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Shellharbour/ Albion Park

Scenic Joyflights

NSW Air Joyflights from $88pp, enjoy flights over the sea cliff bridge, Sydney Harbour, Jervis Bay & more. Please call to enquire, open 7 days. Ph: 4256 1001. Click her


Kiama, Jamberoo

Minnamurra Rainforest

Experience the beauty of the multi award winning attraction. Two great walks available, visitor info centre, retail shop, cafe, picnic & bbq area. Open daily from 9am-5pm. Ph: 4236 0469. Park day use fee applies.

Illawarra Fly

The 1500m rainforest walk included the 500m long, 25m high elevated tree top walk. Cafe operates daily in the Illawarra Fly visitors centre. Pick up our magazine for a 10% off voucher! www.illawarrafly.com Ph: 1300 362 881

Gerringong

Cronin's Hotel
Belinda Street. Held by the same family for three generations is a great meeting place for locals and visitors to relax with a hearty country-style meal and a drink. Views from the Top of Town in Fern Street are something to behold. Several pleasant cafes and restaurants offer views as well as top drops of coffee and snacks.

Gerringong Bowling Club
In Pacific Ave is always a popular spot to have a quiet meal and a drink after a visit to the surf beach while further south the golf club offers ocean views while smacking the white ball around

 

Kangaroo Valley

Cambewarra Lookout Tearooms

Enjoy the magnificent view of the south coast from this special spot at the top of Cambewarra. Stop for lunch, a snack or coffee whilst taking in the scenery. Open daily, Cambewarra Mountain Rd. Ph: 4465 1321.

Pioneer Park Museum

Experience farm life in the 19th Century. Picnic grounds & bbq area, bushwalking in rainforest, dairy farm implements. Moss Vale Rd, Kangaroo Valley. Ph: 4465 1306. Click here

 

Nowra

Nowra Wildlife Park

With daily interactive animal feeds and shows, there's plenty to keep the whole family happy at...Nowra Wildlife Park.

Rockhill Rd, North Nowra. Ph: 4421 3949. Open 7 days 9am-5pm. See our magazine for a special offer. www.nowrawildlifepark.com.au

 

East of Nowra

Angler's Rest

Hire a boat or kyak, no fishing licence required, launched for you with safety gear. Opposite main wharf at Greenwell Pt. Ph: 4447 1207

 

Jervis Bay

Candle Shack

Watch candle demonstrations & browse their decorative hand poured candle range, wholesale available. Open 7 days. 5 Brompton Rd, Basin View. Ph: 4443 5041. www.candleshack.com.au

Boab Boat Hire

Trailered boats for you to hire and drive. From $195/day. Ph: 1300 00 2622 or 0427 482 426. www.boabboathire.com.au

Crest Diving

Guided scuba diving, snorkeling tours, introductory dives, padi dive courses, marine education, air fills, equipment hire & more. Ph: 0414787281 or 4443 3294. www.crestdiving.com.au

Bay & Basin Sports Fishing

Enjoy bay & estuary fishing tours from Jervis Bay to Batemans Bay & beyond. Ph: 0413 610 832 or visit www.bayandbasinsportsfishing.com.au

Lady Denman Heritage Complex

Restored Lady Denman ferry, world famous maritime museum, art gallery, museum shop, aboriginal workshop, ocean fish feeding pond, native gardens, boat builders shed, mangrove boardwalk & more. Ph: 4441 5675 or visit them at Woollamia Rd, Huskisson. Open 7 days. www.ladydenman.asn.au

 

Sussex Inlet


Sussex Inlet Marine Centre

Hire a boat & explore the beautiful waterways (no license required).

NEW- Bike hire now available, kayak hire, bait/tackle, waterview verandah for coffee stop! Ph 4441 2086 or visit them at Jacobs Drive (end of the road). Open 5 days.

 

Ulladulla & surrounds

Milton Theatre

Presents a diverse and regular programme of perfomances from rock to blues to Live Plays.Visit www.miltontheatre.com.au for a gig guide. Ph: 4455 3056 for tickets.

Funland Ulladulla

Indoor family fun park- featuring laser hunt, jump drop  ride, fun putt, kiddie rides, air hockey, dodgems, shooting gallery & much more. 1st Floor, Rowen's Arcade, Princes Hwy, Ulladulla. Ph: 4454 3220 or visit www.funland.com.au Open 10am daily.

Lake Tabourie to Durras

Bay and Beyond Sea Kayak Tours

 Something for everyone with experienced & safe guides.

-Durras Lake, Clyde River- Ocean or Sunset tours daily. Single & double sea kayaks, rentals, tuition & groups. 30 mins south of Ulladulla. 38 Lakeside Drive, Sth Durras.
Ph: 4478 7777 or visit www.bayandbeyond.com.au for details.

Horse Riding at Termeil

1 & 2 hour trail rides through the Termeil state forest. Booking essential Ph: 4457 1008.

Skydive Surfside

Tandem skydiving open 7 days a week, get your skydive on dvd, mention IMAG for a disocunt! Ph: 0438 185 180 or visit www.skydiveoz.com.au


   
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January 2012

Huskisson Carnival
26 Dec – 21 Jan 6pm-10pm (11pm on NYE)
Open nightly (weather permitting). Spectacular new rides, free fireworks - 26 Dec and 21 Jan.
Free entry. A $25 armband gets you 4 hours of unlimited rides.
George Melonas or Michael Wolter Ph: 0413 041 683
www.huskissoncarnival.com.au

Scripture Union Family Missions
27 Dec - 5 Jan 9:30am to 3pm
Bowling Club Reserve Jacobs Dr, Sussex Inlet.
Lynette Windsor Ph: 9638 9000

Kiama Woodcraft Group Exhibtion
27 Dec – 2 Jan
Old Fire Station, Kiama. Free Admission to the public.
Contact: Kiama Visitors Centre 4232 3322

XXXX Gold Festival of Golf
28 Dec - 1 Jan
Over $3000 in prizes. Nowra Golf Club 86 Fairway Street, Nowra.
Ph: 4421 2249 Pro Shop

Ulladulla Habourside Festival and Fireworks
29 Dec – 2 Jan
Free Family Fun! Five days of entertainment for the family, including markets. Fireworks 9pm New Years' Eve.
Harbour Reserve and Civic Centre Grounds Princes Highway, Ulladulla.
Cindy Williams Ph: 0411 374 018

Millhouse Art Society Christmas Art Exhibition
29 Dec - 8 Jan
Paintings for sale - local artists work.
Civic Centre, Princes Highway, Ulladulla.
Paula Ph: 4455 4842

New Years' Eve Fireworks
Sat 31 Dec 9pm
Black Beach, Kiama Harbour.
Kiama Visitors Centre Ph: 4232 3322
Kiama Golf Club 9pm, Midnight Ph: 42377300

Fireworks on the Fly
Sat 31 Dec 7pm
Incredible views of the 9:30 fireworks over Wollongong. Limited to 120 tickets $89 for a family (2 adults, 3 children), $39 Adults and $16 Children includes BBQ dinner and an Airwalk Pass to view the fireworks.
Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures Ph: 1300 362 881
http://www.illawarrafly.com/2011/11/fireworks-on-the-fly/

Berry Affordable Art Show
31 Dec - 29 Jan
Art sale held by Shoalhaven Art Society. Berry School of Arts, Alexandra Street, Berry.
Leonie Simmons Ph:4234 1156

Jervis Bay Marine Park - Exploring Estuaries
Sun 1 Jan
Regional Boat Ramp. Frank Lewis Way, Woollamia. Currambene Creek Mudflats. Bookings preferred.
Jervis Bay Marine Park. Sue Brown Ph: 4428 3000

Shoalhaven Greyhound Racing Club Race Meeting
1,4,11,22,29 Jan
Come and enjoy the popular Nowra dogs. Pinebowl Track, Albatross Road, Nowra.
Glen Midson 4421 2332

The Stadium
Mon 2 Jan
An event based around a large inflatable soccer field. Ulladulla Lighthouse Oval, Ulladulla.
Lynette Windsor 02 9638 9000


Jervis Bay Marine Park - Discover the Rocky Shore
Mon 2 Jan
Visitors will be taken along Tapalla Point. Limited numbers. Bookings preferred. Huskisson.
Sue Brown Ph: 4428 3000

K.I.S.S Arts Festival
3 - 15 Jan
Kiama International Seaside Festival. The Bigtop in Hindmarsh Park, Kiama
Show times and ticket details: Kiama Visitors Centre
Ph: 1300 654 262 or 02 4232 3322
www.kissartsfestival.com.au

Jervis Bay Marine Park - A Living Museum Walk
3,9,19 Jan
Abrahams Bosom & Whale Point Currarong. Bookings preferred.
Sue Brown Ph: 4428 3000

Spellmaster
3 -6 Jan and Fri 13th
Two hour hypnotist show. For locations, times and ticket info: www.stevenspellmaster.com.au

Kiama Jazz & Blues by the Beach
Thurs 5 Jan 6pm - 9pm
Free Admission. Twilight Jazz Concert by Kiama Jazz Club. Coronation Park, Surf Beach Kiama.
Ross Eggleton Ph: 4234 4326

Babes In The Wood
6 - 14 Jan
The story of Jack & Jill, and their larger-than-life Nanny at the Roo Theatre.
Friday 6th January – 7.30pm
Saturday 7th January – 1.30 & 7.30 pm
Tuesday 10th January – 1.30 pm
Wednesday 11th January – 1.30 pm
Thursday 12th January – 1.30 pm
Friday 13th January – 1.30 & 7.30 pm
Saturday 14th January – 1.30 & 7.30 pm
Cnr Addison Street & Wentworth Street, Shellharbour Ph: 4297 2891
www.roo-theatre.com.au

Theopany
Fri 6 Jan
Blessing of the Water. Plantation Point Reserve, Vincentia. Holy day for Christianity to celebrate the epiphany.
Nick Theodosi Ph: 0408243083

Sussex Inlet Rotary Summer Carnival
Sat 7 Jan 8am-4pm.
Duck Dash, market, food, childrens entertainment.
Jim Cater Reserve On the water. Sussex Inlet.
Mal Banks Ph: 4423 6940

Nowra Speedway - Australian Speedcar Grandprix
Sat 7 Jan
Gates open 4pm - Racing from 6pm Albatross Road, Nowra.
Darren Holbrow Ph: 0404 014 883

Bob Churton Memorial Gerringong Surf Spectacular
Sat 7 Jan
Breakfast, bands, children’s activities, fashion parades, beach volleyball, fish-offs. Gerringong SLSC, Pacific Avenue, Werri Beach.
Simon Bateman Ph:02 4234 4439

Captain Christie Classic Ocean Surf Swim & Surfboard Paddle
Sun 8 Jan Registrations 8.30am, 10.00am start
1.8km ocean swim or surfboard paddle from Gerringong Boat Harbour to Werri Beach, public entries welcome.
Werri Beach, Gerringong
Simon Bateman Ph: 02 4234 4439

Bawley Point Iron Man
Sun 8 Jan 9.00am - 4.00pm
Garnet Beach, Bawley Point.
Chris Montgomery Ph: 0408 604 053

Archer Miniature Railway
Sun 8 Jan 10.00am - 3.00pm
Archer Racecourse, Albatross Road, Nowra
Ph: 0412 706 045

Art in the Park
Sun 8 Jan from 8:30am
Showcasing local artworks. Hindmarsh Park, Kiama
Brian Chapman Ph: 4422 0068

SEC - Point Break Drama Acting Workshop
9 -10 Jan
$120.00p.p Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Bridge Rd, Nowra Ph: 1300 788 503

Jervis Bay Marine Park - Exploring Estuaries
10,16 Jan
Regional Boat Ramp Frank Lewis Way, Woollamia. Currambene Creek Mudflats. Bookings preferred.
Contact: Jervis Bay Marine Park Sue Brown Ph: 4428 3000

The Kiama Show Ball
Fri 13th Jan
$35 per person - B.Y.O. Basket Supper Dress: Formal/Lounge Suit. Kiama Leisure Centre.
Contact Show Secretary Ph: 4233 1597

Shoalhaven Heads Classic
13 - 15 Jan
River, deep sea, beach & rock from Kiama to Jervis Bay
Fred Roberts Ph: 4448 8315

Shoalhaven City Turf Club - Kids Day Out
Mon 16 Jan 11am
First 400 kids will receive a McDonalds showbag, Archer Raceway. Albatross Road, Nowra.
Shoalhaven City Turf Club Lynn Locke Ph: 4421 4550

South Coast Wine Show 2012
Fri 20 Jan 7pm-9pm
Public wine tasting. Mollymook Golf Club. Golf Ave, Mollymook. $25 pp
Neil Ramsay Ph: 4455 7888

Shoalhaven Astronomers Meeting
Fri 20 Jan 7.30pm
Public Welcome, Possible viewing. Shoalhaven Campus, George Evans Road, West Nowra.
Jack Apfelbaum Ph: 4423 2255

Rotary Antique and Collectables Fair
Jan 20-22
Fri 6.30pm to 9pm, Sat 10am to 5pm, Sun 10am to 4pm Kiama Leisure Centre, Havilah St, Kiama.
Trevor Phillis Ph: 4236 1561

Nowra Speedway
Sat 21 Jan
Gates open 4pm - Racing from 6pm Albatross Road, Nowra
Darren Holbrow Ph: 0404 014 883

Childrens Charity Fishing Tournament
Sun 22 Jan
Children must supply their own fishing gear and bait. $5.00 Registration Kiama Harbour from 8am, Fishing starts at: 9am. Sample bags and Buckets (Bunnnings) to first 200 children.
Mark Way Ph: 0427 377 865
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Australia Day Celebrations and Fireworks
Thurs 26 Jan
Celebrate Australia Day at any of these locations:

Lake Illawarra:
Breakfast, music, citizenship ceremony, sand modelling competitions, and more. 7am – 11am Reddall Reserve, Reddall Parade, Lake Illawarra.
Shellharbour:
Australia Day Fireworks 9pm free at the Shellharbour Workers’ Club. Free Australian flag handwaver and a temporary Aussie tattoo for members and guests. Cnr Wattle & Shellharbour Rds, Shellharbour Ph: 42967 155 www.shellys.com.au
Kiama:
Breakfast; 7am - 12noon Kiama Surf Club.
Citizenship Ceremony Kiama Community Centre; 11.00am - 12 noon Hindmarsh Park Kiama
Australia Day Queensland Flood Relief Concert; 5pm Hindmarsh Park, Kiama.
Hope Ph: 4232 0444 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
www.kiama.nsw.gov.au

Kiama Downs:
Breakfast; 7am - late Kiama Downs Surf Club.
Gerringong:
Breakfast & Teddy Bear's Picnic; 8am - 11am Gerringong Surf Club
Jamberoo:
Breakfast; 8.30am - 10.30am Reid Park, Jamberoo.
Nowra:
Breakfast from 7am;
Children’s activities displays, awards ceremony 9am-1pm. Nowra Showground West St, Nowra.
Lisa Jackson Ph: 0402 827365
Sussex Inlet:
Lions citizenship ceremony and celebrations; 11:30am–2:30pm. Lions Park Sussex Inlet.
Mollymook:
Citizen Awards and the Lions Club Beach Markets. Mollymook Beach Reserve.


164th Kiama Agricultural Show
27 & 28 Jan
Entertainment, Cattle and Horse Judging, Showjumping, Woodchopping, Showgirl Competition, Rodeo, Demonstrations, Competitions, Showcase of local craft and cookery talent and much more.
Kiama Showground, Bong Bong St, Kiama.
Sue Grainger-Holcombe Ph: 4233 1597
http://www.kiamashow.com.au/