Welcome to the South Coast
A creative time on the coast!
Winter weather on the south coast is mild .... the nights can be cold, but then you’re having a cosy dinner by the fire. During the day, you’ll even find people on the beach sunbaking! The coast comes alive with a carnival of whales, seals and dolphins. Catch a cruise to get to get close to their action which is always spectacular.
Travel the coast through our pages to find galleries, art festivals, wineries, shopping destinations, holiday accommodation, alfresco eateries and award-winning restaurants... all to enjoy in a wonderful South Coast environment.
The annual Shoalhaven Coast Winter Wine Festival is a great opportunity to sample the best the coast has to offer. See pages 18 & 21 and plan your wine festival trail & don’t forget to enter the ‘Grape Escape’ competition.
Visit Jervis Bay for a 'See Change' extravaganza of arts, events and exhibitions. And, Milton’s magical Scarecrow Festival, will entertain the whole family!
June, July and August are great months to search out all those secret destinations off the beaten track . Check out our winter accommodation specials to find places to stay.
Enter - our competitions online to win golf getaways, art exhibition tickets and family activities.
Top chefs on the coast
There’s some great events on the calendar for foodies - so make plans for your getaway!
Join chef, restaurateur, cookbook writer and television presenter Kylie Kwong for a two-night winter escape, July 7 & 8 at Bannisters at Mollymook.
Then book ahead for’ Escape Artfest' in the Milton Ulladulla area. Cupitts Winery will see the coming together of chefs, Tony Bilson , Justin North, Tom Kime and of course Rick Stein who along with partner Sarah Burns are the newly appointed patrons of Escape Artfest 2010 - October 1-10.
Boys Day Out at the Races
Gallops, guys and glamour! Dont miss a great race day at the Shoalhaven City Turf Club's Boys Day Out on Sunday August 29. The Prime TV 'Boys Day Out' will feature :
* Live entertainment * Jumping castle* Kids free entry* Marquee and party packages available
* Be one of the first 200 guys through the gate to receive your free gift.
Shoalhaven City Turf Club
Archer Racecourse, Albatross Road
Nowra (02) 4421 4550
www.nowraraceclub.com.au
Book your Race Day Package and be part of the greatest show on Turf! Gates open 11am.
For more information on activities around Nowra - read our online magazine.
Royal New Zealand Ballet's
Romeo & Juliet
This isn't just any love story; it's the love story. This all-time classic is exquisitely re-imagined by the highly acclaimed Royal New Zealand Ballet. Don't miss Romeo and Juliet 17 - 22 August at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre.
Catch a Show
Come along to Milton Theatre and enjoy the intimate atmosphere, great sound system and excellent acoustics.
Amongst the great line up of talent this Winter is Deborah Conway - a significant and eloquent contributor to Australian music, singing songs that chronicle the essential elements of life, love, loss, memory, the mundane and the spiritual. Saturday 14 August - Tickets $40.
For booking details see the Milton pages of our online magazine.
Keep up to date with the South Coast Leisure TImes
If you're planning a day out with friends, a short break or a family holiday, the information in the South Coast Leisure Times print and online magazine allows you to get the most out of your adventure.
You will be kept up to date with just about everything that is happening along the Grand Pacific Drive, from Helensburgh to Narooma and beyond and everything in between ... around 500 kilometres of some of the most beautiful destinations in the world.
It's easy for you to keep in touch with what's going on from festivals, events and activities to the best places to stay, shop and dine. Pick up your latest copy from one of our 2000 distribution points along the coast, try your nearest Information Centre or become a free subscriber and register to receive an email notification when each new issue comes online.
Don't forget to enter our competitions - there are always plenty of prizes to be won, so have a go ...you could win a special treat on the fabulous South Coast!
