Seagrass Cottage Werri Beach Visitor Guide
Food scene
Modern venue with spectacular views of Werri Beach and the green Gerringong hinterland. Soak in the atmosphere and enjoy a few drinks and great food with indoor and outdoor dining. available. Breakfast available during summer, with lunch and dinner served all year.
47 locals recommend
The Hill Bar & Kitchen
98 Fern StModern venue with spectacular views of Werri Beach and the green Gerringong hinterland. Soak in the atmosphere and enjoy a few drinks and great food with indoor and outdoor dining. available. Breakfast available during summer, with lunch and dinner served all year.
One of my favourite cafes for a delicious brunch which offers a positive vibe. The staff are friendly and efficient, the food is tasty and the coffee is strong and hot. The Deli also offer some healthy smoothies and salads along with soups, sandwiches, pies and desserts...check out their blackboard for specials of the day.
60 locals recommend
Gerringong Cafe & Deli
133 Fern StOne of my favourite cafes for a delicious brunch which offers a positive vibe. The staff are friendly and efficient, the food is tasty and the coffee is strong and hot. The Deli also offer some healthy smoothies and salads along with soups, sandwiches, pies and desserts...check out their blackboard for specials of the day.
This cafe is my go-between when I need a quick takeaway coffee on the run. With friendly service and good food, at Blue Goose also offer all day breakfast and their burgers are pretty special. The cafe is open 7 days for breakfast and lunch and Friday and Saturday nights for dinner...a great family venue.
34 locals recommend
The Blue Goose Café
25 Noble StThis cafe is my go-between when I need a quick takeaway coffee on the run. With friendly service and good food, at Blue Goose also offer all day breakfast and their burgers are pretty special. The cafe is open 7 days for breakfast and lunch and Friday and Saturday nights for dinner...a great family venue.
For a great coffee experience, this little gem is tucked away behind the bakery in Millers Arcade. The business owner knows specialty coffee and uses clay stoneware to add to the experience.
9 locals recommend
Clay Coffee Collective
123 Fern StFor a great coffee experience, this little gem is tucked away behind the bakery in Millers Arcade. The business owner knows specialty coffee and uses clay stoneware to add to the experience.
A fine dining experience offering modern Australian cuisine and excellent service with a great wine list. Located at the Mercure Hotel, Bella Char also offer "High Tea Heaven", on the first Saturday of each month where you can select from savoury and sweet delights with a glass of bubbly...bookings are essential girls!
9 locals recommend
Bella Char Restaurant & Wine Bar
1 Fern StA fine dining experience offering modern Australian cuisine and excellent service with a great wine list. Located at the Mercure Hotel, Bella Char also offer "High Tea Heaven", on the first Saturday of each month where you can select from savoury and sweet delights with a glass of bubbly...bookings are essential girls!
A five minute walk south to the beachside 'bowlo' will offer you food, beverages and entertainment all year round. The 'Dairy' offers coffee/tea with a cheese and ice cream range while 'Cabos' offers lunch and dinner, with a grill or 'Tex Mex' options 7 days a week. The bowlo has a sense of local spirit and supports local bands, hosts regular trivia and bingo events, and barefoot bowling, and fun activities for the kids during holiday seasons. This club has something for everyone.
63 locals recommend
Gerringong Bowling & Recreation Club
Pacific AvenueA five minute walk south to the beachside 'bowlo' will offer you food, beverages and entertainment all year round. The 'Dairy' offers coffee/tea with a cheese and ice cream range while 'Cabos' offers lunch and dinner, with a grill or 'Tex Mex' options 7 days a week. The bowlo has a sense of local spirit and supports local bands, hosts regular trivia and bingo events, and barefoot bowling, and fun activities for the kids during holiday seasons. This club has something for everyone.
A short walk north, Werri Beach Fish Shop located on Pacific Avenue is famous for its delicious fish, chips and burgers. Barista coffee and cakes are also provided for a mid morning break. Customers can sit outside on the tables and chairs provided, or takeaway and sit on the beach for an easy picnic. This iconic venue has gained 4 stars on Tripadvisor.
27 locals recommend
Werri Beach Fish Shop
29 Pacific AveA short walk north, Werri Beach Fish Shop located on Pacific Avenue is famous for its delicious fish, chips and burgers. Barista coffee and cakes are also provided for a mid morning break. Customers can sit outside on the tables and chairs provided, or takeaway and sit on the beach for an easy picnic. This iconic venue has gained 4 stars on Tripadvisor.
Food and wine scene
Local family-owned and operated winery, Crooked River Winery's elevated location allows visitors to capture amazing views of the mountains and the Pacific Ocean as you experience the taste of their multi-award winning premium red and white wines. Cellar door, a restaurant and brewery, and regular festivals makes this venue a local favourite.
137 locals recommend
Crooked River Wines - Winery - Cellar Door - Restaurant - Wedding Venue
11 Willowvale RdLocal family-owned and operated winery, Crooked River Winery's elevated location allows visitors to capture amazing views of the mountains and the Pacific Ocean as you experience the taste of their multi-award winning premium red and white wines. Cellar door, a restaurant and brewery, and regular festivals makes this venue a local favourite.
Silos Berry is opened 7 days a week from 11am to 5pm and if in a group I recommend booking a tasting at the cellar door where your host provides descriptive and entertaining information about the array of wines available from the seven varieties of grapes grown on this stunning 12 acre property. If you'd like to purchase their wine, drop in any time. Established as a dairy in 1870, many of the old farm buildings remain on the estate. Today, Silos is a carbon neutral wine estate that includes a working alpaca farm, and of course, the views are stunning!!
145 locals recommend
Silos Estate Berry
B640 Princes HwySilos Berry is opened 7 days a week from 11am to 5pm and if in a group I recommend booking a tasting at the cellar door where your host provides descriptive and entertaining information about the array of wines available from the seven varieties of grapes grown on this stunning 12 acre property. If you'd like to purchase their wine, drop in any time. Established as a dairy in 1870, many of the old farm buildings remain on the estate. Today, Silos is a carbon neutral wine estate that includes a working alpaca farm, and of course, the views are stunning!!
Two Figs Winery estate sits atop of a hill overlooking the majestic Shoalhaven River and surrounding mountains. As you make your way up the driveway and settle in, this boutique winery offers award-winning wines which is best enjoyed with a produce plate while absorbing the breathtaking scenery.
146 locals recommend
Two Figs Winery
905 Bolong RdTwo Figs Winery estate sits atop of a hill overlooking the majestic Shoalhaven River and surrounding mountains. As you make your way up the driveway and settle in, this boutique winery offers award-winning wines which is best enjoyed with a produce plate while absorbing the breathtaking scenery.
Local produce
Local father and son hosts and brewers of handcrafted pale ale and ciders, this relaxed, friendly drinking hole is where you'll find Gerringong locals mixing with visitors in the afternoons of Wednesday through to Sunday. After tasting your beer flight, take home your favourite brew in your reusable 'squealer' or 'growler' jug.
29 locals recommend
Stoic Brewing
45 Rowlins RdLocal father and son hosts and brewers of handcrafted pale ale and ciders, this relaxed, friendly drinking hole is where you'll find Gerringong locals mixing with visitors in the afternoons of Wednesday through to Sunday. After tasting your beer flight, take home your favourite brew in your reusable 'squealer' or 'growler' jug.
Dedicated to sustainable farming practices, the passionate owners of this family-run farm offer locally produced, nutrient dense whole foods running farm tours, and classes from cheesemaking and fermentation to biscuit baking. Spend a day in their garden to learn how to grow healthy fruit and vegetables in your own back yard.
8 locals recommend
Buena Vista Farm
250 Fern StDedicated to sustainable farming practices, the passionate owners of this family-run farm offer locally produced, nutrient dense whole foods running farm tours, and classes from cheesemaking and fermentation to biscuit baking. Spend a day in their garden to learn how to grow healthy fruit and vegetables in your own back yard.
If fish is on the menu, take a ten minute drive into Kiama and support the local fisherman and purchase your fresh seafood including oysters, rock or Pacific prawns and fresh fish daily. The BBQ on our spacious outdoor deck is the perfect place to bake or grill your seafood.
Kiama Farmers' Market
If fish is on the menu, take a ten minute drive into Kiama and support the local fisherman and purchase your fresh seafood including oysters, rock or Pacific prawns and fresh fish daily. The BBQ on our spacious outdoor deck is the perfect place to bake or grill your seafood.
This beautiful venue set among the rural Berry countryside is a gem. They offer day long cooking workshops where you get to enjoy the fruits of your labour starting with morning tea, lunch with wine and other treats along the way. Experience a long-table lunch or dinner event under an elm tree. A popular place if you enjoy great local food with a country flair. Bookings are essential to secure your spot during your visit.
9 locals recommend
Far Meadow Table
450b Coolangatta RdThis beautiful venue set among the rural Berry countryside is a gem. They offer day long cooking workshops where you get to enjoy the fruits of your labour starting with morning tea, lunch with wine and other treats along the way. Experience a long-table lunch or dinner event under an elm tree. A popular place if you enjoy great local food with a country flair. Bookings are essential to secure your spot during your visit.
Art and culture
Whether your'e an art collector or you enjoy a chat with professional local artists, this gallery offers a calm and sensory experience as you stroll past an array of contemporary artwork. New exhibits are on display regularly so be sure to pop in and make yourself known.
6 locals recommend
Fern Street Gallery
131 Fern StWhether your'e an art collector or you enjoy a chat with professional local artists, this gallery offers a calm and sensory experience as you stroll past an array of contemporary artwork. New exhibits are on display regularly so be sure to pop in and make yourself known.
This unique indoor marketplace offers a collection of stalls from local businesses with an 'eclectic mixture of trendsetting new brands and vintage gems'. Great gift ideas for kids, adults or pets, purchasing provides creators, designers and entrepreneurs the opportunity to sell direct to the public.
The Collective Beat
107 Fern StThis unique indoor marketplace offers a collection of stalls from local businesses with an 'eclectic mixture of trendsetting new brands and vintage gems'. Great gift ideas for kids, adults or pets, purchasing provides creators, designers and entrepreneurs the opportunity to sell direct to the public.
The centre of Gerringong Village, every third Saturday of the month the local Rotary Club hosts the markets centred around the Town Hall, offering a collection of fresh local produce, arts and crafts, entertainment and bundles of friendly atmosphere. If you happen to be in Werri on these weekends, try and visit the markets and talk to the locals.
22 locals recommend
Gerringong Town Hall
106 Fern StThe centre of Gerringong Village, every third Saturday of the month the local Rotary Club hosts the markets centred around the Town Hall, offering a collection of fresh local produce, arts and crafts, entertainment and bundles of friendly atmosphere. If you happen to be in Werri on these weekends, try and visit the markets and talk to the locals.
Iconic sites
This iconic shop and cafe claims to be the largest independent surf store in Australia. Original owner since 1976 Kent Ladkin, surfer and inventor of Honey Works Wax, has built his family-owned business to include a large selection of popular surf brands including boards, swimwear, clothes, footwear and cool apparel that helps you 'blend in' with the locals at Werri Beach. Popular eatery for vegetarian/vegan foodies with a wonderful selection of fresh, eco-friendly food and beverages.
50 locals recommend
Natural Necessity Surf Shop
115 Fern StThis iconic shop and cafe claims to be the largest independent surf store in Australia. Original owner since 1976 Kent Ladkin, surfer and inventor of Honey Works Wax, has built his family-owned business to include a large selection of popular surf brands including boards, swimwear, clothes, footwear and cool apparel that helps you 'blend in' with the locals at Werri Beach. Popular eatery for vegetarian/vegan foodies with a wonderful selection of fresh, eco-friendly food and beverages.
The blowhole and lighthouse is another iconic sight situated in the township of Kiama. At the right conditions, the blowhole displays a natural visual, audio (and sometimes soaking) experience that thrills the senses. The lighthouse established in 1887, stands as a reminder of the fascinating maritime history of Australia's south coast, so while you're there, drop by the cottage museum and check out the history.
261 locals recommend
Kiama Blowhole
The blowhole and lighthouse is another iconic sight situated in the township of Kiama. At the right conditions, the blowhole displays a natural visual, audio (and sometimes soaking) experience that thrills the senses. The lighthouse established in 1887, stands as a reminder of the fascinating maritime history of Australia's south coast, so while you're there, drop by the cottage museum and check out the history.
Our local beach offers an array of fun activities from surfing, fishing, and patrolled swimming to the south, with a dedicated section to the north to walk, run and play with your dog. The surf club, children’s play area, skateboard park and tennis courts are abuzz with holiday makers and locals who enjoy outdoor activities. A hard surface walking track expands along 2kms end-to-end, to walk, run or ride your bicycle. All this fun and action is at our visitors’ doorstep.
9 locals recommend
Werri Beach
Our local beach offers an array of fun activities from surfing, fishing, and patrolled swimming to the south, with a dedicated section to the north to walk, run and play with your dog. The surf club, children’s play area, skateboard park and tennis courts are abuzz with holiday makers and locals who enjoy outdoor activities. A hard surface walking track expands along 2kms end-to-end, to walk, run or ride your bicycle. All this fun and action is at our visitors’ doorstep.
Around the corner south of Werri Beach is historic Boat Harbour Rock Pool. The original ladies bathing pool from 1900, here you can swim some laps, launch your boat for a day’s fishing, explore the rock platform or have a picnic in the park which provides bar-b-ques facilities and public toilets.
29 locals recommend
Gerringong Boat Harbour Rock Pool
20 Jupiter StAround the corner south of Werri Beach is historic Boat Harbour Rock Pool. The original ladies bathing pool from 1900, here you can swim some laps, launch your boat for a day’s fishing, explore the rock platform or have a picnic in the park which provides bar-b-ques facilities and public toilets.
Situated above the cliffs at the southern headland, you have 360 degree panoramic views of Gerringong township and Werri Beach , Pacific Ocean and Shoalhaven Heads - have your camera ready. The Whale viewing platform is ideal for spotting migrating whales in certain seasons, and is a leash-free area for dogs to run and play. A tree grown from an original tree brought back from Gallipoli by an Australian soldier, the Lone Pine stands in memory of soldiers who died in Gallipoli in WWI.
33 locals recommend
Gerringong Whale Watching Platform
3 Tasman DrSituated above the cliffs at the southern headland, you have 360 degree panoramic views of Gerringong township and Werri Beach , Pacific Ocean and Shoalhaven Heads - have your camera ready. The Whale viewing platform is ideal for spotting migrating whales in certain seasons, and is a leash-free area for dogs to run and play. A tree grown from an original tree brought back from Gallipoli by an Australian soldier, the Lone Pine stands in memory of soldiers who died in Gallipoli in WWI.
Situated between the beautiful seaside towns of Gerringong and Gerroa, Gerringong Golf Club offers a friendly golfing atmosphere overlooking the beautiful Walkers Beach. The club is open 7 days and offer the use of carts for 9 or 18 hole rounds. The small club house is open daily, providing hire clubs, drinks and limited food - cashless transactions. The club is surrounded by great beaches and national parks, with coaching available. Check out their website for bookings and further information.
73 locals recommend
Gerringong Golf Club
14 Crooked River RdSituated between the beautiful seaside towns of Gerringong and Gerroa, Gerringong Golf Club offers a friendly golfing atmosphere overlooking the beautiful Walkers Beach. The club is open 7 days and offer the use of carts for 9 or 18 hole rounds. The small club house is open daily, providing hire clubs, drinks and limited food - cashless transactions. The club is surrounded by great beaches and national parks, with coaching available. Check out their website for bookings and further information.
This is an ideal venue to take the kids during the summer holidays. NSW’s largest water theme park offer world class rides and attractions in a natural setting between the mountains and the sea. You can easily spend the day enjoying the multiple rides, food and shopping.
228 locals recommend
Jamberoo Action Park
1215 Jamberoo RdThis is an ideal venue to take the kids during the summer holidays. NSW’s largest water theme park offer world class rides and attractions in a natural setting between the mountains and the sea. You can easily spend the day enjoying the multiple rides, food and shopping.
Sightseeing
Stroll, run, walk the dog or ride your bike while enjoying the sights of local beaches, ancient rock formations and the expansive Pacific Ocean with its wildlife of migrating whales (between May and November), dolphins and seals. This 22km undulating hike from Werri Beach to Minnamurra River can be broken down for shorter or longer hikes and I recommend the 6km heritage walk (history and geology explained every kilometre) from Werri Lagoon to Loves Bay and back (12kms) which is easily achieved in half a day. Take water, wear sunscreen and a hat and comfortable footwear.
87 locals recommend
Kiama Coastal Walk
Stroll, run, walk the dog or ride your bike while enjoying the sights of local beaches, ancient rock formations and the expansive Pacific Ocean with its wildlife of migrating whales (between May and November), dolphins and seals. This 22km undulating hike from Werri Beach to Minnamurra River can be broken down for shorter or longer hikes and I recommend the 6km heritage walk (history and geology explained every kilometre) from Werri Lagoon to Loves Bay and back (12kms) which is easily achieved in half a day. Take water, wear sunscreen and a hat and comfortable footwear.
Seven Mile Beach National Park offers a great day out for everyone just five minutes drive south from Gerringong. The beach is packed with options like swimming, sandy track walks through forests and long strolls along the beach. The beach is also a great place to spend a lazy afternoon picnicking with friends and family while enjoying the natural environment and wildlife.
18 locals recommend
Seven Mile Beach National Park
Gerroa RoadSeven Mile Beach National Park offers a great day out for everyone just five minutes drive south from Gerringong. The beach is packed with options like swimming, sandy track walks through forests and long strolls along the beach. The beach is also a great place to spend a lazy afternoon picnicking with friends and family while enjoying the natural environment and wildlife.
Saddleback Mountain is a photographer's dream and on a clear day you can view Cronulla in the north to Milton in the south. Located just 10 minutes from Kiama's Blowhole, Saddleback Mountain Lookout is one of the area's greatest natural attractions.
48 locals recommend
Saddleback Mountain Lookout
Saddleback Mountain RoadSaddleback Mountain is a photographer's dream and on a clear day you can view Cronulla in the north to Milton in the south. Located just 10 minutes from Kiama's Blowhole, Saddleback Mountain Lookout is one of the area's greatest natural attractions.
If you love nature walks, the Treetop Walk is a 1.5km walk through beautiful warm temperate rainforest with 500 metres of steel walkway nestled in the treetop canopy some 20-30 metres above the ground. Or, gain a unique perspective of the Illawarra Rainforest as you soar through the treetops and immerse yourself in nature on the Zipline Tour. This is a special outing for everyone.
139 locals recommend
Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures
182 Knights Hill RdIf you love nature walks, the Treetop Walk is a 1.5km walk through beautiful warm temperate rainforest with 500 metres of steel walkway nestled in the treetop canopy some 20-30 metres above the ground. Or, gain a unique perspective of the Illawarra Rainforest as you soar through the treetops and immerse yourself in nature on the Zipline Tour. This is a special outing for everyone.