Autumn is here!
Why not take the time to enjoy the many festivals, markets, nature walks & day trip destinations that the South Coast has to offer.
Each season on the South Coast serves up its own special experiences. Autumn is festival time and there’s a myriad of exciting events to enjoy. From the seaside Thirroul village in the north presenting arts, celebrations and sculpture on the shore … to historic Tilba village in the south and a fun filled day of music, traditional games and market stalls, set amongst century old buildings …
there’s something for everyone.
See a showcase of colourful parades and performance at Huskisson’s White Sands Festival and at the famous Blessing of the Fleet this Easter at Ulladulla where evening fireworks round off a great day with the family.
Enjoy an Easter jazz festival in Wollongong City and more than 50 free Jazz and Blues events at Kiama’s annual Jazz & Blues Festival. There’s a host of entertainment at the region’s performance centres, theatres and clubs – from children’s favourite shows to travelling comedy, dance and live music.
Autumn is the best time to get outdoors. Take advantage of the South Coast’s natural beauty, its bush tracks to magnificent look outs, take a guided mountain walk and watch as the leaves turn from green to gold and dramatic sunsets light up the escarpments.
To everything there is a season… enjoy Autumn on the coast.
What's on at Bundanon Trust
Bundanon Open Days
During the Autumn months Bundanon presents From the Archive - photographs from Bundanon's early years - including Boyd family photos. On May 27at 2.30pm Big Band at Riversdale - an inspiring all female 17 piece Sirens big band, weaving together African, middle Eastern and latin rhythms will perform.
Situated on the beautiful Shoalhaven River near Nowra, Bundanon is open to the public every Sunday from 10.30am to 4pm, with last entry to the homestead at 3.30pm. Tours of the Bundanon Homestead and Arthur Boyd’s Studio are available upon request, or wander through at your own leisure
For bookings and information visit www.bundanon.com.au
Great Theatre For All
Don't miss out on a great-line up of shows with something for everyone along the South Coast.
The Illawarra Performing Arts Centre in Wollongong, one of Australia’s busiest and most dynamic regional venues, presents a vibrant Merrigong Theatre season packed with entertainment. Coming this April 20 & 21, Miriam Margoyles brings to life 23 of Charles Dickens' most affecting and colourful female (and male characters) in 'Dickens' Women .
Check a huge variety of shows for April and May incuding the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow on May 31 - June 2. For ticketsand information visit http://www.merrigong.com.au Head to Shellharbour's Roo Theatre this Autumn for the upcoming cheeky 'The Full Monty'. Further south the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre in Nowra has a programe jammed packed with kids shows, commedy, music, theatre and dance. and of course the intimate atmosphere, excellent accoustics and a host of shows at Milton Theatre are set to entertain Don't miss Paul Greene's 'Behind the Stars Tour on April 21,
Follow the Wine Trail
The Shoalhaven Coast wine growing region, stretching from Kiama to Bawley Point on the south Coast of NSW, has flourished over the past 20 years. The Coast's wine trail meanders through luscious green valleys and overlooks some of the country's most pristine beaches. It is one of the few regions in Australia where visitors have the unique experience of meeting vignerons and wine makers at cellar doors.
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Festivals & events all along the Coast!
From fine food to Tug-O-war there's something to appeal to every member of the familiy - set off and enjoy.
May
5 & 6 Narooma Oyster Festival www.naroomaoysterfestival.com
6 Wings Over Illawarra air show www.woi.org.au see pg 11
11-12 Culburra Beach Festival www.culburrabeachfestival.com.au see pg 20 -21
11-13 Sydney Travelling Film Festival, Greater Union Cinema, Wollongong www.sff.org.au
13 Mothers Day at historic Meroogal, Nowra see pg 20
18-27 Eurobodalla River of Art Festival Moruya see pg 45
20-26 Kidsfest, Shellharbour www.kidsfestshellharbour.com.au see pg 11
26 Berry Celtic Festival - parade, bands, stall, games & more - join the clans for a day of family entertainment in historic Berry see pg 16
27 Shoalhaven City Turf Club - Girls Day Out at the Races see pg 28
Coming June _
2-17 See Change - Jervis Bay & Basin Winter Arts Festival www.jervisbayarts.asn.au
9-11 Shoalhaven Coast Winter Wine Festival see pg 14
9-10 Milton Scarecrow Festival www.miltonnsw.info see pg 26
9-10 Fabulous Threads , Ulladulla Ex-Servos Club Info Ph: 4454 0308
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