The 8 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Nowra, New South Wales

Welcome to Nowra Farmers Market, the South Coast’s premier fresh food destination! We’re passionate about supporting local growers and delivering only the finest quality fresh produce, deli and grocery lines. Our fruit and veg is sourced from nearby farms and markets and our deli stocks world-class products from Australia and Europe. Our relationship with nearby growers means we’re able to get produce from farms to our shelves within 24 hours of harvesting. Our ever-growing network of local suppliers includes a variety of seasonal fruit and vegetables, bread, milk, yoghurt, cheeses, eggs, honey, olive oil and more. Conveniently located just off the Princes Highway, we’re in the same complex as Nowra Fresh Fish & Meat Market and a selection of restaurants to complete your gourmet experience. Food-lovers, make this the #1 destination on your itinerary!

A few blocks from the town centre of Nowra on NSW’s south coast, Meroogal is a rare and precious gem. Barely changed since it was built in the 1880s, the distinctive ‘Carpenter Gothic’ house has been loved and maintained by four generations of Thorburn and Macgregor women through the pleasures and labours of daily life. The house still overflows with their belongings – favourite books and ornaments, furniture, photographs, diaries and journals, newspaper clippings, receipts and recipes, appliances and clothes – and the garden, although reduced from its original size, still provides fruits and fresh produce that hint at their self-sufficiency and hospitality. Meroogal invites us into their lives, and through their private histories draws us into a shared and living past.

Bottlerocket Bar & Cafe is the Shoalhaven's only boutique cocktail bar and cafe. Step inside and you will delight at the impressively stocked bar, musically inspired decor, French oak wine barrels, retro chandeliers and booths that beckon. The friendly and relaxed atmosphere is complemented by the happy and helpful staff who are very passionate about cocktails, Two Figgs wine and craft beer. If you're driving, there's no need to miss out as Bottlerocket has a great selection of non alcoholic treats that will become fast favourites including Virgin Pina Coladas and Daiquiris. Bottlerocket also hosts regular events such as live music, DJ, trivia and theme nights. Bottlerocket is a 21 and over bar and cafe making it a perfect location for a business meeting, or quiet catch up with friends.

Shoalhaven is a foodie, nature and adventure lovers’ paradise! Brimming with national parks, bordered by a brilliant coastline, yet full of creature comforts in its 49 towns and villages. To get there, it's just a few hours drive from Sydney or Canberra. Animal encounters are a speciality. Whale watching at Jervis Bay and Ulladulla give you the chance to join the migration between May and November each year, and travel with humpback whales and southern right whales. There’s also resident dolphins, seals and even penguins all thriving here so jump on a cruise at Jervis Bay or Ulladulla, plan a dive charter or paddle tour to discover the wild side of the Shoalhaven. Shake the hands that feed you at 11 cellar doors, a brewery or two and plenty of farm gates and oyster farms or grab a table and let our chefs do the deciding for you. Visit Shoalhaven, many experiences, one destination!