Allison's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The following attractions are all local to the property . Jamberoo is the perfect location to explore south coast beaches and the southern highlands .
You can do the walk here a long the fly for wonderful views across to the ocean and for the more adventurous you can zip line through the trees .
139 locals recommend
Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures
182 Knights Hill RdYou can do the walk here a long the fly for wonderful views across to the ocean and for the more adventurous you can zip line through the trees .
20 mins from our door up Jamberoo Mountain road are these stunning falls and walks . There are also 2 fresh water swimming holes .
54 locals recommend
Carrington Falls
20 mins from our door up Jamberoo Mountain road are these stunning falls and walks . There are also 2 fresh water swimming holes .
400 metres down the road from the property . Great walk to explore the rainforest , waterfall and local birds .
177 locals recommend
Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
345 Minnamurra Falls Rd400 metres down the road from the property . Great walk to explore the rainforest , waterfall and local birds .
A little further away about 40 mins through the village of Robertson which is great for a stop at the famous pie shops, the old cheese factory and the pub.
30 locals recommend
Belmore Falls
Belmore Falls RoadA little further away about 40 mins through the village of Robertson which is great for a stop at the famous pie shops, the old cheese factory and the pub.
Fun action packed day to be had here . Arrive early before the crowds . Book on line to save waiting in line for tickets .
228 locals recommend
Jamberoo Action Park
1215 Jamberoo RdFun action packed day to be had here . Arrive early before the crowds . Book on line to save waiting in line for tickets .
Very scenic drive up to the highlands . Also some great walks :Clover hill trail, Cascade Falls.
28 locals recommend
Macquarie Pass National Park
Illawarra HighwayVery scenic drive up to the highlands . Also some great walks :Clover hill trail, Cascade Falls.
My favourite local swimming spot . Only 15 mins from our property. Great spot for whale and dolphin watching.
10 locals recommend
Kiama Rock Pool
My favourite local swimming spot . Only 15 mins from our property. Great spot for whale and dolphin watching.
Kiama has 2 blowholes . The big blow hole by the lighthouse and the little blow hole across the bay. From the little blow hole you can walk along the cliffs
261 locals recommend
Kiama Blowhole
Kiama has 2 blowholes . The big blow hole by the lighthouse and the little blow hole across the bay. From the little blow hole you can walk along the cliffs
Fantastic for a swim. Also it is possible to hire stand up paddle boards at weekends and school holidays . You can also kyack if you have your own .
23 locals recommend
Minnamurra River
Fantastic for a swim. Also it is possible to hire stand up paddle boards at weekends and school holidays . You can also kyack if you have your own .
Food scene
Berry is full of gift shops, great cafes and restaurants. If going at a weekend I suggest getting to Berry early as it is very popular .
284 locals recommend
Berry
73 Queen StBerry is full of gift shops, great cafes and restaurants. If going at a weekend I suggest getting to Berry early as it is very popular .
Lovely little village of Gerringong with quiet beaches
, huge surf shop and some nice cafes.
64 locals recommend
Gerringong
Lovely little village of Gerringong with quiet beaches
, huge surf shop and some nice cafes.
Every Wednesday at 3pm until 6pm. Lots of food stalls. Our favourite is Pines gelato. On the 3rd Sunday of every month there are bigger seaside markers
13 locals recommend
Kiama Makers & Growers Market
Shoalhaven StreetEvery Wednesday at 3pm until 6pm. Lots of food stalls. Our favourite is Pines gelato. On the 3rd Sunday of every month there are bigger seaside markers
The iconic Jamberoo pub. Our nearest place to eat for those that don’t feel like cooking . It has a pleasant beer garden out the back .
21 locals recommend
Jamberoo Pub
12 Allowrie StThe iconic Jamberoo pub. Our nearest place to eat for those that don’t feel like cooking . It has a pleasant beer garden out the back .
Great walk .
This is a great walk from Kiama to Gerringong . 20 kms in total. You can pick it up at various points . It is also possible to get the train back from Gerringong . In summer we suggest doing the walk early morning or late in the day as there is not much shade.
Kiama Coastal Walk
Gerroa
7 mile beach is quiet . We love the Blue swimmer cafe.
Further afield.
Berrima is our favourite village in the Southern highlands . It has lots of great cafes and some very good restaurants ; Eschalot is well worth dining at. It is a charming village with beautiful buildings .
Berrima
Kangaroo valley is a lovely spot to visit . It is possible to hire kyacks here to go down the river . Later in the day you will see wombats and kangaroos. It takes about 50 mins to get there . You can do a circular day tour and take in Belmore falls and Fitzroy falls.
142 locals recommend
Kangaroo Valley
Kangaroo valley is a lovely spot to visit . It is possible to hire kyacks here to go down the river . Later in the day you will see wombats and kangaroos. It takes about 50 mins to get there . You can do a circular day tour and take in Belmore falls and Fitzroy falls.
Bowral is a 50 minute drive. Lots of shops , cafes . Also a massive vintage / antic shop called Dirty Jane’s. There is a lovely little cafe inside Dirty Jane’s called Your Vintage Occasion Tea Salon.
75 locals recommend
Bowral
Bowral is a 50 minute drive. Lots of shops , cafes . Also a massive vintage / antic shop called Dirty Jane’s. There is a lovely little cafe inside Dirty Jane’s called Your Vintage Occasion Tea Salon.
Wine tasting
Although we haven’t tried it our guests tell us it’s great fir lunch as well as wine tasting.
137 locals recommend
Crooked River Wines - Winery - Cellar Door - Restaurant - Wedding Venue
11 Willowvale RdAlthough we haven’t tried it our guests tell us it’s great fir lunch as well as wine tasting.
Another local vineyard , just outside of Berry . Growers of a Malbec , Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc
145 locals recommend
Silos Estate Berry
B640 Princes HwyAnother local vineyard , just outside of Berry . Growers of a Malbec , Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc
The restaurant is a great place for lunch or high tea ; right next to the cellar doors. Lovely vista over the vineyard. It is in Bowral.
51 locals recommend
Centennial Vineyards
252 Centennial RdThe restaurant is a great place for lunch or high tea ; right next to the cellar doors. Lovely vista over the vineyard. It is in Bowral.
It is hard to know how to categorise Bendooley estate as well the cellars doors it is a great place for lunch and has an amazing bookshop.
79 locals recommend
Bendooley Estate Book Barn
3020 Old Hume HwyIt is hard to know how to categorise Bendooley estate as well the cellars doors it is a great place for lunch and has an amazing bookshop.