NOTICE
BASS POINT RESERVE will be CLOSED to vehicle access from 27 January until the end of March 2026 (with pedestrian access via the walking track and vehicle access to Red Sands and Maloneys Bay car parks maintained).
The ENTIRE RESERVE will be FULLY CLOSED to both vehicles and pedestrians from 11 March for approximately two weeks (25 March), weather permitting, for the final stage of works.
welcome!
Shellharbour is the ideal place to reconnect with your 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, a unique shopping and endless adventure to be experienced all year round, it’s a holiday destination that must be experienced.
Shellharbour is conveniently located on the iconic Grand Pacific Drive – 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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Markets at the Marina
29 March, 2026
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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The Great Illawarra Walk 2026
14 March, 2026
The Great Illawarra Walk is back for 2026, and registrations are now open. All funds raised through the 2026 event […]
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NSW Seniors Festival – Shellharbour
2 - 15 March, 2026
Each year council produces a Seniors Festival Program that promotes events held across the city. The festival celebrates the role […]
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Wings Over Shellharbour
16 May, 2026
Wings Over Shellharbour takes place in the stunning Illawarra region on the NSW South Coast, just over an hour south […]
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🌿💦 Discover waterfalls and rainforest trails on the South Coast of NSW!
📍 Budderoo National Park just a short drive west from Shellharbour.
Highlights you can’t miss:
• Carrington Falls
• Nellies Glen
• Lyrebird Rainforest Loop Walk
Perfect for a day of adventure, fresh air and epic scenery, make sure it’s on your NSW South Coast bucket list! 😍🌳
📸Video by @jemma_explores
#FeelNSW #NSWSouthCoast #VisitNSW #Waterfalls #Bushwalking #BudderooNationalPark #shellharbour #visitshellharbour
Mar 12
✈️ A visit to the HARS Aviation Museum is a must when you’re in Shellharbour!
Home to the incredible Boeing 747, this unique museum lets you get up close to some truly historic aircraft. On a guided tour you’ll hear fascinating stories about the planes, the people who flew them, and the role they played in aviation history.
The best part? You can actually step on board some of the aircraft and imagine what it was like to fly on these iconic planes. It’s an unforgettable experience for aviation lovers and curious explorers alike.
✈️@harsaviationmuseum
📸Video by @Jonny Charles
#Shellharbour #VisitShellharbour #HARSAviationMuseum #AviationHistory #FamilyFun #ExploreNSW #747 #ThingsToDoNSW
Mar 6
Good morning from the Links Shell Cove. 🌞
#golf #linksshellcove ##shellharbour #Visitshellharbour #sunrise
Feb 28
Have you got your tickets for Wings Over Shellharbour yet? ✈️🔥
Australia’s favourite regional airshow returns 16–17 May 2026 at Shellharbour Airport for two huge days of breathtaking aerobatics, historic warbirds and high-energy flying displays. Expect incredible aircraft in the skies, up-close ground exhibits, live entertainment and plenty of family-friendly fun.
🎟️ Tickets are available now! Don’t miss one of the South Coast’s biggest events of the year.
📍Shellharbour Airport
Images by @wingsovershellharbour
#shellharbour #visitshellharbour #shellharbournsw #airshows #planes #aviation
Feb 22
Perfect beach day! 🌊☀️
📍Warilla Beach 🏖️
Remember to slip, slop, slap and swim between the flags!
#visitshellharbour #warilla #summer #visitnsw
Feb 21
The most popular surf spot on the coast 🏄♂️
The Farm at Killalea Regional Park perfect for surfing, walks and taking in nature and the views ☺️🌿
Video by @juzzyflys
#shellharbour #visitnsw #visitshellharbour
Feb 21
A beautiful morning at The Shallows watching @bigwaveskydive as the dogs run about off leash and full of sprite!
#shellharbour #dogslife #skydive #visitshellharbour
Feb 20
✨ Step back in time… to the 1930s✨
Take a stroll down memory lane to the 1930s on Addison Street, Shellharbour Village. A quieter time, looking east towards the harbour.
📍 Shellharbour Village, NSW
👉Find out more at https://discover.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au/
#ShellharbourHistory #VintageShellharbour #ShellharbourVillage #VisitShellharbour #Throwback #HistoricNSW #LocalHeritage #TimeTravelTuesday
Feb 20
