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ITS SHELLHARBOUR TIME TO GETAWAY! 

Shellharbour is the ideal place to reconnect with your partner or family and friends. 

Perfectly positioned between the pristine waters of the Tasman Sea and the picturesque Illawarra Escarpment, Shellharbour is packed with hidden gems, calming countryside, crystal clear beaches, delicious food, high quality shopping and endless adventure to be experienced all year round, it’s a holiday destination that must be experienced.

Shellharbour is conveniently located just over an hour’s easy drive south of Sydney and within two and a half hours from Canberra.

Shellharbour is waiting to welcome you. Start booking and planning your next visit today.

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👣Step back in time 🕰
Long before Shellharbour Junction was even thought about Shellharbour (Dunmore) Railway Station was our main transport link.  The station opened on 9th November 1887. 

Learn more about this history of Shellharbour at Shellharbour City Museum
📍 76 Cygent Avenue, Shellharbour City Centre 

Image by Shellharbour City Museum 
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Your boating gateway to the southern playground! ⛵️ Shellharbour Marina offers the ideal boating home base for your vessel on the stunning NSW South Coast. 
Easy access by road 110km south of the Sydney CBD, and a 213km road trip from Canberra. The marina is your perfect getaway destination for couples, families, and friends. 

👉Find out more at https://shellharbourmarina.com.au/

📸Image by @shellharbourmarina1

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🦭What a great catch Sammy! 
Our local resident seal affectionately known as Sammy can often be seen chilling out in Lake Illawarra under the pylons of Windang Bridge 🦭  A great photo captured by Chilby Photography. 

Image by @chilby_photography

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Sitting right over the water at the Waterfront Tavern, you’ll breathe in the fresh sea air and watch the boats sail by while enjoying a cocktail.  Good vibes, great food and stunning views, there’s no better place to be. 💙

📍 11 Marina Drive Shell Cove

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Shellharbour Village, the original settlement of Shellharbour, has grown over the years into a vibrant seaside town. Stroll along the foreshore, enjoy a bite at one of the local cafés and restaurants, browse the boutique shops, and soak up the relaxed coastal vibes.

📍 Shellharbour Village, Addison Street, Shellharbour

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A stunning aerial view of the Shellharbour ocean pool named in honour of local Olympic gold medallist Beverley Whitfield, this iconic pool is the perfect place to swim, relax, and connect with our coastal heritage.

📍 Shellharbour Village

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⛵️Sailing into Shellharbour Marina on a perfect winters day. ⛵️

Find our more about Shellharbour Marina at https://shellharbourmarina.com.au/

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Looking over Lake Illawarra with the stunning sunrise beautifully photographed by @eddiehuecaptured. 

❓Did you know that Lake Illawarra covers 38 square kilometers and before Windang Bridge was built you could only get across the Lake Entrance at low tide?  Find out more about the Lakes' history at https://discover.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au/ 

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