Destination South Coast, NSW
Five things to do
Road trip: As you motor south from Sydney down the Princes Highway, Milton is the perfect lunchtime rest stop. Pilgrims Cafe serves up the most delicious vegetarian burgers, wraps, fresh juices and coffee. The Millennium burger bulges with curry lentil patty, fried onion, avocado, lettuce, beetroot, cucumber, sprouts, tahini dressing and sweet chilli sauce on a toasted wholemeal roll.
Dine: The French-inspired restaurant The River, nestled on the bank of the Moruya, is an absolute treat, with locally sourced seafood, organic produce and an extensive wine list. It’s on par with the very best dining experience anywhere. Open for lunch and dinner.
Stroll and stay: The historic town of Tilba Tilba is full of boutique craft stores, including leather and woodwork artisans showcasing wares ranging from furniture to handmade rocking horses. A cute old timber pub, the Dromedary Hotel has a relaxed beer garden full of locals and travellers. There are plenty of bed and breakfast places in and around the town. Indulge in the wide range of dairy products at Tilba Real Dairy with cheese tastings, ice-cream and milkshakes from jersey cow to you.
Swim: Poole’s Beach, Mystery Bay, is a gorgeous, quiet spot to cool off and float in the shallow rock pools – it’s like being in a gentle, salty washing machine. Boardriders surf the adjoining southern beach, called 1080, all part of the Eurobodalla National Park.
Golf: Book your 18-hole golf experience at one of Australia’s most picturesque courses, Narooma Golf Club. The course runs through forest sections, by a lake and clifftops overlooking the ocean. Two rounds of 18 holes cost $165 a person. There’s also a great club bistro overlooking the ocean. Flexible packages for golf plus accommodation are available online.