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Family time is better south ☀️

Pack the family for a day trip to Shellharbour, or better still, make it a weekend escape. There’s plenty here to keep everyone entertained, from little explorers to big kids at heart.

⛳Putt your way through mini golf at The Links Shell Cove, followed by delicious stone-baked pizza 🍕
🚂 Step back in time on heritage train rides at Illawarra Light Railway Museum 🚂
✈️ Spark curiosity with hands-on aviation adventures at HARS Aviation Museum ✈️
🚲Then hop on the bikes and follow the cycleways as they wind along the lake’s edge. Fresh air, wide-open views and plenty of spots to pause and play along the way 🌊
🎉And don’t miss the school holiday events across the region

From easy-going family days to full weekend adventures, Shellharbour is made for memory making and moments worth sharing.

Because some things really are Better South.

Don`t forget to check out the #bettersouth offers 👉https://www.visitshellharbour.com.au/some-things-are-better-south/

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⛳ Tee off where the fairways meet the escarpment.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Illawarra Escarpment, a round at Calderwood Valley is about more than golf — it’s about slowing down, soaking up the scenery and enjoying the game your way.

As the Illawarra’s only exclusively public golf course, Calderwood Valley has built its reputation around social play — welcoming groups, mates, casual players and first-timers 7 days a week, with no competition pressure and plenty of room to simply enjoy the round. Expect rolling fairways, crystal-clear creeks, beautifully kept greens and views that steal your attention between swings.

Whether you’re chasing birdies or just the perfect excuse to get outdoors, this is social golf at its best. 🏌️🌿

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✨ Some things are just better South.

Spend the day discovering why Shellharbour does family adventures differently.

⛳ Challenge the crew to a round of mini golf at @thelinksshellcove, where the iconic course has been recreated in mini form.
✈️ Step inside aviation history at @harsaviationmuseum, climb aboard incredible aircraft and even walk on the wing of the giant Qantas Boeing 747 for an experience you won’t forget.
🚂 Jump aboard a heritage train ride at the @illawarralightrailway Museum and enjoy a journey back in time.
🚲 Cruise the scenic cycle paths and discover 🛝 playgrounds that are destinations in themselves, from the giant fun and lakeside setting of Red Lamp Playground to the Indigenous-inspired Yirran Muru, designed to spark connection, culture and play.

More adventure. More fresh air. More moments together.

👉 Discover fun things to do in Shellharbour and view the offers (Link in Bio)
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🐋 Whales. Ocean. Country. Culture - Whale Watching Cruise 🛥️
This Monday, 22 June.

Step beyond whale watching and experience something truly special on the waters of Shellharbour.

Join @shellharbourwild in collaboration with Dr Jodi Edwards and @gumaraa_au Aboriginal Experience for a powerful cultural and educational journey. Along with the team from @orrcaaaustralia

Through storytelling, shared knowledge and cultural connection, discover the deep significance of our coastline, marine life and the ancient stories that continue to shape this place today.

This is more than a cruise.
It’s a chance to learn, listen and experience the ocean through a different lens.

🖤 Welcome to Country & Smoking Ceremony — 10:15am
🐋 Cruise departure — 11:00am
📍Departing from @shellharbourmarina1

Limited tickets available.

👉Book your ticket at https://shellharbourwild.com.au/

Images by @shellharbourwild

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Some things are just better south 🌊

Like the surf rolling through “The Farm” at Killalea Regional Park 🏄‍♂️ clean lines, wide-open beaches and that early-morning energy you can’t fake.

Or cruising past whales on the horizon with @shellharbourwild 🐋 the kind of winter magic that stops you mid-sentence.

When it’s time to slow it all down, the rainforest trails and waterfalls of Macquarie Pass National Park 🌿💧 remind you just how close nature really is.

Then there’s the food and flavours that bring it all together, fresh seafood at the @waterfronttavernshellcove, sweet treats from @donutjam.au 🍩, and slow coastal coffee at @leafcafeshellcove ☕.

Evenings in Shellharbour Village hit differently 🌅 glowing skies, salty air, and sunsets that make you linger a little longer.

As the day winds down, cocktails at @georgiaroseshellcove 🍸 set the tone, marina views, golden light, and that effortless coastal calm.

From coast to escarpment… it’s all here. And honestly, it just feels better south 🧡

👉 Discover more south and check out the deals and offers https://www.visitshellharbour.com.au/some-things-are-better-south/

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