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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.

SHELLHARBOUR TIME is here!

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Forest Time

Adventure Time

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⏳ 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
🚤 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
Sammy the seal enjoying the beautiful weather and crystal waters at Lake Illawarra’s entrance today! ☀️🦭💦

🎥 @tcaaab 

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🌿 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
Sailing from Shellharbour Marina on a beautiful Spring Day!! ⛵ Come down for a day or stay for a while. 

Image by @thedronedownunder

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