Following the Princes Highway 25 kilometres south-west of Kiama is the picturesque village of Berry. Encircled by rich dairy farming land, this charming country town has streets lined by old English trees and National Trust classified buildings, attracting droves of people pursuing the idyllic rural experience. Other buildings are consumed by an impressive array of galleries, boutiques, historic museums, restaurants, and antique stores. The Berry Country Fair is held on the first Sunday of each month providing an excellent opportunity to sample locally produced food as well as arts and crafts.

Less than 20 kilometres further down the highway on the northern bank of the Shoalhaven River, Bomaderry is quaint country village with similar charm and influence to Berry. On the adjacent side of the river is Bomaderry's twin town Nowra. Nowra is the principal town and largest population centre of the holiday district known as the Shoalhaven. There are some fine buildings throughout the streets, some of which are museums open to the public for guided tours. Other tours worth embarking on are cruises on the beautiful Shoalhaven River, which also makes an ideal setting for watersports and white-water rafting further upstream. Five kilometres east of Nowra on the northern bank of the river, Nowra Animal Park is a pleasant place to be introduced to some Australian native animals.

Protected by the Beecroft Headland, Jervis Bay is a serene stretch of water surrounded by pristine beaches with reputedly the whitest sand in the world. Underwater, the scenery is just as exquisite! Amazing rock formations teem with marine wildlife creating a divers haven second only to the Great Barrier Reef. The crystal waters fringed by the brilliant white shores also make a captivating spot for swimming and sunbathing as well as the range of watersports on offer.

The accommodation and activity centre, Huskisson is the largest of a number of seaside villages spread around the bay. Lying beside the clear waters of Currambene Creek, the Lady Denman Heritage Complex is an award winning tourist attraction featuring a fish feeding harbour, maritime museum, and a fascinating wetlands boardwalk which allows visitors to view important mangrove ecosystems first-hand. Huskisson also provides a good base for exploring the nearby Booderee National Park.

Encompassing most of the southern headland of Jervis Bay and the eastern shores of St Georges Basin, Booderee National Park contains bushwalks which enable hikers to experience diverse environments over short distances. Trails pass through tall eucalypt forests, coastal heath, and pockets of rainforest, finishing up on the coast by sandstone cliffs and secluded beaches. This incredible coastline has become a mecca for diving, snorkelling and swimming, and Cave Beach has excellent surfing. Also in the park worth visiting is the Cape St George Lighthouse, otherwise known as Ruined Lighthouse, and the picturesque Booderee Botanic Garden.

On the southern end of the inlet to St Georges Basin, is the holiday hamlet of Sussex Inlet. The wonderful waterways and beaches surrounding the town are favourite spots for fishing, waterskiing, sailing and swimming.

At the bottom end of the holiday district known as the Shoalhaven, Ulladulla and the neighbouring town of Mollymook, unite to form a major tourist destination. Visitors are provided with a wide choice of accommodation and recreational activities, as the towns' beautiful coastal settings beckon the pursuits of leisure and relaxation.

Set alongside long white beaches and crystal blue lagoons, the towns' are also bordered by the stunning wild forests found in the southern stretches of Morton National Park. A well-trodden park with hikers, most head to the summit of Pigeon House Mountain where the views over the coast are breathtaking. In Ulladulla, walks through the Wildflower Reserve and the South Pacific Heathland Reserve allow you to experience other kinds of wilderness without leaving civilisation. Additionally, the Coomee Nulunga Culture Trail gives some excellent insight into the traditional ways of the local Aboriginal people. Ulladulla is also home to an important fishing industry, and the daily catch can be sampled at nearby restaurants or bought from the harbour.

Over a crest to the north, Mollymook is the smaller of the two towns with a beautiful beach attracting sunbathers, surfers, dolphins and life saving championships. On greener pastures, two spectacular golf courses grace the hilltops with superb views overlooking the ocean.

Fringed by natural bushland five kilometres south of Ulladulla, Burill Lake is a watersports paradise. Boats, sailboards, canoes, and kayaks are available for hire at three separate launching ramps on the lake, with windsurfing, waterskiing, swimming, and fishing being among the most common pastimes. Six kilometres off the Princes Highway further down the coast, Bawley Point is a quiet and appealing getaway spot bordered by lush forests, rocky headlands, and secluded beaches. There's some great walks around the rugged coastline and surfers should check out the break at Racecourse Beach.

Past the seaside villages of Kioloa and Durras Lake further south, Batemans Bay lies at the estuary of the Clyde River and is a very popular destination with the landlocked residents of Canberra. Batemans and the many coastal hamlets around the bay create one of the largest and most facilitated holiday centres on the South Coast. Specialising in oysters and crayfish, this fishing centre has an array of amenities and activities suitable to any traveller on any budget.

At the mouth of the Clyde River north of Batemans Bay, Murramurang National Park is a beautiful coastal strip, noteworthy for it's extensive views over the Pacific and the tame kangaroos which laze about on unspoilt beaches. The lovely Pebbly Beach is one of many camping grounds dotted throughout the park.