Guidebook for guests of Finchley B and B
Food Scene
Overlooking Bannister Head at Molllymook, this is another of Rick Stein's renowned seafood restaurants worth checking out!
104 locals recommend
Rick Stein at Bannisters
191 Mitchell ParadeOverlooking Bannister Head at Molllymook, this is another of Rick Stein's renowned seafood restaurants worth checking out!
Now known as The Heritage Bakery, this historic building at the traffic lights (Croobyar Road) Milton, very popular for lunches and take-away snacks. Open every day until 6pm.
13 locals recommend
Heritage Bakery
197-201 Princes HwyNow known as The Heritage Bakery, this historic building at the traffic lights (Croobyar Road) Milton, very popular for lunches and take-away snacks. Open every day until 6pm.
This vegetarian restaurant overlooks the water, and has a sister outlet in the heart of Milton. They have Mexican nights mid-week, also vegetarian, very relaxed environment.
52 locals recommend
Pilgrims Huskisson
57 Owen StThis vegetarian restaurant overlooks the water, and has a sister outlet in the heart of Milton. They have Mexican nights mid-week, also vegetarian, very relaxed environment.
Another charming historical town just north of Nowra; great shops, restaurants, charming old homes & gardens in back streets, also the Berry Treat Factory (near railway line) sellsa wonderful range of local produce.
284 locals recommend
Berry
73 Queen StAnother charming historical town just north of Nowra; great shops, restaurants, charming old homes & gardens in back streets, also the Berry Treat Factory (near railway line) sellsa wonderful range of local produce.
good menu selection, very pet friendly outdoors, 15% discount voucher available for guests of Finchley B&B. Best to try and avoid lunch hour on weekends when it can get very busy.
24 locals recommend
Angels Bayside Cafe
74 Owen Stgood menu selection, very pet friendly outdoors, 15% discount voucher available for guests of Finchley B&B. Best to try and avoid lunch hour on weekends when it can get very busy.
Lovely, easy walk along the path that skirts the water's edge with the added bonus of multi award winning Pelican Rocks Restaurant assorted seafood plates, excellent value. There's also JB's fish and chips across the road, take away only: both are great for easy take away to eat in the adjacent reserve and share with the pelicans... this area also renowned for its locally caught fresh oysters and other seafood!
32 locals recommend
Greenwell Point
Lovely, easy walk along the path that skirts the water's edge with the added bonus of multi award winning Pelican Rocks Restaurant assorted seafood plates, excellent value. There's also JB's fish and chips across the road, take away only: both are great for easy take away to eat in the adjacent reserve and share with the pelicans... this area also renowned for its locally caught fresh oysters and other seafood!
This restaurant has won numerous awards over the past few years for their fresh seafood dishes, and Greenwell Point is a nice flat area for walking dogs by the water's edge, meeting Pelicans, and observing the fishing boats. The restaurant includes a covered courtyard where dogs are welcome. It is important to book in advance due to its popularity.
75 locals recommend
Pelican Rocks Seafood Restaurant & Cafe
117 Greenwell Point RdThis restaurant has won numerous awards over the past few years for their fresh seafood dishes, and Greenwell Point is a nice flat area for walking dogs by the water's edge, meeting Pelicans, and observing the fishing boats. The restaurant includes a covered courtyard where dogs are welcome. It is important to book in advance due to its popularity.
This is very well known for yummy freshly made donuts and coffee... a great stop en route to or from Jervis Bay from the north.
82 locals recommend
Berry Donut Van
73 Queen StThis is very well known for yummy freshly made donuts and coffee... a great stop en route to or from Jervis Bay from the north.
This is our absolute favourite source of delicious take away fish and chips down at Burrill Lake just south of Ulladulla. The waiting time can be half an hour if you go at lunch time on weekends or holidays, but it's worth it, or try calling ahead with your order. We take ours across the bridge and down to Dolphin Point, to sit in the car while eating, and watching the surf crash on the rocks around the beach. Sometimes you may also spot on the beach just around the bend a fabulous rock sculpture garden... until it is washed away by stormy seas.
43 locals recommend
The Fish Shop
107 Princes HwyThis is our absolute favourite source of delicious take away fish and chips down at Burrill Lake just south of Ulladulla. The waiting time can be half an hour if you go at lunch time on weekends or holidays, but it's worth it, or try calling ahead with your order. We take ours across the bridge and down to Dolphin Point, to sit in the car while eating, and watching the surf crash on the rocks around the beach. Sometimes you may also spot on the beach just around the bend a fabulous rock sculpture garden... until it is washed away by stormy seas.
In the heart of Nowra, at the pedestrian crossing in the middle of Junction Street: We use this regularly for take-aways... Excellent value and brilliant lunchtime specials.
9 locals recommend
Elephant Thai Cafè And Restaurant
114 Junction StIn the heart of Nowra, at the pedestrian crossing in the middle of Junction Street: We use this regularly for take-aways... Excellent value and brilliant lunchtime specials.
Sightseeing
some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, including Hyams Beach, (pictured, acclaimed whitest sand in the world), Greenpatch, Murrays Beach, Booderee Botanic Gdns and Cape St George Historic Lighthouse, Greenpatch
87 locals recommend
Jervis Bay
some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, including Hyams Beach, (pictured, acclaimed whitest sand in the world), Greenpatch, Murrays Beach, Booderee Botanic Gdns and Cape St George Historic Lighthouse, Greenpatch
a charming setting and at the southern end a succession of delightful large rockpools ideal for families or young children to safely snorkel, swim or play. Mollymook Beach is situated at the northern end of Ulladulla.
111 locals recommend
Mollymook Beach
a charming setting and at the southern end a succession of delightful large rockpools ideal for families or young children to safely snorkel, swim or play. Mollymook Beach is situated at the northern end of Ulladulla.
Immediately south of lovely Huskisson village and beach, gateway to more delightful beaches, and one of the popular areas from which dolphins and whales may be observed frolicking in the (Jervis) bay.
47 locals recommend
Vincentia
Immediately south of lovely Huskisson village and beach, gateway to more delightful beaches, and one of the popular areas from which dolphins and whales may be observed frolicking in the (Jervis) bay.
one of the earliest surviving original homes in Nowra, unique in its authenticity of fittings and furnishings due to several generations of the same family living there until the 1980s.
10 locals recommend
Meroogal
35 West Stone of the earliest surviving original homes in Nowra, unique in its authenticity of fittings and furnishings due to several generations of the same family living there until the 1980s.
delightful waterfall off the Braidwood Road above Wandandian, only a moment's easy access walk from the car park
9 locals recommend
Tianjara Falls
Braidwood Roaddelightful waterfall off the Braidwood Road above Wandandian, only a moment's easy access walk from the car park
Unspoilt little holiday village, dolphins may be observed quite close in to the beach at times...renowned for possessing the "whitest sand in the world"! ALERT: on weekends in summer and in holiday periods best avoided unless accessed by walking along White Sands Walking Track (dogs not permitted) from Blenheim or Greenfields Beaches and through Chinamans Beach... parking is extremely difficult in busy periods.
329 locals recommend
Hyams Beach
Cyrus StUnspoilt little holiday village, dolphins may be observed quite close in to the beach at times...renowned for possessing the "whitest sand in the world"! ALERT: on weekends in summer and in holiday periods best avoided unless accessed by walking along White Sands Walking Track (dogs not permitted) from Blenheim or Greenfields Beaches and through Chinamans Beach... parking is extremely difficult in busy periods.
Situated at the southern end of Huskisson township: a pretty beach with the start of the White Sands Walking Trail commencing at its edge and heading south across Moona Moona Creek, on via Vincentia, as far as Hyams Beach. Huskisson is the largest town on Jervis Bay. Daily dolphin watching and seasonal whale watching cruises depart from the township.
24 locals recommend
Huskisson Beach
Situated at the southern end of Huskisson township: a pretty beach with the start of the White Sands Walking Trail commencing at its edge and heading south across Moona Moona Creek, on via Vincentia, as far as Hyams Beach. Huskisson is the largest town on Jervis Bay. Daily dolphin watching and seasonal whale watching cruises depart from the township.
a charming little historical township on the Princes Hwy, with a variety of architectural styles, old cottages in the side streets, good eateries and village green, something for everyone in Milton! Some great little shops for buying that something special!
176 locals recommend
Milton
a charming little historical township on the Princes Hwy, with a variety of architectural styles, old cottages in the side streets, good eateries and village green, something for everyone in Milton! Some great little shops for buying that something special!
A charming seaside town an hour's drive north for a delightful café lunch (we recommend Amaki Cafe, which has a dog friendly courtyard accessed via the side laneway) and wander out to the blow hole for an impressive display at high tide. Kiama holds one of the biggest markets in the region.
41 locals recommend
Kiama
A charming seaside town an hour's drive north for a delightful café lunch (we recommend Amaki Cafe, which has a dog friendly courtyard accessed via the side laneway) and wander out to the blow hole for an impressive display at high tide. Kiama holds one of the biggest markets in the region.
a pleasant drive over Cambewarra Mtn from Bomaderry, claims to be the prettiest valley in Australia, with good reason.. A delightful setting for lunch (the beer garden at the rear of the Friendly Inn Hotel is dog friendly, as are several other eateries on their verandahs or al fresco areas) and seeking out a special souvenir of your visit.
142 locals recommend
Kangaroo Valley
a pleasant drive over Cambewarra Mtn from Bomaderry, claims to be the prettiest valley in Australia, with good reason.. A delightful setting for lunch (the beer garden at the rear of the Friendly Inn Hotel is dog friendly, as are several other eateries on their verandahs or al fresco areas) and seeking out a special souvenir of your visit.
Lookout and Restaurant at the top of the mountain between Bomaderry and Kangaroo Valley, affords magnificent views down to the coast for many kms in both directions.
73 locals recommend
Cambewarra Mountain Lookout
182 Cambewarra Lookout RdLookout and Restaurant at the top of the mountain between Bomaderry and Kangaroo Valley, affords magnificent views down to the coast for many kms in both directions.
the largest falls in the Shoalhaven area and a stunning view down the valley beyond. There is also a very good shop and cafe incorporated into the complex. The parking area requires a timed ticket from the dispensing machine.
103 locals recommend
Fitzroy Falls
the largest falls in the Shoalhaven area and a stunning view down the valley beyond. There is also a very good shop and cafe incorporated into the complex. The parking area requires a timed ticket from the dispensing machine.
This lookout, surrounded by the vast Morton National Park, is accessed via the Braidwood Road behind us, gives a good view across to the coast from behind Wandandian. The access road is not paved, so may be a bit rough after rains or when extremely dry. From here, continue a bit further south along the Braidwood Road to Tianjara Falls, which is just a 30 second walk from its carpark, very close to the road.
Jerrawangala Lookout
This lookout, surrounded by the vast Morton National Park, is accessed via the Braidwood Road behind us, gives a good view across to the coast from behind Wandandian. The access road is not paved, so may be a bit rough after rains or when extremely dry. From here, continue a bit further south along the Braidwood Road to Tianjara Falls, which is just a 30 second walk from its carpark, very close to the road.
Huskisson is the largest, and thus, busiest town on Jervis Bay. It hosts the dolphin- and whale-watching cruises, a vast selection of restaurants and cafes, very popular triathlons twice a year, the SeeChange Festival every two years, markets, artesan studios and a quaint little cinema, to name just a few of its features. The main family beach is Sharknet Beach, directly below the bottom of Huskisson's main street, Owen Street: this beach does now allow dogs. Immediately south of Sharknet, is Huskisson Beach, where dogs are allowed on lead at all times, and off lead between 3:00pm and 8:00am off season and between 4:00pm and 8:00am in summer.
148 locals recommend
Huskisson
Huskisson is the largest, and thus, busiest town on Jervis Bay. It hosts the dolphin- and whale-watching cruises, a vast selection of restaurants and cafes, very popular triathlons twice a year, the SeeChange Festival every two years, markets, artesan studios and a quaint little cinema, to name just a few of its features. The main family beach is Sharknet Beach, directly below the bottom of Huskisson's main street, Owen Street: this beach does now allow dogs. Immediately south of Sharknet, is Huskisson Beach, where dogs are allowed on lead at all times, and off lead between 3:00pm and 8:00am off season and between 4:00pm and 8:00am in summer.
This lookout is accessed by a road that is best attempted in an AWD or 4WD, it can get a bit rough after rains or in very dry weather... it has been closed for much of 2020 but I believe is open again after necessary extensive post-bushfire work. The lookout may be accessed from the road which goes very close to the top via the 12 mile road, or alternatively from the picnic area below and a fun 5 minute climb up between the rocks. Also on this road, a few kms before the lookout, are Granite Falls, which can be quite spectacular after heavy rains, and which are accessed via 5 minute walk along a wide path. There is even a plaque advising some history on a tin mine which was situated just near the falls many years ago... a very strange location, one might think!
George Boyd Lookout
This lookout is accessed by a road that is best attempted in an AWD or 4WD, it can get a bit rough after rains or in very dry weather... it has been closed for much of 2020 but I believe is open again after necessary extensive post-bushfire work. The lookout may be accessed from the road which goes very close to the top via the 12 mile road, or alternatively from the picnic area below and a fun 5 minute climb up between the rocks. Also on this road, a few kms before the lookout, are Granite Falls, which can be quite spectacular after heavy rains, and which are accessed via 5 minute walk along a wide path. There is even a plaque advising some history on a tin mine which was situated just near the falls many years ago... a very strange location, one might think!
I have included this beach from many that are equally worthy around Jervis Bay, because I have several times hear that people who were fortunate enough to be on the Bay on nights when 'bioluminescence' was observed... this is a very beautiful phenomenon, and quite a privilege to catch at the right time... it cannot be forecast precisely and depends mostly on weather and tide conditions. This event can only be witnessed at night.
6 locals recommend
Barfleur Beach
I have included this beach from many that are equally worthy around Jervis Bay, because I have several times hear that people who were fortunate enough to be on the Bay on nights when 'bioluminescence' was observed... this is a very beautiful phenomenon, and quite a privilege to catch at the right time... it cannot be forecast precisely and depends mostly on weather and tide conditions. This event can only be witnessed at night.
This beach is located between Hyams and Greenfields Beaches and can be accessed by foot from Greenfields Beach, along the White Sands Walk, or by parking at the Western end of Hyams Beach reserve and walking down the path. We have seen dolphins very close in to the beach playing in groups here (they are everywhere in Jervis Bay, but different beaches on different days)... and the waters, on a good day, are just stunningly beautiful.... and along with all Jervis Bay beaches, a view towards Point Perpendicular Lighthouse out on the northern headland of the Beecroft Peninsula, and Bowen Island just off Murrays Beach on the southern headland.
22 locals recommend
Chinamans Beach
This beach is located between Hyams and Greenfields Beaches and can be accessed by foot from Greenfields Beach, along the White Sands Walk, or by parking at the Western end of Hyams Beach reserve and walking down the path. We have seen dolphins very close in to the beach playing in groups here (they are everywhere in Jervis Bay, but different beaches on different days)... and the waters, on a good day, are just stunningly beautiful.... and along with all Jervis Bay beaches, a view towards Point Perpendicular Lighthouse out on the northern headland of the Beecroft Peninsula, and Bowen Island just off Murrays Beach on the southern headland.
A delightful day trip from here, with various side trip options along the way. Some great classy shopping to be had in Bowral's main street (Bong Bong St), and beautiful Repton Park and Golden Vale nearby (Nat Trust properties), as well as Autumn Open Gardens.
75 locals recommend
Bowral
A delightful day trip from here, with various side trip options along the way. Some great classy shopping to be had in Bowral's main street (Bong Bong St), and beautiful Repton Park and Golden Vale nearby (Nat Trust properties), as well as Autumn Open Gardens.
Parks & Nature
I have included this one from the many beautiful options on Jervis Bay because in my opinion, it is the prettiest of them all (very close to my opinion of Murrays Beach, at the far end of the road through Booderee National Park).... Greenfields Beach has a lovely well shaded car park, although limited car spaces, but it can also be accessed on foot via White Sands Walking Track from Blenheim Beach or Chinamans/Huskisson Beach... It is in the prettiest setting, with beautiful Banksias and many other shady trees around it, and pretty rock pools accessible at low tide on the Eastern end. When the conditions are at their best, the water is stunningly crystal clear, and the sand as white as it comes (Hyams does not have this privilege exclusively, despite the rumours)...
67 locals recommend
Greenfield Beach Picnic Area
10 Sutton StI have included this one from the many beautiful options on Jervis Bay because in my opinion, it is the prettiest of them all (very close to my opinion of Murrays Beach, at the far end of the road through Booderee National Park).... Greenfields Beach has a lovely well shaded car park, although limited car spaces, but it can also be accessed on foot via White Sands Walking Track from Blenheim Beach or Chinamans/Huskisson Beach... It is in the prettiest setting, with beautiful Banksias and many other shady trees around it, and pretty rock pools accessible at low tide on the Eastern end. When the conditions are at their best, the water is stunningly crystal clear, and the sand as white as it comes (Hyams does not have this privilege exclusively, despite the rumours)...
This, in the best weather, is the most stunning beach of all in Jervis Bay for its crystal clear waters of so many aqua hues. It is at the end of the Naval College Road which runs the length of Booderee National Park, and is accessed by a 5 minute walk through light bushland from the carpark at one end, or the boat ramp entrance at the other end. It also affords the closest views of Bowen Island, which is home to a protected penguin colony of some 5000 breeding pairs.
44 locals recommend
Murrays Beach
This, in the best weather, is the most stunning beach of all in Jervis Bay for its crystal clear waters of so many aqua hues. It is at the end of the Naval College Road which runs the length of Booderee National Park, and is accessed by a 5 minute walk through light bushland from the carpark at one end, or the boat ramp entrance at the other end. It also affords the closest views of Bowen Island, which is home to a protected penguin colony of some 5000 breeding pairs.
A delightful combination of natural regional native bushland on one side and on the other, more cultivated interactive arena and colourful flowering species with also a delightful rainforest walk, and a large lake that can be skirted by a lengthy walk (take bottled water, and the path on one side not recommended for those unsteady on their feet).
22 locals recommend
Booderee Botanic Gardens
Botanic Gardens AccessA delightful combination of natural regional native bushland on one side and on the other, more cultivated interactive arena and colourful flowering species with also a delightful rainforest walk, and a large lake that can be skirted by a lengthy walk (take bottled water, and the path on one side not recommended for those unsteady on their feet).
Shopping
Spar supermarket, several eateries, a gentle, flat walk along inlet (you will always see pelicans), and a pleasant little township - the RSL is recommended for meals, and Inlet Eats Café for a good value hearty lunch.
20 locals recommend
Sussex Inlet
Spar supermarket, several eateries, a gentle, flat walk along inlet (you will always see pelicans), and a pleasant little township - the RSL is recommended for meals, and Inlet Eats Café for a good value hearty lunch.
shopping plaza with a large Woolies/BWS, Aldi, coffee shops, bakery, hairdresser, take-away outlets, good Thai Restaurant for take-away (Silver Spoon) and other eateries, Westpac Bank, Post Office, medical centre, chemist, butcher, large cheapie shop and more..
22 locals recommend
Vincentia Dental Care
8 Moona Creek Rd shopping plaza with a large Woolies/BWS, Aldi, coffee shops, bakery, hairdresser, take-away outlets, good Thai Restaurant for take-away (Silver Spoon) and other eateries, Westpac Bank, Post Office, medical centre, chemist, butcher, large cheapie shop and more..
closest general shopping with a good sized IGA and liquor store, chemist, hairdresser, cafe, and bric a brac store, as well as Post Office, pub and food outlets nearby
27 locals recommend
IGA Plus Liquor
136 Island Point Rdclosest general shopping with a good sized IGA and liquor store, chemist, hairdresser, cafe, and bric a brac store, as well as Post Office, pub and food outlets nearby
Everything Else
5 mins south of Ulladulla, well worth the trip for BEST fish and chips around!!! Take them down to the car park at Dolphin Point, a very pretty spot to sit and watch the surf crashing on the rocks.
30 locals recommend
Burrill Lake
5 mins south of Ulladulla, well worth the trip for BEST fish and chips around!!! Take them down to the car park at Dolphin Point, a very pretty spot to sit and watch the surf crashing on the rocks.
delightful combination of award-winning wines at cellar door sales, restaurant, backdrop of rolling hills/vineyards, and historical village within the site tastefully adapted to guest accommodation.
115 locals recommend
Coolangatta Estate
1335 Bolong Rddelightful combination of award-winning wines at cellar door sales, restaurant, backdrop of rolling hills/vineyards, and historical village within the site tastefully adapted to guest accommodation.
Arts & Culture
former home of artist Arthur Boyd and featuring many of his works, as well as his studio, situated on the Shoalhaven River a little inland from North Nowra, open every Saturday (recommend go up early to mid morning, and return mid afternoon as some of the access road becomes quite narrow). An attractive property with an interesting history.
32 locals recommend
Bundanon Trust - Bundanon Property
533 Bundanon Roadformer home of artist Arthur Boyd and featuring many of his works, as well as his studio, situated on the Shoalhaven River a little inland from North Nowra, open every Saturday (recommend go up early to mid morning, and return mid afternoon as some of the access road becomes quite narrow). An attractive property with an interesting history.
Entertainment & Activities
very popular hub of Jervis Bay with great views, great beaches (Shark Net Beach kid-friendly, Husky Beach dog-friendly), great shops (boutiques, numerous restaurants, dolphin- and whale-watching tours, gift and home decor shops, pubs, clubs, several annual or bi-annual festivals based here (eg SeaChange, Triathlon and so forth).
148 locals recommend
Huskisson
very popular hub of Jervis Bay with great views, great beaches (Shark Net Beach kid-friendly, Husky Beach dog-friendly), great shops (boutiques, numerous restaurants, dolphin- and whale-watching tours, gift and home decor shops, pubs, clubs, several annual or bi-annual festivals based here (eg SeaChange, Triathlon and so forth).