks the sea from a headland vantage point. It is a good-quality, councilmanaged park, just 1 km from the centre of town. Bookings are required in peak periods and a minimum-length stay applies at... Find out more

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Big4 Bungalow Park 4 km

This is a crisp clean park on the shores of Lake Burrill, ideal for a family holiday, a few days or simply overnight if you are passing through. It is a picturesque location. Bookings are required in peak periods and a... Find out more

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Conjola Lakeside Van Park 10 km

This is a quality park on the shores of Lake Conjola with its own nine-hole golf course. It has very good facilities, and there is good access to the lake. Bookings are required in peak periods and a minimum-length stay... Find out more

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Lake Conjola Entrance Tourist Park 10 km

This is a large waterfront park with good facilities. Activities are extensive and kangaroos and other wildlife like to wander around the grounds. Bookings are required in peak periods and a minimum-length stay applies... Find out more

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Lake Tabourie Tourist Park 11 km

This is a large waterfront park with a wide range of facilities including tennis courts and canoes for hire. It has good amenities and wide, spacious grassy areas. This is a well-operated council park. Bookings are... Find out more

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Swan Lake Tourist Village 20 km

This is a popular holiday park located across the road from Swan Lake and just a short distance to the beach. Bookings are required in peak periods and a minimum-length stay applies over Christmas, Easter and long... Find out more

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Racecourse Beach Tourist Park 21 km

An award-winning beachside park just 9 km from the Princes Highway, this place has good facilities including mini-golf and a tennis court. Bookings are required in peak periods and a minimum-length stay applies at... Find out more

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Kioloa Beach Holiday Park 23 km

Located south of the town of Kioloa, this large owner-operated park has good facilities, including a tennis court. It fronts onto a swimming beach where snorkelling is popular. There is also good fishing in the area.... Find out more

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Lakesea Park 35 km

Strategically located between the beach and the pristine Durras Lake, this park has a well-stocked shop and good facilities. With its fabulous location, it is no wonder that it is such a popular south-coast holiday spot.... Find out more

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Murramarang Beachfront Nature Resort 38 km

This is a large resort complex that includes a caravan park. There are extensive activities on offer, all in a great beachside location. Bookings are required in peak periods and a minimum-length stay applies at... Find out more

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Ulladulla Guest House

At Ulladulla Guest House executive and luxury suites in the resort’s north-facing newer wing offer five-star accommodation, including marble spa baths and king-size beds. Luxury, self-contained apartments with... Find out more

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Bannisters Point Lodge

Bannisters has 31 light and airy guest rooms in its gorgeous cliff-top resort above beautiful Mollymook Beach, with breathtaking panoramic ocean views. Choose from the huge courtyard suite with double spa and private... Find out more

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Jenolan Cabins 175 km

These basic but cosy self-contained cabins, 6 kilometres up the steep hill past Jenolan Caves, are earth-sheltered for climate control and have composting toilets and rainwater. There are great views over the mountains,... Find out more

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Bunjaree Cottages, Wentworth Falls 182 km

Great for families, Bunjaree Cottages have been designed to make a small environmental footprint, with full solar power and earth-brick insulation. One is built with recycled car tyres and mud, providing even better... Find out more

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Old Leura Dairy 184 km

This creative collection of six buildings, which can sleep up to 30 people in various combinations, has been renovated and fitted out with all manner of recycled bits and bobs. There are old oven doors, rusted corrugated... Find out more

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Jemby-Rinjah Eco Lodge, Blackheath 190 km

One of the first working examples of large-scale sustainable tourism to exist in Australia, Jemby-Rinjah has advanced eco-accreditation, and one of the most extensive systems of composting toilets in the country. Ten... Find out more

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Kanimbla View, Blackheath 191 km

Solar-powered, the two- and three-bedroom cottages here are surprisingly large inside. They are partially constructed from recycled and salvaged timbers, have composting toilets and a great view of the Kanimbla Valley... Find out more

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Woolshed Cabins, near Blackheath 192 km

Eleven kilometres from Blackheath and surrounded by a glorious natural amphitheatre of towering sandstone walls, the Woolshed Cabins sit on 100 hectares of cleared farmland (a working cattle farm) in the Kanimbla Valley,... Find out more

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Wollemi Wilderness Retreat, Bilpin 204 km

These unusual self-contained cabins of various sizes feature passive solar design and are mainly constructed from recycled and salvaged materials. Although not high-class, they all have a spa and are in isolated bush... Find out more

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Dargan Springs Mountain Lodge, Clarence 209 km

At the soft end of ecotourism, this pleasant lodge and wellness retreat has advanced eco-certification. It is surrounded by a mountain ash forest dotted with waratahs, the habitat of wombats and wallabies. With a maximum... Find out more

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Alpine Habitats, near Jindabyne 213 km

Opened in 2007, these 18 cleverly designed two-bedroom buildings are linked underground by massive worm farms that digest all the compostable waste on the site. Set amid gnarled black sallees and other snow gums, the... Find out more

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Clonturkle Sanctuary 219 km

Join the experiment in sustainable living and tourism at Clonturkle Earth Hamlet and Forest Sanctuary. Located at Yetholme, there are four cabins set on 240 hectares of mostly eucalypt forest, with 15 kilometres of... Find out more

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Burrill Lake Park Area 4 km

South side of town Large town park in a pleasant lakeside setting just off the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S35 23.391 E150 26.652    ... Find out more

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Bewang Park Area 31 km

38 km N of Ulladulla (L) or 30 km S of Nowra (R) Small area adjacent to the highway, opposite the roadhouse. GPS: S35 05.123 E150 31.993 ... Find out more

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Waldrons Swamp Rest Area 65 km

8 km N of Moruya (R) or 20 km S of Batemans Bay (L) Large area just off the highway. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S35 51.906 E150 07.158  ... Find out more

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Kingsbury VC Rest Area 85 km

27 km SW of Mittagong (L) or 58 km NE of Goulburn (R) Large area just off the highway among some large pine trees. Good shade. GPS: S34 37.166 E150 12.832 ... Find out more

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Chowne VC Rest Area 87 km

17 km NE of Goulburn (L) eastbound only Large area adjacent to the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S34 44.621 E149 53.244  ... Find out more

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Mackey VC Rest Area 89 km

28 km SW of Mittagong (L) or 57 km NE of Goulburn (R) Small area just off the highway. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S34 34.763 E150 15.192  ... Find out more

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Derrick VC Rest Area 91 km

73 km SW of Mittagong (L) westbound only Large area just off the highway. Good facilities and shade. GPS: S34 44.149 E149 49.805 ... Find out more

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Gordon VC Rest Area 93 km

21 km SW of Mittagong (R) or 64 km NE of Goulburn (L) Small area just off the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S34 32.086 E150 16.885  ... Find out more

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Bodalla Forest Park Rest Area 94 km

9 km N of Narooma (L) or 32 km S of Moruya (R) Large secluded area in the forest. Very good facilities and shade. GPS: S36 09.063 E150 05.729... Find out more

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French VC Rest Area 99 km

9 km W of Goulburn (R) or 78 km E of Yass (L) Large area just off the highway. Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S34 47.207 E149 38.416... Find out more

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Corunna Lake Park Area 105 km

71 km N of Bega (L) or 6 km S of Narooma (R) Very small area just off the highway on the shores of the lake. GPS: S36 16.016 E150 07.742... Find out more

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Mystery Bay Camp Area 109 km

T/O 68 km N of Bega (R) or 9 km S of Narooma (L) Small shady campground located on the foreshore at a secluded beach 2 kilometres east of the highway. Limited facilities. Good shade. GPS: S36 18.032 E150... Find out more

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Quaama Rest Area 135 km

31 km N of Bega (R) or 46 km S of Narooma (L) Small area just off the highway. Good facilities. GPS: S36 28.110 E149 51.979 ... Find out more

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Mundoonan Rest Area 141 km

64 km W of Goulburn (L) or 23 km E of Yass (L) Large areas well off the highway (both sides). Good facilities. Limited shade. GPS: S34 49.462 E149 04.468 ... Find out more

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