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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!

Our Time

Forest Time

Adventure Time

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Whether you’re driving in by car or sailing into @shellharbourmarina1, @thewaterfrontshellcove has the perfect laid-back coastal vibe.

🍹 Relax at the  @waterfronttavernshellcove overlooking the water
🐋 Head out on a whale watching cruise with @shellharbourwild
🍽️ Indulge in a variety of restaurants and cafés, from breakfast, coffee to cocktail hour. 

It’s the place to be in Shellharbour 💙

Image by @shellharbourmarina1

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🌊✨ Discover Shellharbour Village ✨🌊
Nestled by the sea, Shellharbour Village is bursting with charm, think boutique shops, cosy cafes, vibrant eateries, and stunning coastal views all in one place 💙

Whether you’re strolling the foreshore, grabbing fish and chips by the harbour, or soaking up the seaside vibes, there’s something here for everyone.

📍 Come and experience Shellharbour 🌺

📸Image by @thedronedownunder

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👣 Step back in time 🕰️ 
Did you know? Shellharbour once had its own theatre! 🎞️🎬
On the corner of Addison and Sophia Streets land was donated by the Hicks Bros (bacon curers of Shellharbour) to build a Temperance Hall in the 1880s.

The foundation stones were laid in 1882 and opened in 1883, the hall became the Pictorium in the 1920s, screening silent films 🎥  later known as the Empire Theatre, showing talking movies until 1960. 💛

👉 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 

Photo of The Empire Theatre 1947. 
📸Image credit Shellharbour City Museum collection

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🪂 Take the leap with @bigwaveskydive over the stunning Shellharbour coastline! 🌊✨
Freefall from 15,000 ft for the ultimate adrenaline rush, then soak up the breathtaking ocean views over Bass Point Reserve, Shellharbour Marina and Shellharbour Village as you glide back to earth to land right by the water's edge. 💙

Are you ready to tick this off your bucket list? 🏖️ Book now 👉 https://bigwaveskydive.com.au/

📸Image by @bigwaveskydive

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🌊✨ The “Wheels of Windang Island” are a fascinating reminder of a bold idea that never quite came to life.  Back in the late 1800s, Windang Island was at the centre of ambitious plans to mine coal and build a harbour within Lake Illawarra. A tie wall was even built from the island, with rails and trolleys used to haul rock for the break wall. But heavy seas, financial troubles, and time put an end to the project, leaving behind the wheels that you can still see today.

Today, Windang Island is home to an incredible variety of wildlife, including the Superb Fairy-wren, Willy Wagtail 🐦

A place where history meets nature, Windang Island is a little piece of Shellharbour’s story waiting to be explored 🌿💛

Image by @nathanperrettaphotography

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🌊✨ Happy National Beach Day! 🏖️🎉 Let's soak up the sun, feel the sand between our toes, and make unforgettable memories with loved ones! 🌞💕 Whether it's building sandcastles or diving into waves, let's celebrate nature's beauty today. Share your beach vibes and tag us in your ocean adventures! 🐚🏄‍♂️ 
 
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