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.

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.

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.  

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.

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