welcome!
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.
SHELLHARBOUR TIME is here!
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upcoming events
Eats & Beats Street Series Albion Park
1 November, 2025
Get ready, Albion Park – something exciting is on the way! We’re bringing the Eats and Beats Street Series to […]
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Infamous The show at Blackbutt Forest
11 Oct - 1 Nov, 2025
SHELLHARBOUR we’re here for the very first time! You’ll find our big top tucked away in Blackbutt Reserve, surrounded by […]
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Shellharbour SUP Festival
31 October, 2025
The Shellharbour SUP Shellharbour will feature three days of exciting SUP flat water races, SUP surfing, market stalls, food trucks […]
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Markets at the Marina
26 October, 2025
Browse the ever-evolving collaboration of artisan stalls, boutique retailers, local makers and emerging businesses at the region’s newest market held […]
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Head down to @thewaterfrontshellcove to check out the incredible artwork created by @samwellwellwellwellwell, @digitalprofet_, @edenhhobbs and @inkhunterartist, who braved the elements to bring this masterpiece to life for this year’s @promenartshellcove festival.
While you’re there explore more than 25 amazing sculptures featured along the Waterfront Shell Cove. And this Sunday 19 October listen to tunes from Cassy Rae from 11 am–1 pm on the boardwalk.
After a stroll sit back and relax with a drink and enjoy some of the delicious food from one of the many waterfront restaurants and cafes.
PromenArt Shell Cove will be on exhibition until the end of this month.
@promenartshellcove.
📷 Image by @themannprojectmedia
#shellharbour #visitshellharbour #shellharbournsw #grandpacificdrive #promenart #shellcove #shellharbourmarina
Oct 17
⏳ A glimpse into the past, when reaching Killalea Beach didn’t mean trekking down a steep hill — you could drive straight onto the sand for a swim or surf. 🚙🌊
One of Shellharbour’s favourite beaches, Killalea was just as popular in 1978 as it is today.
📸 The Farm at Killalea, 1978 (Photo: Manfred Eickeler)
👉 Discover more about Shellharbour`s history at the Shellharbour City Museum or visit https://discover.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au/
📍76 Cygnet Avenue, Shellharbour City Centre
#Shellharbour #KillaleaBeach #TheFarm #Throwback #BeachDays #CoastalHistory #ExploreShellharbour #NSWBeaches #SurfAndSwim #VisitShellharbour
Oct 17
🚤 The days are warming up and getting longer, this is the perfect time get on the water. Spend the day out on Lake Illawarra, one of the South Coast’s most stunning playgrounds for boating and fishing! 🎣 With its calm waterways, it’s perfect for casting a line, cruising with friends, or soaking up the sunshine.
Launch your boat from Reddall Reserve or Skiway Park and explore this beautiful lake teeming with fish and scenic views.
#LakeIllawarra #BoatingLife #FishingAustralia #Shellharbour #SouthCoastNSW #visitshellharbour
📸Image by Brian Scott
Oct 16
From a delicious woodfired baked bug mornay to house-made gnocchi tossed in creamy pesto with roasted almonds and whipped feta Perch Bar Shellharbour serves up flavour in every bite. 🍽️
Whether it’s a bottomless brunch, cocktails with friends, or a special dinner to celebrate, Perch Bar is the place to be. 🍸✨
Image by @perchbar.shellharbour
#ShellharbourEats #PerchBar #BottomlessBrunch #Cocktails #FoodieFind #shellharbour #visitshellharbour
Oct 14
Sammy the seal enjoying the beautiful weather and crystal waters at Lake Illawarra’s entrance today! ☀️🦭💦
🎥 @tcaaab
#shellharbour #visitshellharbour #grandpacificdrive #sammytheseal #shellharbourwild #loveshellharbour
Oct 12
✈️ Visitors will be treated to a rare opportunity to see some of the largest aircraft at the HARS Aviation Museum in action these school holidays! 🛫
🛩️ Watch the Cold War submarine-hunting Lockheed Neptunes 273 and 566 roar to life with powerful engine runs and flights, including the former French Marine Neptune 566 and RAAF Neptune 273, taking to the skies on Saturday and Sunday. 🌤️
💫 Don’t miss this unique chance to witness these iconic aircraft that helped shape our aviation history
Tarmac Day Friday
📅10 to 12 October
🕤9.30am to 3.30pm
📍HARS Aviation Museum
The HARS Aviation Museum is open daily for tours from 9.30am to 3.30pm (Last tour at 2pm)
Images by @howardmitchell @harsaviationmuseum
#HARS #AviationHistory #Shellharbour #visitshellharbour
Oct 10
🌿 Step into nature along the Clover Hill walking trail at Macquarie Pass National Park, where rainforest air fills your lungs and the call of lyrebirds echoes through the trees. 🪶 Wander past the rocky remains of Ben Turner’s once grand Tudor-style manor before continuing to the top of Rainbow Falls, where water cascades over the rocks into a deep, tranquil gully. 💧
A peaceful spot to pause, relax, and reconnect. Macquarie Pass National Park truly is a South Coast gem. 🌳✨
#VisitShellharbour #MacquariePass #NatureEscape #BushwalkNSW #Waterfalls #Lyrebirds #SouthCoastNSW #visitnsw #grandpacificdrive
📸Image by @dee_kramer_photography
Oct 9
Sailing from Shellharbour Marina on a beautiful Spring Day!! ⛵ Come down for a day or stay for a while.
Image by @thedronedownunder
#shellharbour #visitshellharbour #shellharbourmarina #boating #wateractivities
Oct 8
