South Coast Travel Guide – Direct
SOUTH COAST TRAVEL GUIDE
KIAMA, BERRY, GERRINGONG & GERROA
INTRO
Where the ocean meets the rolling green hills, the South Coast of NSW is magical and diverse. This guide is dedicated to the close knit southern gems of Berry, Kiama, Gerringong and Gerroa.
This is a destination for all seasons, whether you want to cosy up by the fire with a bold red, or bask in the sun on a stretch of white sand.
With a selection of quaint cottages, historic homesteads and pristine beach houses, the South Coast is a getaway for singles, lovers and families.
Enjoy this piece of paradise.
Safe Travels
BERRY
EAT x BERRY
DAY & NIGHT
DAY
IV Coffee
Start the day right. If you are an Ona coffee bean fan, you will love the lattes.
@ivcoffeeberry
Milkwood
Coffee and pastries. Start the day right.
@milkwoodberry
Il Locale
Breakfast, brunch or lunch in the garden. Friday and Saturday night dinners are also an option.
@illocale
The Garden
A gorgeous spot for a hearty healthy breaky or, come lunchtime... cocktails are on.
@thegardenberry
Salmon and Co
A blacksmith’s workshop serving up seasonal produce.
@salmonandco.eatery
The Hungry Monkey
Hot tip - The Purple Toast!! Breakfast, lunch or dinner. You cannot go wrong. A perfect family option.
@thehungrymonkeyyy
Far Meadow Table
This is a very special dining experience and needs to be booked far in advance!
@farmeadowtable
NIGHT
South on Albany
The finest place to dine. This is special. @southonalbany
Queen St Eatery
A chic French inspired bistro with the most beautiful interiors. Lunch is an option on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
@queen.st.eatery
Quattro
Best pizza in town. Thin crust. Scrumptious toppings.
@quattro.pizzeria
AND JUST OUT OF TOWN...SHOALHAVEN HEADS
DAY/NIGHT
Bangalay Dining
This destination restaurant uses native ingredients to surprise and delight the most discerning of palates. Gorgeous spot of happy hour!
@bangalaydining
EAT x BERRY
SWEET FIX
Berry Donut Van
It’s worth lining up for these fluffy rounds of joy, best paired with one of their C-R-A-Z-Y shakes.
@berrydonutvan
Berry Ice Creamery
Get your hit of US candy or an ice cream to go. @berryicecreamery_sweetsntreats
The Berry Bon Bon Sweet Shop
The OG when it comes to lollyshops. @theberrybonbon
The Berry Tea Shop
Book for tea and scones in this exquisite space. For the win, try the Genmaicha.
@theberryteashop
The Original Berry Bakery
The home of the giant wagon wheel. Amen.
The Berry Chocolatier
Willy Wonka eat your heart out.
@berrychocolatier
SLEEP X BERRY
SLEEP
Willow Farm Berry
This is the place to have your “Notebook” movie moment, as this farmhouse comes equipped with a lake and row boat.
@willowfarm_berry
Miramar House
A brand new mountain retreat with perfect sea views. Great for a large group.
@miramar_house
Bundara Farm
A selection of 3 accom options immersed amongst the greenest of gardens.
@bundarafarm
Berry Beach Farm
A 5 bedroom house that comes complete with furry friends, a fire pit and pool. Yes, it’s for all seasons.
@berrybeachfarm
Sinclairs of Berry
A beautifully curated farmhouse for up to 18 guests.
@sinclairsofberry
Soco House
Located 2 minutes from town, stay in style in the heart of Berry.
@socohouseberry
Drawing Rooms of Berry
A tree lined driveway leads you to a luxury bed and breakfast. Four different lodges to choose from.
@drawingroomsberry
The Homestead Berry
Private luxury accomodation nestled on a rural property.
@thehomesteadberry
Mountfield Berry
A Hamptons inspired, jaw dropping holiday retreat for all seasons. Pool of your dreams in Summer and fireplace goals in Winter.
@mountfieldberry
SHOALHAVEN HEADS
Bangalay Villas
14 spacious designer villas located just behind Seven Mile Beach. Set amongst nature’s finest, this is chilled out luxe at its best.
@bangalayluxuryvillas
SHOP X BERRY
SHOP
LIFESTYLE
Few and Far
@fewandfarhome
Moss Nest
@mossneststore
The Picnic Shed
@thepicnicshed
This Old House
@thisoldhousestudio
Shady Fig
@shadyfig
Goldfish Toy Shop
@goldfishtoyshopberry
Berry Tea Shop
@theberryteashop
FASHION
Amara
@amara_home
Bliss and Co
@blissandcoberry
Masuki Store
@masukistore
That Corner Store
@thatcornerstore
PLAY X BERRY
PLAY
Berry Farmers Market
Fresh and seasonal. Every Thursday from 3-6pm. Keep an eye out for @thequietcow scones.
@berryfarmersmarket
Far Meadow Table
The ultimate cooking school set against the backdrop of a kitchen garden and epic outdoor woodfire oven. @farmeadowtable
This Old House
Addictive art workshops for the creative at heart.
@thisoldhousestudio
Mountain Echo Landscape
The cutest roadside stall selling produce straight from the garden.
@mountain_echo_landscape
Silos Estate
A vineyard situated on an old dairy farm. Go for the reds!
@silosestate
SHOALHAVEN HEADS
Regal Riding School
Gallop along the beach. “Hey Siri, please play Horses by Darryl Braithwaite”.
Heads Pump Track
Hands down the coolest scooter/bike track Roam ever did see. The kids will go nuts! BMX lovers unite. @headspumptrack
KIAMA
EAT x KIAMA
EAT
DAY
The Brooding Italian
These guys are seriously proud of their coffee.
@thebroodingcafe
The Hungry Monkey
Delish salads for lunch. Burgers by night.
@thehungrymonkeyyy
Wild Patch Café
Healthy bowls and Acai for days.
@wildpatchcafe
Cantik Place
A little piece of Bali located by Jones Beach.
@cantikplace
Otis
Ottolenghi comes to Kiama. Grab a bunch of salads and sit on the grassy knoll.
@otis_deli
Little Earth Roasters
You can smell the coffee beans roasting a mile away. Good bites and even better brew.
@little.earth.roasters
Three Brothers Kiama
A bloomin’ good brunch option.
@threebrotherskiama
Flour Water Salt Bakery
The freshest sourdough intown and they make Honey Jumble. Bring back the 80s.
@flourwatersaltbakery
Moist 'n' Glazed
Double D - Donuts and desserts. @moistnglazed
NIGHT
Miss Arda
This is the sister restaurant of Otis and is brimming with Middle-Eastern Flavours and cocktails.
@missarda
Centre Point Pizza Kiama
Because it’s always important to know where a good slice of pie is.
@centrepointpizzakiama
Diggies
Friday and Saturday night spritz and bar snax! Great spot for a sundowner.
@diggieskiama
Hanoi on Manning
A little bit of Vietnam never goes astray. Fresh ingredients and mouthwatering flavours.
SLEEP x KIAMA
SLEEP
Bask at Loves Bay Kiama
The views are beyond. The interiors are stunning. This place is simply heaven.
@baskatlovesbay
Oceanview Kiama
Top option for a family of 4, opposite the beach.
@oceanviewkiam
Muanikauna
Wake up to the sound of waves crashing and soak up the 18- degree view of the Pacific Ocean and Kiama Harbour.
@luxico
Kiama Retreat
Set amongst the treetops, this two story home and studio is a great option for a big family holiday.
@kiamaretreat
PLAY & SHOP X KIAMA
PLAY & SHOP
PLAY
Kiama Farmers Markets
Shop local. Every Wednesday 3pm – 6pm.
@kiamafarmersmarket
Kiama Seaside Markets
Over 100 stalls every 3rd Sunday of the month. @kiama_seaside_markets
Soul Revival Spa
Do not move a muscle. This mobile day spa comes to you.
@soulrevivalspa
Just Grazin’
Platters that celebrate local produce and seasonal bites. Have it delivered to your accomodation and sip, graze, sip, graze on repeat.
@justgrazinboards
Nature Lovers
It’s not Kiama without a blowhole visit. Check out subtropical Minnamurra for it’s beach and river. Walk the Kiama Coastal walk or Bombo Headlines. Take a dip and explore Kendalls and Jones Beach! Mother nature sprinkled lots of love here.
The Pines Kiama
An artisan micro dairy serving up cheese, yoghurt and gelato. Order ahead and pick up from the farm every Monday 3:30 – 5:30pm.
@thepineskiama
GERRINGONG & GERROA
EAT X GERRINGONG & GERROA
EAT
GERRINGONG
DAY
The Deli
Food glorious food. Breakfast and lunch options are a plenty.
@the_deli_gerringong
The Kiosk
Step off Werri Beach with sand between your toes and salty beach hair. Head straight to the Kiosk for an iced coffee, crunchy toast topped with egg mash and
chilli salt.
@thekioskwerribeach
Clay Coffee Collective
Smashed avo with halloumi and dukkah, served on clayware.
@claycoffeecollective
NIGHT
The Hill Bar and Kitchen
Watch the sun go down with a perfect view from your table.
@thehillbarandkitchengerringong
Gather by the Hill
The espresso martinis are en pointe. This local beach bar is at your service.
@gatherbythehill
Handcrafted beer and cider. Father and son owned.
@stoicbrewing
Gerringong Pizza
Pizza, Pinot Gris and a patch of grass. @gerringongpizza
Italian Bambinos
Let’s be honest...is there any greater cuisine?
@italian_bambinos
Jacks Grill by Smith St
Located inside Cronin's Hotel, this is pub fare done right.
@smithstreetfoods
GERROA
DAY & NIGHT
Blue Swimmer
Lip smackin’ goodness in this rustic café. If you go for breakfast you are totally allowed to go back
for dinner.
@blueswimmer_restaurant
SLEEP
GERRINGONG
Ocean Farm
The name says it all. This place is such a treat.
@oceanfarm
Bunker House Gerringong
A masterpiece perched on a hill. 3 levels of ultimate luxe. 7 bedrooms, 3 kitchens, steam room, gym, infinity pool - you get the drift.
@bunkerhousegerringong
The Shore at Gerringong
This property has been designed and styled with so much class. Step out the backdoor and you are at the beach.
@theshoreatgerringong
Soul of Gerringong
Designed by a guru, this place is an grammers dream. Two accom options – a farmhouse or a cottage. Either way you will be sat-is-fied.
@soulofgerringong
The Pause
The latest and greatest by the designer who brought you Soul of Gerringong. Arched hallways, linen for days and just pure gorgeousness.
@thepauseaus
Dunoon Farmhouse
A 150 year old home located on a dairy farm and yet another interior lovers dream house. You can watch the cows from your pool.
@dunoonfarmhouse
Bare Gerringong
Rest, relax and unwind amongst the shades of white and natural tones. Another beautiful option.
@baregerringong
Dovecote
Next level modernism perched on the rolling hills of Gerringong. It’s the type of place a helicopter would deliver guests to.
@dovecote
GERROA
The Palm House
Set along Black Head Reserve, a palm tree marks the spot. Here you will have unobstructed ocean views in a luxe environment. This is the spot for a magical Summer holiday.
@thepalmhousegerroa
The Shed Gerroa
5 stars. Farm – tick. Pool – tick. Ocean views – tick.
@theshedgerroa
The Beach House Gerroa
Complete and utter overstimulation. The most epic bunk beds and literally on the beach.
@thebeachhouse_gerroa
Latitude 34 @ Gerroa
Ocean at your doorstep and a stones throw to Seven Mile Beach.
@latitude_34_gerroa
The G at Gerroa
Less than 30 steps to the sands, this is a 4 bedroom property is just the place for a magical Summer vacation.
@thegatgerroa
PLAY & SHOP X GERRINGONG GERROA
PLAY & SHOP
PLAY
GERRINGONG
Buena Vista Farm
A Roam fave! Take a farm tour or cooking class with Adam and Fi. Meet the farmyard family, eat from the medicinal herb garden and sip their homemade water kefir.
@buenavistafarm
Gerringong Surf School
Learn to surf with Rusty Moran. The guy just sounds cool.
@gerringongsurfschool
Willowvale_road
Candle making workshops. Absolutely divine.
@willowvale_road
Two Figs Winery
Sip the day away. Rose recommended.
@twofigswinery
Luxury Clay Experiences
Bespoke wellness clay workshops.
@luxuryclayexperiences
Caterina
Step away from the stove and let the meal come to you. Opt for the lemon rice, greek chicken and horiatiki salad, or the meatballs, or the cheese platter or...
@caterina_kv
GERROA
Surf Camp Surf School
Learn to ride the waves like Slater.
@gerroasurfschool
Stoked Experiences
Cruise the coast in a 1968 Aqua Blue EJ Holden called Alice. Sit back and soak it up as your chauffeur takes your touring.
@stokedexperiences
Swimming Spots
Boat Harbour Rock Pool, Werri Beach and Werri Lagoon
SHOP
GERRINGONG
South Coast Artisans Shop
@southcoastartisanshop
Corner D’Or Gerringong
@cornerdor_gerringong
Natural Necessity Surf Store
@naturalnecessity
@thecollectivebeat
@beadshackgerringong
Ziba Lifestyle
@zibalifestyle
Hart & Soul
@hart_soul_co
Oak Home
@oakhome_kitchenandhome
Kalm
@thekalmstore
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