Top Things to do in Shoalhaven
Things to do in Shoalhaven, New South Wales: The Best Outdoor Activities
Discover the best top things to do in Shoalhaven, Australia including Jervis Bay Stand Up Paddle, Bendalong Beach, Greenfield Beach, Blenheim Beach, Cabbage Beach, Seven Mile Beach National Park, Narrawallee Beach, Pebbly Beach, Hyams Beach, Manyana Beach.
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1. Jervis Bay Stand Up Paddle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 121 reviews
Stand Up Paddling is a rapidly growing new sport. It offers fun, fitness and a fabulously scenic way to get around on the water. It is easier than it looks and almost anyone can do it. Jervis Bay Stand Up Paddle is an ASI (Academy of Surfing Instructors) accredited school, and abides by the high international standards for Stand Up Paddle schools.Anyone with enough physical fitness to take a one hour walk and with basic swimming skills can participate. You will be provided with a quality flat-water cruising board, a paddle and a rash shirt (or wetsuit in winter). You will need to bring appropriate swimwear, towel, sun block and a great sense of humour.
2. Bendalong Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Bendalong Beach stretches between the villages of Bendalong and Manyana. The beach faces south-east and is a great place for taking the family and enjoying some bigger waves to go body boarding or play games on the sand. There are occasionally good waves for learning how to surf. You can stay in a holiday house or at the nearby holiday park.
Reviewed By Debz9999
So happy to stumble across Bendalong, beautiful beaches for surfing, swimming, boating and dogs. Traveling with our dog we often find many areas are not dog friendly at all but definitely not the case here, 24/7 dog beach at Washerwoman. The bull rays swim up and rub against you at boat ramp beach, they're such graceful creatures - AMAZING! Had some pretty epic sunsets here too!
3. Greenfield Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
Greenfield Beach is a short beach inside famous Jervis Bay that is known by locals as having some of the whitest sand in the bay. Go for the day and enjoy the bbq area, or spend time birdwatching in the bushland behind the beach.
Reviewed By Emanpee - Sydney, Australia
We walked to Greenfield Beach from Chinamens Beach, a wonderful well defined path through bushland with great coastal and water views. Facilities at Greenfield are well maintained, toilets and picnic area. The beach, mid week in November, is uncrowded, water is clear, sand is clean and plentiful, as was available parking. A beautiful part of NSW south coast.
4. Blenheim Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 50 reviews
Blenheim Beach is a short beach that forms part of the famous White Sands Walk in Jervis Bay National Park. It is surrounded by dense sloping bushland giving the true bush-to-beach experience. It is known as having some of the best snorkelling in the bay with an abundance of marine life.
Reviewed By karenm642 - Sydney, Australia
This is a glorious part of the world.. with a council that provides well maintained bushwalking paths, toilet facilities, picnic facilities and parking. Beautiful beaches too
5. Cabbage Beach
6. Seven Mile Beach National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By anythingbutzen - Canberra, Australia
Almost no one in the beach. It was wonderful. Miles and miles of clean sand, and just a fabulous walk. The reflections in the water as the waves receded was delightful. Lots of shells but sadly ‘pippies’ are now poisonous. What are we doing to our world. I used to eat these when I was a kid!
7. Narrawallee Beach
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By yogipam - Sydney, Australia
We holidayed at Narrawallee Beach and it’s beautiful inlet area over the New Year. With its dog friendly beach , lovely safe inlet area complete with a new cafe called playgrounds ( serving the best coffee ever) we were in family heaven. We chose a pet friendly beach house called The Barefoot Beach House for our extended family break. Narrawallee is the unspoilt quieter cousin of Mollymook yet only 5 minutes from there. Stunning waterway where we paddled, the grandkids played safely and we got to enjoy a great coffee all in one place. We didn’t get in the car once during the day which made for an even more relaxing experience for everybody. Take your bikes as it’s nice and flat for a bit of exercise . There are some nice spots to ride to within a few kms radius of The beach area. We especially liked the gas bbqs by the inlet .In the late afternoon we enjoyed the view with a beverage and watched the kids on the play equipment . Quality family time was had by all! Highly recommend this little slice of paradise!
8. Pebbly Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 151 reviews
Pebbly Beach is a beautiful sand beach famous for its swimming kangaroos. The local kangaroos often come down to the water for a dip on a hot summer afternoon, and if not will be lazing about on the dunes behind the beach. It is one of the only beaches in Murramarang National Park that is accessible by car.
Reviewed By Kangaroo_Tom
This place exeeded all expectations....Spacious car park (don´t forget to bring coins for park entrance fees), picnic area with BBQ, truly wonderful beach with forrest and bushland reaching almost to shore. But the main attraction here is (of course ...:)) the free roaming kangaroos. You will meet them either on the grass area around the BBQ or down at the beach (on the grass areas as well). During the day they are quite lazy, mostly resting in the shades of the trees and bushes, you can see them more active in the morning or around dusk. They are (very) tame, and you can get really close, if you behave calm and quiet. Besides the roos there is plenty of other wildlife to see (of course no guarantees): plenty of birdlife (Lorikeets, King Parrots, Kookaburras, Lyrebirds, Sooty Oystercatcher etc.etc. just to name a few). If you are lucky you can encounter Goannas, Echidnas, Pythons, Swamp Wallabies and others as well. The beach itself is amazing and invites for a swim. You have the choice either to stay and explore the beach (and relax) or do some nearby bushwalks. All in all this is really an amazing place, outstanding. I will definitely return as many times as possible when i am in NSW......
9. Hyams Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 621 reviews
Hyams beach is a long beach with spectacular white sand located in Jervis Bay. The best way to get there is to take the White Sands Walk from Greenfield Beach or Vincentia, that way you get to enjoy more than one of Jervis Bay’s spectacular white sand beaches.
Reviewed By Ling2travel - London, United Kingdom
The beach is beautiful. I can't get enough of it! There are public toilets at the car park. Car park spaces are very limited, so best to get there early.
