A life of relaxation and water and adventure activities is what you’ll find at Culburra Beach, in the beautiful Shoalhaven region of the NSW South Coast. It’s surrounded by beaches, lake, river, ocean and national park so the things to do here are endless.
Culburra is the Tharawal Aboriginal word meaning, “sand” and there’s plenty of it, with the beaches between Culburra Surf Beach and Warrain Beach. These are both popular surfing and fishing spots, but it’s a playground for everyone including dogs and horses.
Spend your time in this relaxed, coastal town of Culburra Beach exploring the sparkling blue waterways by paddle board, boat or kayak or enjoying excellent seaside cafes/restaurants, galleries of brilliant local artists, or hike to your hearts content to discover hidden gems. Your fur babies can frolic till their hearts content too!
Culburra beach is a cruisy 2 hours 40 min south of Sydney and 2 hours 50 mins from Canberra.
Wellness & Pampering
- Luscious Boutique Skin Spa, Â 34a Berry St, Nowra
- Maya Organic Beauty, Nowra
- Cut Loose Hairdressing, Vincentia
- Restore Face, Body and Soul
- Maiden Hair
- Whyld Hair
- Culburra Hairdressing – 2/173 Prince Edward Ave
- Boardwalk Hair Design – 2/149 Prince Edward Ave
- Scruples Hair and Beauty – 59A Kinghorne St, Nowra
- The Village Barber – Shop/1 Schofields Ln, Nowra
- Little Saigon Style – 2/19 Kinghorne St, Nowra
Explore & Discover
- Take a sunrise walk along Culburra Beach
- Learn to Stand Up Paddle (SUP) at Culburra Beach Surf School and Hire – 164 Penguins Head Rd
- Play a round of golf at Worrigee Links Golf CourseÂ
- Visit the beaches around Culburra – Warren
- Have fun at the Culburra Beach Surf Bash
- Go fishing off Fishing Platform
- Fly a kite at Crookhaven Reserve – (also great to picnic)
- Visit The Fleet Air Arm Museum (aircraft, artifacts and memorabilia)
- Explore Hanging Rock lookout and The Grotto
- Visit the Crookhaven Heads Lighthouse
- Pinot and Picasso
- Play a game of tennis at 14 South Street, Greenwell Point ((02) 4447 1279)
- Taste some wines at Coolangatta Estate and  Camberwarra Winery
- Book a taste testing at Two Figs Winery
- Explore Booderee National Park – Parks Australia works hand in hand with the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community to manage Booderee, using a mix of traditional knowledge and modern science. See extraordinary wildlife and expansive Botanical Gardens
- Find the joy at the Christmas Festival (Carols and Giftware), Culburra Beach
- Whale watch from Point Perpendicular Lighthouse, Crookhaven Heads
- Ring Making Workshop South Nowra
- Meet the artist within at The Art Hub Studio and GalleryÂ
Good Eats
- Loco Lane (Mexican)
- The Butter Factory, Pyree
- Freaks of Nature (Vegan with good vibes with music on a Saturday) – 159 Prince Edward Ave
- Em’s Place (scones, lemon tarts, sweet treats plus breaky) – 165 Prince Edward Ave
- Franks Coffee Van (make a mean caffeine cup) – 155 Prince Edward Ave
- The Book and Burrow – (In-house made granola, punchy salads, drool worthy burgers)
- The Growers (instagramable, tasty meals)
- Food and More (locally grown produce and good coffee) – 77 The Lake Cct
- Burra Beach Eats – 2/157 Prince Edward Ave,
- Greensdale Cafe, Pyree – 719 Greenwell Point Rd, Pyree
- The Little Snapper – 10 Fairlands St, Culburra Beach
Foodies
- Nowra Fresh (fish and meat market)
- Nowra Farmers Markets
- Jim Wilde’s Oyster Service
- Sun Sun Chinese
- Newnham Oysters
- Pelican Rocks Cafe
- That Mushroom Guy
Retail Escapes
- Jindy Mill Markets at Pyree (1st Sun of month – (live music, food, quality stalls
- Marriott Park Markets (handmade, homegrown products, music, craft, unique and bargain items
- Ocean’s Mirror Gifts and Gallery – Â locally handcrafted jewellery, art and pottery
- Christmas Markets at Berry, Kangaroo Valley, Callala Bay, Huskisson, The Mill
- Anne’s Secondhand Bookshop – 3/144 Junction St, Nowra
- Pia Jade Event & Interior Styling (weddings and events)
- Kate English Designs, Nowra
- Meraki Home and You – Shop 6 Morisons Arcade, 111 Junction St, Nowra (clothing, jewellery)
- Matty’s Toys and Baby (Toy Shop) (toys, Â outdoor play equipment)
- The Things We Love
- Combo Clothing Co – Stockland Nowra 047/048, 32-60 East St
- CB Tackle (fishing, spear fishing, wetsuits, hardware)
- Dragon Fly Kids
- Pony The Label – Unit 39/43 Kinghorne St, Nowra
- Black Pepper – Shop 2/77-81 Junction Street Nowra
- Acquatique
For Kids
- Kids Zip – Trees Adventures Nowra
- Discover your wild side at Shoalhaven Zoo Nowra
- Kids Club Nature Play – Off The Couch! (packed with exciting activities and games)
- Outdoor Raw (conquer your fears!)
- For little horse lovers – Berry Riding Club
- Hope on board a steam train at The Penwood Miniature Railway
- Dress up at the Superhero Saturday (evening of fun and games at the Dunne Lewis Club)
- Marriott Park also has new kids play equipment, fitness equipment, public barbecues, picnic tables and bathrooms
Travellarks acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land of Culburra we live and work on, the Awabakal people. We recognize their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
