Nowra is bustling centre of the Shoalhaven, focusing on shopping and administration, but also featuring pleasant streetscaping and historic buildings. Surrounding Nowra are rolling green pastures, thickly timbered mountains and clean rivers, beaches and bay.

Visitors can take advantage of Nowra's variety of services to entertain the family - with golf, bowls, skating, movies, river cruises, jet boats, animal park, water works, galleries, horse racing and canoeing to name a few activities along with award wining restaurants, modern clubs and a wide variety of accommodation and fishing activities.

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 Stockland, then enjoy activities such as ten pin bowling, a naval air day or check out the latest movie on the big screen.





Explore Nowra (map)


Attractions at Nowra - Accommodation Guide - Eating Out - Fashion Shopping

Shopping in Nowra - Pubs & Clubs - Nearby at Bomaderry

Nowra Visitors Centre - Nearby Towns

Nowra Golf Guide (pdf)

Nowra is an ideal base from which to enjoy all your holiday activities. Nowra's greatest drawcard is its facilities, location and services. It is at the heart of some of the area's major tourist attractions. If you take Nowra as the hub of your activities you can go north, south, east and west to enjoy the particular aspect of the Shoalhaven which appeals most to you. Nowra's central location makes it an ideal base from which to make short day trips to explore magnificent beaches, small coastal towns still untouched by development, wineries, historic villages and secluded hide-outs along the Shoalhaven River can add interesting variety to your holiday.

The shopping in Nowra is an excellent selection of department stores and specialty outlets. Enjoy the air-conditioned comfort at Nowra Fair Shopping Centre, located on the east side of the highway. When it comes to club life, Nowra has so much to offer locals and visitors alike. There is a club for each and every activity and sport, and each club tempts its patrons to stay on and enjoy a meal or entertainment afterwards. For a sophisticated dining experience, a casual get-together or a quick bite on the run, Nowra's many restaurants and eateries can cater for you.

Shoalhaven Holidays and Visitors Centres