Five ways to mix up your next South Coast road trip
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It might not feel like beach weather just yet, but that doesn’t mean a trip to the coast is off the cards.
After all, there are plenty of other ways to spend your time apart from sitting on the sand and swimming in the waves.
Whether you’re travelling with the whole family, hitting the road with friends or taking a little solo trip, here are five ways to mix up your next visit to the South Coast.
Visit the Bowerbird Arts Trail
Supporting and highlighting the works of a collective of independent local artists from Batehaven through to Broulee, the Bowerbird Arts Trail offers a rare glimpse into a side of the South Coast you haven’t experienced before.
Opening up their private studios to the public, on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in their lives as you explore a mix of original artworks, prints, handmade pieces, wearable art, and stunning glasswork.
The trail is completely self-guided and celebrates the beauty and creativity of the Eurobodalla region – make sure to look at the interactive trail map so you can plan ahead.
Various locations | bowerbirdartstrail.art
Book a Region X Oyster Tasting Kayak Tour (Batemans Bay)
It’s no secret that Canberrans love a trip to The Bay, but with the option to book an oyster tasting in a kayak, this summer is looking extra fun (and delicious).
Running for two hours on the Clyde River, you’ll not only experience a fully guided kayak tour with all the equipment provided, but you’ll also get to meet a fourth-generation oyster farmer while enjoying a delicious oyster tasting with some of the freshest oysters available.
It truly is a farm gate culinary tour with a difference – they personally had us at ‘secret oyster village’. Plus, it’s suitable for all ages!
regionx.com.au | Clyde River, Batemans Bay
Get your heart rate up at the Treetops Adventure (Nowra)
Bored of sitting on the beach? This one is for the adrenaline junkies. This cliff-edge adventure park offers ziplining, rock scrambling, and climbing, all set against the backdrop of the Shoalhaven River.
Designed for kids big and small, the park has challenges for all ages, all colour-coded for your convenience. Depending on your mood, choose something easy or challenge yourself to climb the cliffs where the eagles perch 35m above the riverbank. Plus, with Shoalhaven Zoo & Adventure World close by, why not make it a day full of adventures?
treetopsadventure.com.au | 23 Rock Hill Road, North Nowra
Try a tipple at Foxdog Distillery (Mogo)
You might want to leave the kids behind for this one. Newly opened in Mogo, Foxdog Distillery is a family-owned and operated distillery transforming the heritage town into a fun destination for adults.
Set on the scenic hills of Sunnyside Park, overlooking farmland just behind Mogo Zoo, Foxdog has everything you want from a distillery: a great outlook, fantastic drinks, and delicious food. Serving G&Ts, woodfire pizzas and more, try the gin-tasting paddle for the full Foxdog experience.
Our recommendation? Visit Mogo Zoo in the morning before settling in for a long and leisurely lunch.
foxdogdistillery.com | Sunnyside Farm, 312 Tomakin Road, Mogo
Spend a day at Magic Mountain (Merimbula)
If you’re visiting the south coast this summer with your family, Magic Mountain is the place to go.
This amusement park is packed full of attractions for all ages, from Family Rides (including a Splash Pool, 18-hole mini golf, and a maze) to Adventure Rides (think: a rollercoaster, the Wipe Out Water Slide, and Grand Prix Racing Cars). Let the kids run wild, grab yourself something from the onsite café, or pack a picnic to make the most of the picnic facilities.
Go on, your next adventure awaits.
magicmountain.net.au | 134 Sapphire Coast Drive, Merimbula
Feature image: Foxdog Distillery. Via Facebook.
