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Fun for the whole Family
While in Nowra relax with takeaway on the banks of the beautiful Shoalhaven River. Crack open a fine bottle of wine and enjoy the winter scenery or dine at one of Nowra's delightful restaurants. Take the family on a shopping spree in the CBD or Nowra Fair, then enjoy activities such as ten pin bowling, a naval air day or check out the latest movie on the big screen.
Visitors to Nowra are able to enjoy some unique activities, in all kinds of weather, to suit every member of the family. The Australian Naval Air Museum attracts visitors from all over the country who spend hours looking at the magnificent undercover collection of aircraft and museum pieces. A light snack can be had on the observation deck whilst being entertained by the landing and take offs of a variety of service crafts from light to jet aircraft.

VISIT THE AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM OF FLIGHT
See one of Australia's finest collection of military aircraft and naval aviation history

HMAS ALBATROSS - 8 kms south west of NOWRA

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If you want to stretch out on a rug and enjoy the sunshine while the kids burn up their energy, the Nowra Waterways is the place to go. The facilities include barbecues and landscaped lawn areas. There's the 50 metre and toddlers pools and all pools are fully supervised and patrolled to ensure the safety of the family.

Open Every Sunday at Bundanon.
Enjoy guided tours of 1860's National Estate listed Bundanon homestead, art works from the collection and Arthur Boyd's studio. The historic and tranquil property of Bundanon was given by Arthur Boyd and his wife Yvonne as a gift to the nation in 1993. Along with the property itself an extensive collection of artwork, photographs and letters spanning four generations of the Boyd family were also presented as part of this gift.

This wonderful property is open to the public on the first Sunday of each month for guided tours of the homestead and grounds - showing works from the Bundanon collection and Arthur Boyd's studio, with live music, and fabulous bush and river walks. Opened 10.30am - 4pm. Bookings are essential 02 4423 0433 Website

Pat a koala ... feed the kangaroos ...
Nowra Wildlife Park
Walk and talk to the animals amougst 16 acres of scenic beauty
on the banks of the Shoalhaven River
* Pony Rides * Giant Slippery Dip
* Trampoline * Rainforest Trek
* Riverside tea room
* Free gas & wood BBQ's
Open daily 9am till 5pm

Nowra Wildlife Park

Ph: 02 4421 3949 - Rock Hill Rd North Nowra

Historic Meroogal

Meroogal is a delightful timber house built in 1885 located in the heart of Nowra. The house contains all the original contents collected over four generations by the Thorburn and McGregor families, who were predominantly women.

Meroogal is now the property of the Historic Houses Trust of N.S.W. The house is open to the public on weekends and public holidays for guided tours which uncover the fascinating history of the old home. Take a trip back in time to the early days of settlement in the Shoalhaven and explore historic Meroogal.

Artefacts, gold rush days and history at museum

An interesting range of artefacts used by the Aboriginal residents of the district's earliest days, including a breastplate given in 1834 to Neddy Noora, are just some of the fascinating items to see at Nowra's Museum. Early goldmining days at nearby Yalwal is well represented, and there is currently a display of surveying equipment staged by local company, Allen Price and Associates.
Administered by the Shoalhaven Historical Society, members are willing to assist community groups on matters of historical significance, and are always keen to gain additional information. The Nowra Museum, at the corner of Plunkett and Kinghorne Streets was built as the local police station in 1900, it had this purpose until the mid 1970's, by which time it had well outgrown the station staff.

The museum is open from 1 until 4 pm each Saturday and Sunday, and during school holiday periods, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the same times. Group bookings are available by phoning Robyn Florance on (02) 4422 1228.