Australian Traveller

the unspoilt SOUTH COAST

ENCOMPASSING the Shellharbour, Kiama and Shoalhaven regions, this pristine stretch of the New South Wales coast has been flying under the radar as a lesser-known winter playground for years.

Characterised by dramatic scenery, untouched nature and some of the best surfing in the country, one visit to this beach-blessed haven in the cooler months is enough to melt the iciest of hearts. Offering everything from pulse-racing adventure to gentle indulgence, and proving you don’t need snow to relish a winter break, this string of seaside sanctuaries is refreshingly unspoilt.

Whether you come to shimmy into a steamer and paddle out to the surf reserve at Shellharbour’s Killalea State Park, lace up your walking boots to tread the track along the Kiama Coast Walk, or enjoy a more luxe escape with a stay at Shoalhaven’s much-lauded Bannisters Pavilion, there’s an experience to lure everyone out of their winter hibernation.

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