Bomaderry, South Coast NSW — New South Wales

Bomaderry is a town in the South Coast region of New South Wales, located in the northern banks of the Shoalhaven River, across the city of Nowra.

The town’s quiet, rural setting offers peace and relaxation to big city dwellers, providing a beautiful retreat to recharge the spirit with scenic views and friendly community ambience.

The river is an ideal setting for picnics and barbecues, with several spots suitable for swimming and fishing. River cruises are also available, departing from the wharf of Nowra. Boats and canoes can also be hired by those wishing to explore the river by themselves.

Swimming can also be done at the Bomaderry Aquatic Centre, which features heated indoor and outdoor pools. Facilities for picnics and barbecues are available, making their attraction ideal for the whole family or groups of friends
A visit to the Shoalhaven Camellia Gardens on Narang Road will yield a delightful experience for any visitor, especially those who are easily captivated by rows and rows of colorful flower beds. The gardens are also the departure point for the Bomaderry Creek Walk, which leads to Bernie's Lookout, a vantage point where the beautiful scenery of the town and the river can be enjoyed. Facilities for picnics and barbecues are also provided.

Taking the whole family to the Nowra Wildlife Park will surely yield some unforgettable memories. Visitors in this park get to come near koalas, even petting them and having some souvenir pictures with them. This activity is done daily while on weekends and holidays, visitors are allowed to hold and have pictures with snakes and other reptiles. Talks are also conducted by the animals’ keepers to raise awareness on the importance of wildlife conservation. Facilities for picnics and camping are available.

Crossing the bridge to Nowra will also prove to be an interesting activity, with the city boasting of several historic structures and buildings that dates back to the time of early settlement. Those keen on architecture will surely find this trip worth the effort.

The area surrounding Bomaderry also has several wineries that visitors can drive to and arrange for tours and wine tasting. There’s the Silos Winery and Restaurant along Princes Highway, the Cambewarra Estate Wines on Illaroo Road, and further north is the Jasper Valley Winery, located along Croziers Road.

South east of the town is the village of Terara, where the Malu Vale Stud is located. This establishment offers bush tail rides to interested individuals, while horse riding lessons are also available for those wishing to try this experience for the first time. Exploring the banks of the Shoalhaven River can be made more exciting and memorable when done on a carriage, hired from the Terara Carriage Rides.

Further out to the coast is the Comerong Island Reserve, created when a canal was dug by convicts during the 19th century. This reserve boasts of a wide variety of birdlife that may be glimpsed while visitors are having their picnics in two separate designated areas. Access to the island is through a daily ferry service.