REASONS TO VISIT

PAM BURRIDGE SURF SCHOOL

Year-round, expert advice for groups, or private lessons for the beginner or experienced surfer. Mollymook Beach. 0409 767 176; pamburridge.com THE RETRO RETREAT Operated through the Pam Burridge Surf School, this women-only retreat involves a stay at a retro, 1960s beach cottage at Mollymook Beach and makes a fun, fully catered weekend for those wishing to learn to surf or boost their surf skills. Contact Roz on 0427 300 095. PIGEON HOUSE MOUNTAIN

DIDTHUL WALKING TRACK This five-kilometre return loop in Morton National Park is one of the region’s best trails and offers amazing panoramic views. nationalparks.nsw.gov.au ONE TRACK FOR ALL Learn about local Indigenous art and culture on this accessible heritage trail. ulladulla.info/ one-track-for-all

ESCAPE ARTFEST This annual festival, held across Milton and Ulladulla from October 4th-7th, features art exhibitions, performances, workshops, concerts and more. escapeartfest.com.au BLESSING OF THE FLEET Enjoy one of the biggest festivals on the south coast as Ulladulla pays tribute to the area’s proud fishing tradition with entertainment, a street parade and a blessing of the trawlers. blessing of the fleet. info

REASONS TO STAY

NATURAL BEAUTY Visit Narrawallee Inlet, paddle at Mollymook Beach, or enjoy a lakeside picnic or water sports at picturesque Burrill Lake, five kilometres south of Ulladulla. It’s all at your fingertips. southcoast.com.au/burrill SLOW FOOD SHOALHAVEN

This volunteer-based, not-for-profit organisation supports food producers in the region and offers Shoalhaven growers grants for small-scale operators. slowfoodshoalhaven.com.au THE SOUTH COAST FOOD

ALLIANCE This group celebrates the local produce, gourmet experiences and natural beauty of the NSW South Coast. Look out for their events. southcoastfoodalliance.com.au

CUPITT’S GROWERS’ MARKET You can buy the very best local produce here on the last Saturday of the month. 10am–12pm. 58 Washburton Road, Ulladulla. cupitt.com.au

MOLLYMOOK GOLF CLUB For golf with a view, choose from either the nine-hole Beachside course or challenging 18-hole Hilltop. 72 Golf Avenue, Mollymook. (02) 4455 1911; mollymookgolf.com.au

FOOD & WINE

TALLWOOD EATERY This restaurant specialises in share plates and is open for dinner Wednesday to Monday and breakfast on weekends from 8am. Shop 2/85 Tallwood Avenue, Mollymook Beach. (02) 44555 192; tallwoodeat.com.au >