Area Hotlist — Shoalhaven NSW
20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Shoalhaven area
Area Hotlist — Shoalhaven
Jervis Bay Marine Park
Covering 215 km² of gin-clear water, the marine park shelters pods of bottlenose dolphins, migrating humpbacks and vibrant sponge gardens. Glass-bottom kayaks, dive charters and calm family beaches make it Shoalhaven’s year-round aquatic playground.
Hyams Beach
Famed for powder-white silica sand that literally squeaks underfoot, Hyams pairs turquoise shallows with a leafy village café strip. Sunrise swims and sunset strolls book-end the day just 10 minutes from Huskisson eateries.
Shoalhaven River
Meandering 300 km from the Southern Highlands to the sea, the river invites wake-boarders, houseboats and anglers chasing mulloway. Riverside dining in Nowra and leafy picnic lawns at Shoalhaven Heads keep weekends busy.
Huskisson Wharf
Boardwalk cafés, fish-and-chip shops and daily dolphin cruises radiate from this historic timber wharf. Sunset pint at the pub, morning SUP hire from the pontoon—waterfront living distilled to a casual stroll.
Stockland Nowra Shopping Centre
Two supermarkets, 70 specialty stores and a rooftop dining deck make errands air-conditioned and easy. Free undercover parking plus medical suites mean Bomaderry to Berry locals rarely trek north to Wollongong malls.
Mollymook Beach
Two-kilometre stretch patrolled in summer, flanked by an ocean pool and Rick Stein’s hatted restaurant. Dawn surfers share the break with dolphins while golfers tee-off overlooking rolling Pacific sets.
Ulladulla Harbour
Working fishing fleet, weekend produce markets and a sea-pool nestle under twin headlands. Fresh prawns straight off the trawler and foreshore festivals make harbour-view homes a hot commodity.
Berry Historic Village
Heritage weatherboards now house sourdough bakeries, boutique homewares and the famed Emporium. Monthly country markets and gourmet pub dining lure Sydney day-trippers—yet paddocks start five minutes from town.
Hampden Bridge
Kangaroo Valley’s 1898 sandstone suspension bridge spans lush dairy flats and the trickling river. Instagram arches, kayak launches and nearby pie shops turn a scenic crossing into a half-day outing.
Shoalhaven Zoo
Set on rainforest banks of the river, the zoo hosts 100 species—from salties to meerkats. Hands-on keeper talks and high-ropes adventure park entertain kids when beach flags are down for southerlies.
Booderee National Park
White-sand coves, botanic gardens and Indigenous-guided walks fill this park on Jervis Bay’s southern headland. Kangaroos graze beachside campsites while snorkellers drift over seagrass meadows teeming with rays.
Shoalhaven Heads Surf Beach
Mouth of the river meets Seven Mile’s rolling swell to deliver mellow peaks, fishing holes and a leash-free dog zone. Cellar doors and a craft-beer brewery sit five minutes inland.
Callala Beach
Jervis Bay’s longest stretch of pure white sand offers Caribbean-blue water and hardly a ripple—perfect for stand-up-paddle lessons and toddler splashes. A ferry link to Huskisson keeps café cravings sorted.
Crookhaven Heads Lighthouse
Perched atop a wild coastal headland, the 1904 tower crowns a breezy lookout ideal for whale-watch season. A short forest walk, heritage ruins and dolphin-spotted sandbars repay the detour off the highway.
Pigeon House Mountain (Didthul)
The 720-metre tabletop peak rewards a two-hour climb with 360-degree views of Clyde estuaries and the Budawangs. Timber ladders spice up the final pinch, while nearby Clyde pies fuel the descent.
Milton Theatre
Restored 1927 picture house now hosts intimate gigs from Aussie rock legends and comedy roadshows. Pre-show tapas on the heritage main street cements Milton’s cult foodie status.
Bomaderry Creek Regional Park
Sandstone gorge trails wind past rock orchids, Indigenous art sites and shaded picnic nooks—nature therapy five minutes from Nowra CBD. Spring wildflowers turn after-work jogs into colour safaris.
Point Perpendicular Lighthouse
Dramatic 75-metre cliffs guard Jervis Bay’s northern headland, topped by the 1899 lighthouse. Sunrise casting shadows across turquoise water is worth the scenic detour through Beecroft Weapons Range.
Jervis Bay Maritime Museum
Home to the restored Lady Denman Sydney ferry, maritime artefacts and mangrove boardwalks alive with soldier crabs. Monthly markets and film nights turn culture buffs into regulars.
Dolphin Watch Cruises (Jervis Bay)
Eco-certified catamarans depart Huskisson daily, tracking resident bottlenose pods and migrating whales in season. 90-minute cruises convert holidaymakers into instant marine-park evangelists—and keep waterfront cafés buzzing post-sail.