Explore Culburra Beach & Surrounds
Essentials
Don't bother packing the car with too much food. You can get all the essentials in Culburra.
They sell almost everything except fresh seafood. For Seafood lovers its worth a trip to Nowra Fresh Fish & Meat.
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Woolworths Culburra Beach
22 Weston StThey sell almost everything except fresh seafood. For Seafood lovers its worth a trip to Nowra Fresh Fish & Meat.
A great market for great fresh fish & meat. They sell Pacific as well as Sydney Rock Oysters and a wide range of whole and filleted fish. Their locally caught black fish is cheap and delicious.
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Nowra Fresh Fish & Meat Market
2 East StA great market for great fresh fish & meat. They sell Pacific as well as Sydney Rock Oysters and a wide range of whole and filleted fish. Their locally caught black fish is cheap and delicious.
Food
The best food is cooked at home on the BBQ with friends I reckon, but there are some good takeaway places if you need a night off.
Great oysters. Sit outside and eat at rustic tables beside the River or takeaway. If you have a boat you can zip over here with a cheeky Pinot Grigio on board and make a picnic of it.
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Jim Wild's Oysters
170 Greens RdGreat oysters. Sit outside and eat at rustic tables beside the River or takeaway. If you have a boat you can zip over here with a cheeky Pinot Grigio on board and make a picnic of it.
Italian Bambinos Culburra Beach
153 Prince Edward AveGood wood fired pizza and gelato
Good takeaway burgers and coffee. Great chips. Head out on Penguin Point Road and you can't miss it.
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Food & More
77 The Lake CctGood takeaway burgers and coffee. Great chips. Head out on Penguin Point Road and you can't miss it.
Culburra Fruit Shop
157 Prince Edward AveGood fish & chips
Best fresh home-grown restaurant food within 20 mins of Culburra. Outdoor tables under a pergola. Enjoy a glass of wine and watch the cows stroll past.
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The Butter Factory Restaurant
739 Greenwell Point RdBest fresh home-grown restaurant food within 20 mins of Culburra. Outdoor tables under a pergola. Enjoy a glass of wine and watch the cows stroll past.
Grumpy Joe's
151 Prince Edward AvenueGood takeaway burgers, seafood and breakfast bacon & egg on turkish bread. Yum!
Parks & Nature
Culburra and its surrounds boast some of the most beautiful beaches, waterways and lakes in Australia. It never ceases to amaze me that we are within hours of the largest city in Australia and yet we have so much pristine nature to enjoy. Some of these places are hidden away so local knowledge is the best way to find them.
A very short 2 minute bush trail takes you to the lookout where you can get the best view of migrating humpback whales from August to October. Its a great spot to take in the Warrain Beach side of Culburra and get your bearings.
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Penguin Head Lookout - Culburra Beach, NSW
185 Penguins Head RdA very short 2 minute bush trail takes you to the lookout where you can get the best view of migrating humpback whales from August to October. Its a great spot to take in the Warrain Beach side of Culburra and get your bearings.
Currarong is a 25 minute drive away and a great place for a day trip. Its a beautiful sheltered beach with a kids playground, a sea pool, a boat ramp and a great fish and chip shop. Walk or drive around to the best swimming spot in Currarong - Abraham Bosoms Beach. Fringed by rocks, with soft white sand and gentle waves in the shallows, its an absolute stunner! There are also bushwalking trails here if you feel like a hike. And an absolute must swim beach is Abraham Bosoms Beach - safe, shallow, clear water.
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Currarong Beach
Currarong is a 25 minute drive away and a great place for a day trip. Its a beautiful sheltered beach with a kids playground, a sea pool, a boat ramp and a great fish and chip shop. Walk or drive around to the best swimming spot in Currarong - Abraham Bosoms Beach. Fringed by rocks, with soft white sand and gentle waves in the shallows, its an absolute stunner! There are also bushwalking trails here if you feel like a hike. And an absolute must swim beach is Abraham Bosoms Beach - safe, shallow, clear water.
A great bush hiking trail that takes you up to the old lighthouse ruins. Lots of spots to stop and take in the views. Its a bushy track so wear closed-in shoes.
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Crookhaven Lighthouse
A great bush hiking trail that takes you up to the old lighthouse ruins. Lots of spots to stop and take in the views. Its a bushy track so wear closed-in shoes.
This fabulous swimming and kayaking spot in Jervis Bay is perfect for a picnic. 15 minutes from Culburra, you need to drive out to the Beecroft Peninsular through the State Park gates - check opening times as its usually only weekends - then follow the signs to Honeymoon Bay. There are two beaches here and both are gorgeous. Honeymoon Bay is the more sheltered beach on the south side and partially enclosed by rocks. You can float on your back in the water here forever. Fringed by gum trees, there's plenty of shade to go around. Its hard not to fall asleep on warm days. Bindijine Beach is on the northern side of Honeymoon Bay and has a jetty at the end of the beach. White sandy beach backing onto bushland, this is always less populated and feels like a little patch of paradise in Jervis Bay.
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Honeymoon Bay
This fabulous swimming and kayaking spot in Jervis Bay is perfect for a picnic. 15 minutes from Culburra, you need to drive out to the Beecroft Peninsular through the State Park gates - check opening times as its usually only weekends - then follow the signs to Honeymoon Bay. There are two beaches here and both are gorgeous. Honeymoon Bay is the more sheltered beach on the south side and partially enclosed by rocks. You can float on your back in the water here forever. Fringed by gum trees, there's plenty of shade to go around. Its hard not to fall asleep on warm days. Bindijine Beach is on the northern side of Honeymoon Bay and has a jetty at the end of the beach. White sandy beach backing onto bushland, this is always less populated and feels like a little patch of paradise in Jervis Bay.
Beautiful swimming beaches, white sands, clear turquoise water, boating, fishing and whale watching... this is what the Jervis Bay area is famous for. Visit the neighbouring towns of Callala, Huskisson and Vincentia located right on the bay. There are loads of shops, pubs and restaurants and even a cute deco cinema. These towns can get busy with tourists on weekends so out of season and weekdays are reccomended - unless you feel like dipping into the hustle bustle for while.
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Jervis Bay
Beautiful swimming beaches, white sands, clear turquoise water, boating, fishing and whale watching... this is what the Jervis Bay area is famous for. Visit the neighbouring towns of Callala, Huskisson and Vincentia located right on the bay. There are loads of shops, pubs and restaurants and even a cute deco cinema. These towns can get busy with tourists on weekends so out of season and weekdays are reccomended - unless you feel like dipping into the hustle bustle for while.
Tilbury Cove is at the Penguin Point end of Culburra.
The perfect swimming spot for the kids or a place to retreat to if its windy on Culburra Beach. A 3 minute drive from the house, just head out along Penguin Point Road and park in the car park above the beach. You wont see the beach from the road. You need to walk down a bush track and it will appear around the corner. My favourite swimming place summer and winter, there's a grassy area to sit on and one picnic table.
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Tilbury Cove
210 Penguins Head RdTilbury Cove is at the Penguin Point end of Culburra.
The perfect swimming spot for the kids or a place to retreat to if its windy on Culburra Beach. A 3 minute drive from the house, just head out along Penguin Point Road and park in the car park above the beach. You wont see the beach from the road. You need to walk down a bush track and it will appear around the corner. My favourite swimming place summer and winter, there's a grassy area to sit on and one picnic table.
The Crookhaven River is a 2 minute walk from Burra Breeze. Its a tidal river so it can be full and calm on some days, choppy on others and you can walk out on it at low tide. Its a great spot for kayaking at high tide. It backs onto mangroves and bush so there are often sandflies which have a very nasty bite so make sure you carry the insect repellent. I speak from experience!
The mountain you can see in the distant background is Mt Cullunghutti which rises 300 metres above sea level and is recognized as a place of Aboriginal significance.
Crookhaven River
The Crookhaven River is a 2 minute walk from Burra Breeze. Its a tidal river so it can be full and calm on some days, choppy on others and you can walk out on it at low tide. Its a great spot for kayaking at high tide. It backs onto mangroves and bush so there are often sandflies which have a very nasty bite so make sure you carry the insect repellent. I speak from experience!
The mountain you can see in the distant background is Mt Cullunghutti which rises 300 metres above sea level and is recognized as a place of Aboriginal significance.
This extraordinary lake on the south side of Culburra is a sanctuary and home to the local bird life as well as to rare species of migratory birds that are not often seen elsewhere . Drive down The Lake Circuit to the park and playground area. From here, its a very short walk down a sandy track to the lake, the sand bar and Warrain Beach. This is the best spot for bird watching in the area. In summer, there are Little Terns nesting around the lake and if you have a kayak, you can quietly paddle out and sit among the birds. One of my favourite places to spend quiet time. During heavy weather, the sandbar opens up to the ocean - usually every few years.
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Wollumboola Lake
This extraordinary lake on the south side of Culburra is a sanctuary and home to the local bird life as well as to rare species of migratory birds that are not often seen elsewhere . Drive down The Lake Circuit to the park and playground area. From here, its a very short walk down a sandy track to the lake, the sand bar and Warrain Beach. This is the best spot for bird watching in the area. In summer, there are Little Terns nesting around the lake and if you have a kayak, you can quietly paddle out and sit among the birds. One of my favourite places to spend quiet time. During heavy weather, the sandbar opens up to the ocean - usually every few years.
Warrain Beach is on the southern side of Penguin Point Rd. Its the main surf beach in Culburra and the waves here are awesome. Culburra Beach has raised some of Australia's finest surfing champions including the amazing Wright family. 2021 Women's Surfing World Champion Tyler Wright grew up on these waves before becoming the first female surfer to conquer the infamous Pipeline in Hawaii.
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Warrain Beach
Warrain Beach is on the southern side of Penguin Point Rd. Its the main surf beach in Culburra and the waves here are awesome. Culburra Beach has raised some of Australia's finest surfing champions including the amazing Wright family. 2021 Women's Surfing World Champion Tyler Wright grew up on these waves before becoming the first female surfer to conquer the infamous Pipeline in Hawaii.
Shopping
Good second hand clothing, books and furniture bargains to be found here for op shoppers. Also great for kids toys and clothes if you forgot to pack something and you don't want to pay the earth.
Anglicare Op-Shop
4 Weston StGood second hand clothing, books and furniture bargains to be found here for op shoppers. Also great for kids toys and clothes if you forgot to pack something and you don't want to pay the earth.
The local BWS stocks a reasonable selection of alcoholic beverages. If you want something fancier, bring your own, but this is conveniently located for parking and has most beer, wines and spirits you may need.
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BWS Culburra Beach Drive
169 Prince Edward AveThe local BWS stocks a reasonable selection of alcoholic beverages. If you want something fancier, bring your own, but this is conveniently located for parking and has most beer, wines and spirits you may need.
Entertainment & Activities
A friendly family pub in the fishing village of Greenwell Point - a 15 minute drive away - that serves the freshest fish & chips (straight from the dock). It also has live music on weekends and stays open till midnight.
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Greenwell Point Hotel
95 Greenwell Point RdA friendly family pub in the fishing village of Greenwell Point - a 15 minute drive away - that serves the freshest fish & chips (straight from the dock). It also has live music on weekends and stays open till midnight.
For bike or board hire. And lots of tips about local surf spots.
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Culburra Bakery
129 Prince Edward AveFor bike or board hire. And lots of tips about local surf spots.
Haven Street
Haven StreetGreat swimming and surfing beach.
A great place to go kayaking or paddleboarding on the placid creek. Drive to Myola and follow directions to the Husky Ferry Pick up point along an unpaved bush track.
Currambene Creek
A great place to go kayaking or paddleboarding on the placid creek. Drive to Myola and follow directions to the Husky Ferry Pick up point along an unpaved bush track.
Getting Around
You'll need a car to get around to the stunning beaches as many are tucked away.
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Hertz Car Rental South Nowra
282 Princes HwyYou'll need a car to get around to the stunning beaches as many are tucked away.
This is the fastest and most scenic way to get over to Huskisson - a bustling holiday town in the heart of Jervis Bay. Leaving from Myola, a 10 minute boat ride across the estuary saves you a 45 minute drive around. Lots of good eating, shopping and a big pub with beer garden - if you are happy to queue up. Huskisson goes off with a bang at Christmas holiday time with fireworks, a vintage cinema and a funfair. And you can leave the crowds behind when you hop back on the unique Husky Ferry to return to the peace and quiet of Culburra.
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Husky Ferry
1 Currambene StThis is the fastest and most scenic way to get over to Huskisson - a bustling holiday town in the heart of Jervis Bay. Leaving from Myola, a 10 minute boat ride across the estuary saves you a 45 minute drive around. Lots of good eating, shopping and a big pub with beer garden - if you are happy to queue up. Huskisson goes off with a bang at Christmas holiday time with fireworks, a vintage cinema and a funfair. And you can leave the crowds behind when you hop back on the unique Husky Ferry to return to the peace and quiet of Culburra.
Bombaderry train station is a 20 minute drive from Culburra Beach. Good to know you can get in or out at short notice if you need to, or you can't all fit in one car. Check the timetable online but there are usually 2-3 trains per day to Sydney.
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Bomaderry Station
Meroo StreetBombaderry train station is a 20 minute drive from Culburra Beach. Good to know you can get in or out at short notice if you need to, or you can't all fit in one car. Check the timetable online but there are usually 2-3 trains per day to Sydney.
Sightseeing
This is a great place for a day trip. A 20 minute drive from Culburra, you can get amazing views of Jervis Bay. A top spot for whale watching. Bring your biniculars as the whales come close to shore but are hundreds of metres below. The Beecroft Peninsular is open weekends and school holidays only.
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Point Perpendicular Light
LOT 51 Lighthouse RdThis is a great place for a day trip. A 20 minute drive from Culburra, you can get amazing views of Jervis Bay. A top spot for whale watching. Bring your biniculars as the whales come close to shore but are hundreds of metres below. The Beecroft Peninsular is open weekends and school holidays only.
The Grotto Walk just over the bridge in North Nowra is a beautiful place to hike through bush and rocks down to the Shoalhaven River. (Enter from Yurunga Street) The walk is very steep down a narrow rocky path for 2 kilometres. Not for young kids.
North Nowra
The Grotto Walk just over the bridge in North Nowra is a beautiful place to hike through bush and rocks down to the Shoalhaven River. (Enter from Yurunga Street) The walk is very steep down a narrow rocky path for 2 kilometres. Not for young kids.
Uitzichtpunt Cambewarra Mountain
182 Cambewarra Lookout RdIncredible views of the Shoalhaven area.
One of the most spectacular waterfalls in Australia with incredible views across the valley. Just past Kangaroo Valley. A 1 hour drive from Culburra Beach through the mountains.
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Fitzroy Falls
One of the most spectacular waterfalls in Australia with incredible views across the valley. Just past Kangaroo Valley. A 1 hour drive from Culburra Beach through the mountains.