Things to do.
Places to Eat and Drink.
Outdoors - with and without kids
Welcome to Brinawa and to the beautiful Shoalhaven!
We were born and bred in Nowra and love everything this area has to offer.
Below are some attractions and activities that we think you may like including things for friends, families, nature lovers, art enthusiasts, sport lovers and kids!
However, if this doesn't hit the mark, let us know what you area after and we'll try to give some suggestions.
We highly recommend the Bomaderry Creek Walking Track for its sheer beauty, tranquility and diversity.
It is our all time favourite bush walk in the Shoalhaven. And it is just 5 minutes away.
While the main large loop takes fit people an hour and involves hills, creek crossings, stairs - and a small ladder! - there are some shorter and flatter walks to a picnic area and lovely lookouts.
Also check out some other great bush walks just 10 minutes away .
The Grotto in North Nowra is lined with high sandstone cliffs, and interesting nooks and crannies, with views of the Shoalhaven River.
Ben's Walk in Nowra starting at the showground is another fabulous bushwalk. This walk heads down from Hanging Rock lookout over the Shoalhaven River and takes you between sheer sandstone cliff faces. It meanders its way along the river bank then up along Nowra Creek. Magic.
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Bomaderry Creek Walking Track
Bomaderry Creek Walking TrackWe highly recommend the Bomaderry Creek Walking Track for its sheer beauty, tranquility and diversity.
It is our all time favourite bush walk in the Shoalhaven. And it is just 5 minutes away.
While the main large loop takes fit people an hour and involves hills, creek crossings, stairs - and a small ladder! - there are some shorter and flatter walks to a picnic area and lovely lookouts.
Also check out some other great bush walks just 10 minutes away .
The Grotto in North Nowra is lined with high sandstone cliffs, and interesting nooks and crannies, with views of the Shoalhaven River.
Ben's Walk in Nowra starting at the showground is another fabulous bushwalk. This walk heads down from Hanging Rock lookout over the Shoalhaven River and takes you between sheer sandstone cliff faces. It meanders its way along the river bank then up along Nowra Creek. Magic.
Head to this wonderful playground in Berry (just 10-15 minutes away) with the kids - you'll enjoy it as much as they do.
Stop for a a snack or brunch at one of the many lovely cafes in Berry.
Then stroll along Queen Street and browse the lovely shops.
Don't forget to grab a donut at the Berry Donut Van on your way home :)
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Boongaree Nature Play Park
151 North StreetHead to this wonderful playground in Berry (just 10-15 minutes away) with the kids - you'll enjoy it as much as they do.
Stop for a a snack or brunch at one of the many lovely cafes in Berry.
Then stroll along Queen Street and browse the lovely shops.
Don't forget to grab a donut at the Berry Donut Van on your way home :)
Just past North Nowra 10 minutes away, the Shoalhaven Zoo is our all time favourite zoo.
Visitors get to experience animals up close, attend shows, pat koalas, kangaroos (and snakes!) all while walking along the beautiful Shoalhaven River bank under the beautiful escarpment.
Next door, visitors can also experience Tree Tops Adventures where you can climb and abseil through the trees surrounded by nature.
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Shoalhaven Zoo og Adventure World
23 Rock Hill RdJust past North Nowra 10 minutes away, the Shoalhaven Zoo is our all time favourite zoo.
Visitors get to experience animals up close, attend shows, pat koalas, kangaroos (and snakes!) all while walking along the beautiful Shoalhaven River bank under the beautiful escarpment.
Next door, visitors can also experience Tree Tops Adventures where you can climb and abseil through the trees surrounded by nature.
For an active adventure, head to Treetops Adventure - Nowra Park. This is just 10 minutes away past North Nowra.
Enjoy climbing, completing fun and challenging obstacles, zooming along on a flying fox and abseiling down back to earth.
All with stunning views of the bush, Shoalhaven River and its beautiful escarpment.
Afterwards head next door to the Shoalhaven Zoo.
So much fun!
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Trees Adventure - Nowra Park
23 Rock Hill RdFor an active adventure, head to Treetops Adventure - Nowra Park. This is just 10 minutes away past North Nowra.
Enjoy climbing, completing fun and challenging obstacles, zooming along on a flying fox and abseiling down back to earth.
All with stunning views of the bush, Shoalhaven River and its beautiful escarpment.
Afterwards head next door to the Shoalhaven Zoo.
So much fun!
Bens Walk is one of the best walks in Nowra. The walk loops around the Shoalhaven River and up Nowra Creek, through its gorges, forests and grassy shores.
The walk begins at the Nowra Showground where you can see an elevated views of the river and mountains from Hanging Rock.
The complete track is about 5.5 kilometres but you can do a shorter loop.
A suspension bridge provides a fun crossing of the river and also gives access to Depot Farm Reserve and its picnic area.
Bens Walk, West Nowra NSW 2541, Australien
Bens Walk is one of the best walks in Nowra. The walk loops around the Shoalhaven River and up Nowra Creek, through its gorges, forests and grassy shores.
The walk begins at the Nowra Showground where you can see an elevated views of the river and mountains from Hanging Rock.
The complete track is about 5.5 kilometres but you can do a shorter loop.
A suspension bridge provides a fun crossing of the river and also gives access to Depot Farm Reserve and its picnic area.
Seven Mile Beach stretches from Shoalhaven Heads to Gerroa.
The Shoalhaven Heads surf beach is the closest one to Bomaderry and nice for a walk but often too rough to swim or surf at unless experienced.
The other end of 7 mile beach at Gerroa is much calmer for shallow swimming and learning to surf.
It also has the Blue Swimmer cafe which has some nice food and refreshments when open. Otherwise, it is a 5 minute drive further north to beautiful Gerringong.
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Seven Mile Beach National Park
Gerroa RoadSeven Mile Beach stretches from Shoalhaven Heads to Gerroa.
The Shoalhaven Heads surf beach is the closest one to Bomaderry and nice for a walk but often too rough to swim or surf at unless experienced.
The other end of 7 mile beach at Gerroa is much calmer for shallow swimming and learning to surf.
It also has the Blue Swimmer cafe which has some nice food and refreshments when open. Otherwise, it is a 5 minute drive further north to beautiful Gerringong.
Jervis Bay is beautiful and only 30 minutes away. There are SO many beaches.
On the Huskisson side, we like strolling to the nearby beaches or cycling or skating or walking along the Huskisson to Vincentia cycle/walk way past all the amazing beaches.
For sheer beauty and white sand not too far away, we also love Greenfields in Vincentia and Hyams Beach a bit further around.
In the Booderee National Park are the famous Greenpatch, Murrays Beach, Caves Beach and so many more.
Huskisson Beach
Jervis Bay is beautiful and only 30 minutes away. There are SO many beaches.
On the Huskisson side, we like strolling to the nearby beaches or cycling or skating or walking along the Huskisson to Vincentia cycle/walk way past all the amazing beaches.
For sheer beauty and white sand not too far away, we also love Greenfields in Vincentia and Hyams Beach a bit further around.
In the Booderee National Park are the famous Greenpatch, Murrays Beach, Caves Beach and so many more.
Art and Culture
If you love art and culture, you might want to check out these places
Bundanon is an art museum, artists retreat and 1000 hectare wildlife sanctuary embedded in the landscape of the beautiful Shoalhaven River that artist Arthur Boyd so loved to paint. It is 30 minutes upriver from Bomaderry and worth the trip if you love art and nature.
Bundanon Trust
170 Riversdale RoadBundanon is an art museum, artists retreat and 1000 hectare wildlife sanctuary embedded in the landscape of the beautiful Shoalhaven River that artist Arthur Boyd so loved to paint. It is 30 minutes upriver from Bomaderry and worth the trip if you love art and nature.
If you want to find out about Nowra history, head to the old Police station in Nowra and talk to the volunteers, including Wendy's father, Brian Forrester, who is often there on a Sunday. He would welcome the opportunity to tell you about the area.
Nowra Museum
75 Kinghorne StIf you want to find out about Nowra history, head to the old Police station in Nowra and talk to the volunteers, including Wendy's father, Brian Forrester, who is often there on a Sunday. He would welcome the opportunity to tell you about the area.
Heritage home in Nowra. Apart from the the fact that Wendy's mum boarded here with the Miss McGregors in the 1950s (and got in trouble for hanging her stockings over the balcony), Meroogal is a local heritage home well worth a visit.
Loved and maintained by four generations of women from one local family, Meroogal has barely changed since it was built in the late 1880's. The house still contains many of their treasured belongings, and the garden is lovely. Check it out.
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Meroogal
35 West StHeritage home in Nowra. Apart from the the fact that Wendy's mum boarded here with the Miss McGregors in the 1950s (and got in trouble for hanging her stockings over the balcony), Meroogal is a local heritage home well worth a visit.
Loved and maintained by four generations of women from one local family, Meroogal has barely changed since it was built in the late 1880's. The house still contains many of their treasured belongings, and the garden is lovely. Check it out.
Food, Coffee and Wine Scene
If you are after a nice restaurant with a good vibe close by, Nowra has 'Ponte', 5 minutes away on the south side of the bridge.
It offers great tapas and also rotating meal options.
You can also just head in for a drink.
It is on the more expensive side for Nowra but not overly priced in our opinion.
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Ponte Bar and Dining
10 Wharf RdIf you are after a nice restaurant with a good vibe close by, Nowra has 'Ponte', 5 minutes away on the south side of the bridge.
It offers great tapas and also rotating meal options.
You can also just head in for a drink.
It is on the more expensive side for Nowra but not overly priced in our opinion.
In Berry, so 10-15 mins away. Great food, great vibe, friendly and cheerful Italian restaurant. Moderately priced.
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Tre Bambini Italian & Seafood Restaurant
70 Albert StIn Berry, so 10-15 mins away. Great food, great vibe, friendly and cheerful Italian restaurant. Moderately priced.
Best coffee in Nowra, cool vibe. Pip roasts his own beans. Take away or sit outside. If you don't like strong coffee, consider asking for a weak one.
Otherwise Hit 'n' Run coffee shop in Junction Street may be more your style.
Right next door to Hyper Hyper is now Punch the Ploughman which make great food with huge servings at a cheap price. The brekky burrito is a favourite of ours.
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Hyper Hyper Coffee
85 North StBest coffee in Nowra, cool vibe. Pip roasts his own beans. Take away or sit outside. If you don't like strong coffee, consider asking for a weak one.
Otherwise Hit 'n' Run coffee shop in Junction Street may be more your style.
Right next door to Hyper Hyper is now Punch the Ploughman which make great food with huge servings at a cheap price. The brekky burrito is a favourite of ours.
Good, honest pub food and relaxed atmosphere in the beautiful Kangaroo Valley.
Sublime mountain views out the back, plenty of room for the kids to play. Stop in on your way back from a walk, swim or canoe in the valley, or after a stroll in the cute shops.
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The Friendly Inn Hotel
159 Moss Vale RdGood, honest pub food and relaxed atmosphere in the beautiful Kangaroo Valley.
Sublime mountain views out the back, plenty of room for the kids to play. Stop in on your way back from a walk, swim or canoe in the valley, or after a stroll in the cute shops.
If you're having a day strolling the shops in Berry - or wanting a drive to a nice place - the Garden Berry is great for brekky or lunch. As the name suggests it has a really lovely garden. There is also local art on display.
For a feed on the go, try the Milkwood bakery on Queen Street. Don't forget the "World Famous" Berry Donut Van or the Treat Factory in Old Creamery Lane if you're wanting something sweet.
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The Garden Berry
103 Queen StIf you're having a day strolling the shops in Berry - or wanting a drive to a nice place - the Garden Berry is great for brekky or lunch. As the name suggests it has a really lovely garden. There is also local art on display.
For a feed on the go, try the Milkwood bakery on Queen Street. Don't forget the "World Famous" Berry Donut Van or the Treat Factory in Old Creamery Lane if you're wanting something sweet.
Bangkok Thai in Meroo Street Bomaderry is one minute in the car from Brinawa. We think its one of the best places for authentic take away Thai food, made by a lovely Thai family. Its one of our favourites and is great value.
Bangkok Thai Takeaway
Bangkok Thai in Meroo Street Bomaderry is one minute in the car from Brinawa. We think its one of the best places for authentic take away Thai food, made by a lovely Thai family. Its one of our favourites and is great value.
Great burgers and service. You can find it in Prince Alfred St, Berry.
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The Hungry Monkey Berry
23 Prince Alfred StGreat burgers and service. You can find it in Prince Alfred St, Berry.
Shoalhaven Heads. If you're heading to the closest beach for a walk or swim, stop in for a coffee or brunch at Bangalay on the way home.
Also fine dining options for later in the day - great food, quite pricey.
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Bangalay Dining
30 Staples StShoalhaven Heads. If you're heading to the closest beach for a walk or swim, stop in for a coffee or brunch at Bangalay on the way home.
Also fine dining options for later in the day - great food, quite pricey.
At Pyree just outside Nowra. A quality restaurant with great food and great ambiance about 20 minutes from Bomaderry.
The Butter Factory dates back to 1889, when it was Shoalhaven’s first and NSW’s largest butter factory.
It provides rustic and seasonal country dishes and sources locally grown ingredients.
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The Butter Factory Restaurant
739 Greenwell Point RdAt Pyree just outside Nowra. A quality restaurant with great food and great ambiance about 20 minutes from Bomaderry.
The Butter Factory dates back to 1889, when it was Shoalhaven’s first and NSW’s largest butter factory.
It provides rustic and seasonal country dishes and sources locally grown ingredients.
Visit a winery for some food and wine. Silos has a degustation meal with a beautiful outlook.
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Silos Estate Berry
B640 Princes HwyVisit a winery for some food and wine. Silos has a degustation meal with a beautiful outlook.
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DRIVE BERRY TO KANGAROO VALLEY VIA CAMBEWARRA LOOKOUT
This beautiful scenic drive (State Tourist Drive 7) starts from Berry and takes Kangaroo Valley Road out of town. The road winds up Berry Mountain through beautiful bush with glimpses of wonderful views over the surrounding countryside.
Once over the escarpment, the road winds down into Kangaroo Valley, where you can enjoy a meal or picnic before your return drive.
Stop off at the Cambewarra Lookout on the way through for breathtaking views along the coastline.
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Local Shoalhaven Brewers and Distillers
Check out some nearby local breweries and distillers in the Shoalhaven including Old Salt and Husky Brewing (South Nowra), Jervis Bay Brewing and Flamin' Galah (Huskisson) and South Yeast Brewing (North Nowra)
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Local Wineries
Aside from the Silos Estate above, there are many other beautiful wineries in the area including Cambewarra Estate, Crooked River Estate in Gerringong, Mountain Ridge Estate in Shoalhaven Heads and further south is Cuppitt's Estate in Ulladulla.