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Shellharbour the gateway to the South Coast of New South Wales 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 half hours from Canberra. Shellharbour is waiting to welcome you. Start booking and planning your next visit today.

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Wings Over Illawarra - RAAF Roulettes

Wings Over Illawarra

12 November, 2022

Wings Over Illawarra is Australia’s largest annual airshow and is held in the Illawarra on the NSW south coast just […]

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GV Block Party

GV Block Party

17 September, 2022

Two days, seven stages to set your best time , the GV Block Party. Greenvalleys Mountain Bike Club presents the […]

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So hippy for our inflatable race!

Shellharbour SUP Festival

5 November, 2022

Get excited for an exciting SUP Festival! The Shellharbour SUP Shellharbour will feature 2 days of exciting SUP surfing action […]

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Shellharbour Ocean Pool at sunrise a magical time ...

Jun 15

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Shellharbour Ocean Pool at sunrise a magical time of the day. 📸 @ethanbrookes._ #visitshellharbour #shellharbour #feelnsw

Have you been to the Waterfront Shell Cove, with ...

Jun 10

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Have you been to the Waterfront Shell Cove, with boardwalks for a leisurely stroll, restaurants and cafes for some delicious food and the Waterfront Tavern for a local beverage. Come and check it out you won't be disappointed. 📸@eddiehucaptured #shellharbour #visitshellharbour #feelNSW

Have you explored this spectacular location on ...

Jun 8

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Have you explored this spectacular location on Shellharbour's South Coast. Killalea Reserve is a place where you can learn to surf, take a stroll around the lagoon or enjoy the walk along the coastline to Mystics Beach and feel a million miles away 📸 @gsimages__ 📸 https://www.instagram.com/gsimages__/ #visitshellharbour #shellharbour #feelNSW

Topdown Tuesday at Killalea Reserve waiting for ...

Jun 7

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Topdown Tuesday at Killalea Reserve waiting for the perfect wave at our National Surfing Reserve 📸 @edited_me 📸 https://www.instagram.com/edited_me/ #visitshellharbour #loveshellharbour #feelNSW #lovensw #seeaustralia

Planes, planes and more planes at the HARS ...

Jun 6

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Planes, planes and more planes at the HARS Aviation Museum. Have a look inside, there is more to these planes than meets the eye. From fighter planes to commercial aircraft you will find out so much about Australia's aviation history. 📸@eddiehucaptured #visitshellharbour #shellharbour #feelNSW

😎 Exciting News!!.... Weekend Sunrise will be ...

Jun 3

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😎 Exciting News!!.... Weekend Sunrise will be broadcasting live from the Waterfront Shell Cove tomorrow Saturday 4 June. Come on down to see the crew from 7am to 10am. @shellharbourcitycouncil @visitshellharbour @visitnsw #loveshellharbour #visitshellharbour @thewaterfrontshellcove @shellharbourmarina1

There is more to Bass Point Reserve than meets the...

May 31

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There is more to Bass Point Reserve than meets the eye... Come and explore the coastal reserve where you can walk, swim, dive, snorkel and learn about the Aboriginal history of the area and the tradgedy of the City Services Boston shipwreck. 📸@ethanbrookes._ #visitshellharbour #shellharbour #feelnsw #seeaustralia

Magical sunset at Windang, the colours are are ...

May 13

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Magical sunset at Windang, the colours are are stunning 🧡 📸@focus_on_my_perspective #visitshellharbour #shellharbour #windang #loveshellharbour #beaches #water #ocean