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To Canberra To Sydneyvia Hume Highway

To Sydney

To Melbourne

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DRIVING TO THE SHOALHAVEN

FROm SyDNEy – From Sydney to Nowra is 163km, approximately 2½ hours.

FROm CANbERRA – Via Goulburn and Kangaroo Valley, 218km to Nowra, approximately 3 hours.

Via Batemans Bay and Ulladulla, 278km approximately 4 hours.

Via Braidwood, MR92, 211kms, approximately 3 hours.

TRAIN AND buSTrain from Sydney – 3 hours from Central Station, Sydney to Bomaderry Station, Nowra.

CityRail run commuter trains to and from Bomaderry on a regular basis along the South Coast Line stations. For more information on rail travel contact:

CityRail

P: 131 500 www.cityrail.info

Coach/bus service can also be organised.

See p.13 for

Kennedy’s Bus & Coach

Stuart’s Coaches Pty Limited

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... whether you are after something relaxing or full of adventure, the Shoalhaven is the perfect destination for your next conference or event.

Located on the south coast of New South Wales, south of Sydney and north-east of Canberra, your delegates will enjoy the scenic and easy 2.5 hour drive to our wonderful area.

Our region offers a magnificent backdrop with its diversity of coastal, forest, mountain and rural country. Its natural, unspoiled environment provides the atmosphere for a peaceful, relaxing or adventurous visit. The variety of natural experiences and the mildness of our climate means the South Coast is an all-season

destination. That’s why we’re the most visited area in NSW outside of Sydney!The Shoalhaven has 109 of the most exquisite beaches on the east coast of Australia and is renowned for its beach culture and water sports: Hyams Beach famous for the whitest sand in the world, Bendalong Beach famous for its surf breaks, Callala Bay, Callala Beach and Myola best known for their safe bay swimming and dolphin parades and Mollymook Beach, the beachside paradise of the Shoalhaven – to name a few.

Some of our picturesque towns include:

Berry and Milton, famous for boutique shopping, great food and some of the best wineries in the region.

Kangaroo Valley described by many as “the most beautiful valley in Australia” and leader in eco tourism. Go canoeing with your team on the Kangaroo River.

Nowra, the commercial hub to the region, has great bushwalking areas close to the Shoalhaven River. Why not take your group out for a lunch cruise on this alluring waterway.

Huskisson/Jervis Bay, home to Booderee National Park – winner of International Virgin Responsible Tourism Awards 2010, Best

Conservation of Cultural Heritage, the first time an Australian destination has ever won one of these prestigious awards. Home to Lady Denman Heritage Complex. Go whale watching, enjoy coastal walks – the ideal setting for your next team-building activity.

Mollymook/Ulladulla is renowned for its seafood markets and colourful character. The excellent cultural walking track at North Head provides a fascinating journey into the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal history of the area. With over one-third of the Shoalhaven lying south of Ulladulla, visitors can enjoy the Bawley coast, Murramarang National Park and the Clyde River hinterland, which offer pristine landscapes.

The diverse range of accommodation and conference venues includes luxury retreats, award-winning bed and breakfasts, boutique hotels, motels, tourist and caravan parks and serviced clubs with great function rooms and nearby accommodation providers.

You can go simple or extravagent! To give you the best experience possible, contact Shoalhaven City Council’s Events Unit, who will be delighted to help you give your delegates an unforgettable experience.

To make your work load easier, the Events Unit’s services include sourcing quotes from our:

n conference and accommodation providers

n team building activities companies

n partner programs

n dining establishments

n transport and transfers services

We can also help you with site inspections and organising leisure activities.

The Shoalhaven has everything you need to guarantee a successful experience for your organisation. A first class conference destination where you can mix business with pleasure. We welcome you to take a look at us when next looking for a destination for your business event.

CONTACT:

Ms Emire Farrar, Events Manager Shoalhaven City Council Phone: 61 2 4429 3561 Email: [email protected]

We have it all …

Ecological SuStainablE DEvElopmEnt principlES anD confErEncESShoalhaven City Council is committed to sustainable events management. We encourage implementing ecologically sustainable development principles and specific strategies to maximize the efficient use of resources and minimise negative impacts on the environment while managing your conference.


our Premier Conference venueArchitecturally designed, The Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre

is an iconic venue that will inspire your delegates, impress your colleagues and build confidence in your business. Located on the NSW South Coast, just 2½ hours’ drive from Sydney and 3 hours’ from Canberra.

Our two main theatres (914 seat auditorium and a 192-tiered seat studio theatre) boast ultimate flexibility and are complimented by smaller private rooms for business functions, break out spaces, seminars, meetings, presentations, exhibitions, tradeshows, cocktail parties, fundraisers and more. Customised seating options and complete catering capabilities available.

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Consider the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre for your next business meeting or conference.

SHOALHAvEN ENTERTAINmENT CENTRE Auditorium: capacity to hold over 900 people seated theatre style www.shoalhavenentertainment.com.au

• PA

• onsite technicians

• whiteboards + markers,

• lectern

• wifi

• roaming mics

• stationery packs

• cd player

• dvd player

• laptop projector

• onsite professional catering and bar service

• dressing rooms, loading dock, green room

• a foyer suitable for presentations, registration and trade booths

• box office and cloakroom service

• hearing aid loop + more...

Main Auditorium 914 270 500 – 500 – –

Studio 192 75 100 50 200 100 80

Main Foyer – – – – 100 – –

Level 4 A 40 20 – 20 – 25 –

Level 4 B 40 20 20 – 25 –

Level 4 A+B 80 40 60 30 – 50 30

Door 5 40 25 – 20 – – 20 Gallery Function Room 100 50 70 40 150 90 50

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Bridge Road, Nowra 2541P: 02 4429 5752 E: events@shoalhavenentertainment.com.aushoalhavenentertainment.com.au


BERRy vILLAgE BOUTIqUE mOTEL www.berrymotel.com.au 72 queens St Berry 2535 P: 02 4464 3570 F: 02 4464 3580 E: [email protected]

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100 60 60 40 200+ 100+

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Our conference room is a perfect choice for your corporate representative and group looking for a venue for a small

conference, training course, product launch or a getaway for your team or clients.

We offer flexibility and value, we can tailor our service to meet your delegates’ requirements and are experts at providing excursions to allow your guest to enjoy the surrounding area.

Berry is a beautiful village at the start of the magnificent South Coast with lots to keep everyone busy. The town is famous for its shopping and cafe culture. It is a great venue to base yourself while exploring the local area.

Berry is the ideal destination for entertaining and enjoying life, it’s close to beaches and wineries. Close to Canberra and Sydney.

Berry feels like a real getaway providing an ideal learning environment.

Your staff and clients will love your choice of Berry.

FaCilitiES

Catering, wireless internet FREE, flipcharts, whiteboard, photocopiers, out planning.

Gabbys is a new concept in function centres for the picturesque South Coast and is the ideal environment in which to bring

people together to focus on ideas and the challenges of the future.

Gabbys is tastefully furnished with simple elegance providing conference facilities for up to 180 delegates, theatre or boardroom style.

The professional staff at Gabbys are available to assist you with the detailed planning of your conference or alternatively we will work in closed co-operation with your conference organiser.

On and off site catering available, seven days a week – no function too large or small.

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We can provide the necessary audio and video facilities as well as telephone, facsimile and e-mail services. Projection equipment, whiteboards and other ancillary items are readily available.

gABByS AT BERRy www.gabbys.com.au Prince Alfred St, Berry 2535 P: 02 44642349 m: 0410 648338 E: [email protected]


Our spectacularly positioned ‘between the mountains and the coast’ Estate is a contemporary and stylish venue with unique countryside

views. It makes a superb backdrop whether it is for corporate strategy planning activities, photo shoots or television production, celebrating employee and company success or or inspiring your clients when you hold your next company function, Silos Estate will cater for all of your needs.The boutique accommodation, winery and Silos Restaurant combined with the beautiful grounds provide an ideal country location and can cater for a range of guest numbersChoose from our three options – intimate to large functionboard Room: 12 seat Board Room with latest audio /visual equipment – suitable for corporate meetings and away daysCellar Door: Set amidst the Cellar Door with audio /visual equipment – suitable for presentations and general corporate functionsRestaurant: Available in a number of configurations for up to 150 people, supplies with audio /visual equipment and suitable for corporate functions / trade events etc.Award winning accommodation, restaurant, catering and bar service onsite. Extensive outdoor facilities for group activities / show space / trade booths. Vineyard setting with easy access to local servicesAmple car/coach parking and helicopter service available.

Situated 2 hours south of Sydney and easily accessible from other parts of the state, Coolangatta Estate on the South Coast of NSW is

the perfect venue for your next conference, event or meeting.

Coolangatta Estate is a flexible venue with experienced staff, regional cuisine and Coolangatta Estate’s award-winning wines. The Estate itself is a 4-Star (AAA) historic resort, hidden away from the constant distractions of the city.

Located close to major tourist centres and beaches, the 130ha Estate is surrounded on all sides by picturesque vineyards; overlooking Shoalhaven Heads.

Considering our competitive rates, conference facilities and all the privacy you require, a more productive venue will be hard to find. And naturally, when your work is over you can enjoy all the recreational activities the Estate has to offer. Wine and cheese tasting, golf, tennis, croquet and swimming are all a must!

We can also cater for the needs of out-of-town delegates with 35 recently refurbished cottage-style rooms, 9-hole golf course, restaurant, cellar door, tennis court and a solar-heated pool. Guests can enjoy the sites and beaches of nearby Shoalhaven Heads, Berry, Gerringong, Kangaroo Valley and Kiama.

We have 3 conference rooms available; varying in size, location and facilities.

COOLANgATTA ESTATE www.coolangattaestate.com.au

SILOS ESTATE www.thesilos.comB640 Princes Highway Berry 2535 P: 02 4448 6082 Fax: 02 4448 6246 E: [email protected] Facebook: Silos Estate Twitter: @Silos Estate

1335 Bolong Rd Shoalhaven Heads 2535 P:02 44487131 F: 02 44487997 E: [email protected]

Crows Nest 230 sq m area 150 100 – 40 – – –

Great Hall 100sq m area 100 50 – 34 – – –

Billiard Room 50sq m area 60 40 – 16 – – –

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Board Room 50 20 – – – – 12

Cellar Door – – – – 120 – –

Restaurant 50 – – 25 150 50 –

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Looking for a unique private conference venue or the ideal team-building environment? With 100 beautiful acres, exclusive use of either

the conference hall, as well as a selection of shaded outdoor break-out areas, Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat is the perfect conference and team-building destination. We can comfortably accommodate 20 conference delegates or up to 46 guests in a team-building environment.

The property’s laid-back ambience, magnificent views and exhilarating recreational opportunities are especially conducive to the relaxation and creative inspiration of your delegates. In addition, with the exclusive use of the property for the duration of your conference, your team won’t be distracted by other guests or occupants.

CatErinGOur dedicated on-site caterers offer conference guests a delicious bush-menu, carefully planned for your delegates or team

tEChniCal FaCilitiESProjector and screen, whiteboard, mobile phone reception, AV system

lEiSurE FaCilitiESMarked bush walking trails, river walks, river canoeing, volleyball, swimming, mountain biking, fishing, orienteering. Additional facilities include a volleyball court and shaded break-out areas. We can arrange a multitude of team building courses, ropes, abseiling etc on the property, tailored to your groups requirements.

Located between the magnificent Southern Highlands and beautiful South Coast of New South Wales, Kangaroo Valley Golf & Country

Resort is an easy two-hour drive from Sydney or Canberra and the perfect choice for your next holiday or business stay.

Our accommodation is comprised of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom cabins and luxury villas with majestic mountain views and are positioned around our picturesque par 71 Championship Golf course designed by Jack Newton.

Our Conference Centre is fully equipped and offers the perfect corporate work facility in a relaxed, stress-free environment. We can provide all services required right here on the property so there is no need to leave once you arrive. We have plenty of free parking for cars and buses. Kangaroo Valley Golf & Country Resort has everything to make your conference delegates stay enjoyable, inspiring and productive.

The main building is an historic Woolshed which has been relocated from Uriah Park in outback NSW and lovingly restored to its former glory. It is home to The Woolshed Restaurant which is fully licensed offering fine-dining with ala-carte menu. Relax around cozy log fires during the cool months or take in the views and fresh mountain air on our outdoor patio in the warmer months.

Of course we don’t just do conferences and weddings, drop us a line so we can put together a special package for your next function!

FEaturES• Complimentary wireless internet, data projector & AV equipment in

conference room.

KANgAROO vALLEy BUSH RETREAT www.kangaroovalleybushretreat.com.au

KANgAROO vALLEy gOLF & COUNTRy RESORT www.kangaroovalleygolf.com.au

55 Radiata Rd, Kangaroo valley 2577 P: 61 2 9969 0006 E: [email protected]

390 mt Scanzi Rd Kangaroo valley 2577 P: 61 2 4465 0200 F: 61 2 4465 1359 E: [email protected]

Main Hall 40 30 30 22 80 80 –

Lodge Room 14 10 10 10 20 20 –

Outdoor Areas 10-80 – – – – – –

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• Complimentary breakout areas.

• Onsite chef to cater to your specific requirements and fully licensed restaurant.

• Accommodation – 1 bedroom cabins up to 3 bedroom deluxe villas.

• Onsite activities: Golf, tennis, giant chess, volleyball, swimming pool & BBQ areas.

• Championship, 18-hole par 71 golf course designed by Jack Newton.

• Privacy and flexibility.

Scanzi 100 60 60 35 100 80 20

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Just a 15 minute drive from Nowra, or 2.5 hours from Sydney, the Youthworks Shoalhaven Centres are the perfect destination for a business

event getaway.

Set amongst 275 acres of lush pastures and native bush land, this peaceful rural setting boasts unique accommodation on the shores of the Shoalhaven River. The centre contains 2 sites of different sizes with modern accommodation, outdoor activity options and catering or self catering facilities.

Waterslea is a versatile centre ideal for any type of conference. The centre’s design fully appreciates the views of the stunning waterfront surrounds, with a spacious main balcony across the front of the centre providing guests with a scenic meeting area.

Waterslea accommodates up to 141 guests. Waterslea has 26 modern bedrooms accommodating either 4 or 6 people, each with an ensuite. Each room is reverse-cycle air-conditioned and carpeted.

Koloona is a secluded campsite set on 262 acres of riverfront pasture and bushland. The site has been a dairy farm for the past half a century and is particularly suited to the budget-conscious who are still looking for a comfortable time away. Koloona accommodates up to 67 guests in 16 carpeted and ensuited bedrooms with bunk style accommodation. All rooms are heated.

The international award winning Arthur and Yvonne Boyd Education Centre, designed by Glenn Murcutt, is available to hire for

weddings, special events, conferences, team building activities and other private functions.

Situated at our Riversdale property, the centre enjoys a private position with a stunning vista of the Shoalhaven River. Only a 20-minute drive from the Nowra Bridge, Riversdale offers more than just a venue with grand views.

The venue hire includes exclusive access to the grounds of Riversdale and to the centre itself. The main hall can accommodate a maximum of 180 guests, depending on room layout.

The centre accommodates 32 guests in twin rooms and a further six in a single bedroom. We recommend viewing the site prior to booking.

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• Majestic views of the Shoalhaven River

• Architecturally renowned, versatile function space

• Pristine Australian bushland and heritage buildings providing ample photo opportunities

yOUTHWORKS SHOALHAvEN CONFERENCE CENTRES www.youthworks.net/outdoors

RIvERSDALE – BUNDANON TRUST www.bundanon.com.au/venue-hire

439 Koloona Drive West Cambewarra 2540 P: 61 2 8268 3322 F: 61 2 9524 3810 E: [email protected] gPS: 34o 51’ 33.67” S 150o 30’ 34.46” E

170 Riversdale Road, West Cambewarra 2540 P: 02 44222100 F: 02 44227190 E: [email protected]

FaCilitiES and FEaturES• Spacious dining area with coffee station and lounge area

• Meeting room with conference equipment that comfortably seats 220 people

• Three smaller meeting rooms, seating 60, 40 and 15 people

• In ground 25 metre swimming pool

• Games room

• Grassed oval

• Guided activities such as abseiling, caving, canoeing, low ropes course

• Extensive bushwalking and easy access to the river

• A range of sporting equipment is available for your use

• Fully equipped catering kitchen at your finger tips

• Connections with the best local service providers

• Access to Wi-Fi and audio-visual facilities

For all site visits, prior appointments must be made.

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Shoalhaven City Turf Club is a race track set amongst tranquil bushland on a major arterial road. We host 14 race meets a year, leaving adequate

booking periods for private, corporate and large scale public and ticketed special events. Opportunities are as boundless as this venue’s capabilities and the city and potential patrons are just minutes away. Our liquor licence, catering infrastructure and on site event management services provides organisers with the facilities and flexibility to create and control sensational events and experiences for their guests.

our FaCilitiES and SErviCES inCludE:• Onsite parking for over 1000 vehicles• Full site fencing for security and crowd control• Production kitchen, cool rooms, bar and canteen infrastructure• On-site e ent management services and local supplier relationships• Wireless broadband capabilities• Multiple flexible indoor and outdoor venue spaces• Full race track facilities including tie up stalls, wash down and track staff• Liquor Licence• Flexibility in negotiation of hire use and pricing structure• Close to town yet remote enough to allow flexibility in operating hours

and noise level

PARKHAvEN mOTOR LODgE www.parkhavenmotorlodge.com.au

SHOALHAvEN CITy TURF CLUB www.nowraraceclub.com.au

152 Kinghorne Street, Nowra 2541 P: 02 4421 6444 F: 02 4421 5384 E: [email protected]

Albatross Road Nowra 2541 P: +61 2 4421 4550 F: +61 2 4423 1315 E: [email protected] F: www.facebook.com/shoalhavencityturfclub

The Parkhaven Motor Lodge Complex caters for your every need, under one umbrella. Comprising a 30 room motel with a fully

licensed restaurant and adjoining function centre, all your personal and business requirements, can be catered for with ease. With our central location to Nowra CBD, all town facilities are in close proximity and only minutes away.

Our Parkhaven Lodge meets all expectations of its four star rating, with a range of beautifully designed accommodation. Deluxe and executive suites are on offer, providing you with modern facilities to ensure your business and personal goals are met.

Our fully licensed restaurant offers the very best in restaurant dining. With the additional benefit of our room service facility, guests can dine in or simply order from the comfort of their room. The adjoining function centre is ideally equipped to cater for training sessions, corporate seminars and everyday events that require a private venue. Let our functions co-ordinator take the burden out of your next event, by carefully planning and catering for your every requirement.

Join us at the Parkhaven Motor Lodge complex and experience Nowra at its best.

FaCilitiES and FEaturES• Restaurant

• Conference Centre-projector, whiteboard, lectern, PA system, wireless Internet

The Marquee 120 sit-down catering 200 stand up catering

The Committee Room 40 each Board Room & Members Lounge 40 each : Private Catering

The Dining Room 80: conferencing 80 : sit down catering 100: stand up catering

The Concourse 4000: concerts/exhibitions/trade shows

The Betting Ring 500: Exhibitions & Trade Shows

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• Early check in

• Room service facility

• Free wireless Internet • Free Austar

• Spa rooms • Pool

• BBQ area

• Parking

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Worrigee House Reception Centre is situated 5 kilometres from the town centre of Nowra. It offers exceptional service and facilities in a

relaxed country atmosphere, being set amongst five acres of gardens with a private car park.

Worrigee House has two distinct function rooms, the “Elizabeth Room” for larger events and the “Victoria Room” for smaller occasions with the separate “Victoria Boardroom” being suitable for small seminars and dinner parties. When using the entire venue for larger conferences and seminars, capability exists for plenary sessions as well as breakaway workshops; full conferencing equipment can be provided for each separate area. Mobile staging and dance floor facilities make it simple to accommodate the particular needs of any event.

Worrigee House is licensed until 3am with a courtesy vehicle servicing Nowra and the surrounding areas. All catering is done in-house and organisers may select from a range of menu options for any function from conferences and seminars to balls, dinners or cocktail functions.

Worrigee House has been owned and operated by the Bennett family for 20 years and they are proud of their record in providing quality hospitality and conferencing services to the Shoalhaven community.

WORRIgEE HOUSE RECEPTION CENTRE www.worrigeehouse.com.au 209 Worrigee Rd Worrigee 2541 P: 02 4423 1222 F: 02 4421 6566 E: [email protected]

Elizabeth Room 400 250 250 30 650 400 40

Victoria Room 200 120 120 30 200 120 40 Victoria Boardroom 30 20 20 20 50 30 20

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Sussex Inlet RSL Club is the perfect choice for large or small conferences and is only 2 1/2 hours south of Sydney and 3 hours north of Canberra.

Our club owns accommodation located right across the road and all rooms have views of our spectacular Inlet.

If you require something different for team building exercises why not take advantage of the RSL Clubs very own fishing boat, our fully surveyed vessel holds up to 11 people for inside waters and 4 people for the more adventurous ocean fishing. If fishing is not your thing then why not try dolphin and whale watching or a relaxing river cruise, it’s all up to you.

We have 2 venues which offer different tastes and dining experiences.

Conferences, team building, weddings or just a weekend away you would be hard to pass us.

Please phone for assistance and seating capacities of various rooms

FaCilitiES and FEaturES • 2 conference rooms• Large auditorium• 2 restaurants• Surveyed fishing boat• Large undercover BBQ area• 2 buses• Close to golf course• Audio / visual equipment• Onsite catering and bar service• Accommodation

SUSSEX INLET RSL CLUB www.sussexrslclub.net.au200 Jacobs Drive Sussex Inlet P: 0244412076 F: 0244411646 E: [email protected]

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Function Room 1: class room style 60 theatre style 80

Function Room 2: class room style 54 theatre style 100

Auditorium: Table setting with dance floor 150 Table setting no dance floor 240 Table setting with no dance floor and Function Room 2, 300 Theatre style 350


Situated directly opposite the beautiful Mollymook Beach, Mollymook Shores is the only 4-star, AAA rated Motel in Mollymook and Ulladulla.

The Mollymook Golf Club and 9-hole beachside golf-course are neighbours.

The motel is only minutes from the conveniences of Ulladulla and its fishing port to the south, or the boutique shopping and “café-culture” of historic Milton to the North. Mollymook is a pleasant 2 .5 hour drive from Canberra or 3 hours from Sydney.

A popular choice for conferences and meetings, Mollymook Shores’ combination of quality accommodation, service, modern conference equipment, first-class restaurant, dedicated conference co-ordinator and affordable rates has seen many clients use the facility time and time again.

Featuring natural light and air-conditioned comfort, the conference room has a seating capacity of up to 24 delegates in a U-shape to 70 in theatre-style. Complimentary in-house equipment includes: electronic and standard whiteboards, flip-charts, overhead projector and large screen, 63cm television and VCR/DVD, lectern, and Polycom tele-conference phone. WiFi business broadband Internet is also available. A data projector is available for hire, and specialised equipment can be arranged.

Accommodation needs are catered for with 27 rooms, 17 of which are suites, with 4 spa suites, 2 standard rooms, 3 studios and one self-contained 2-bedroom apartment – many with ocean views over Mollymook Beach.

All rooms have reverse cycle air conditioning, 32” LCD TV (most have two), free AUSTAR TV, STD/ISD direct dial telephones, mini bar, iron and ironing board, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities.

The majority of rooms are suitable for twin-share accommodation with separate sleeping areas within suites.

mOLLymOOK SHORES mOTEL www.mollymookshores.com.au

11 golf Avenue, mollymook 2539 P: 61 2 44 555 888 F: 61 2 44 555 636 E: [email protected]

vEnuE hiGhliGhtS• Accommodates 90+ • On-site catering – Citrus at the Shores (licensed restaurant and bar)• Additional break-out areas/spaces around the motel• Dedicated conference/meeting co-ordinator• Pool and sauna, alfresco BBQ area• Large off-street carpark with coach turning circle• Location – across the road from the beach and 9-hole golf course• WiFi business broadband Internet access

Conference room (116 sq m) 70 40 – 24 – – 30

Restaurant – – – – 80 60 –

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Spacious rooms and attention to detail make for a smooth conferencing experience at Bannisters. We have two clear-span conferencing areas

that can be styled to suit your needs, comfortably accommodating groups of up to 40 (or 60 theatre style) in a variety of conferencing layouts. Our friendly staff and dedicated Functions Facilitator will provide everything you need to make for a successful event, and Rick Stein at Bannisters catering is responsive and close at hand.

Panoramic ocean views from our 32 recently refurbished accommodation rooms and a variety of room styles and inclusions means you can tailor accommodation to suit your needs. We also have two beach houses that can be utilised including Rick’s Place.

Rick Stein at Bannisters Restaurant has created a name for its inspired seafood excellence. Yours will be a memorable dining experience with us – a delight for the culinary senses. Our coastal location with Ulladulla Harbour nearby means that our seafood is ‘fresh-off-the-boat’ and of the highest quality. Bannisters Pool and Pizza Bar offers more casual dining, with cocktails and imaginative light meals around our wet-edge pool. Catered barbecues are also an option.

A choice of menus for working business lunches provides variety and a seamless conferencing experience.

Bannisters is an easy scenic drive and only 2.5 hours from Canberra or 3 hours from Sydney.

Our fantastic location means there’s plenty to do in and around the area including golf, fishing, skirmish, dolphin watching and visits to local wineries.

BANNISTERS www.bannisters.com.au191 mitchell Parade, mollymook 2539 P: 02 4455 3044 F: 02 4455 3451 E: [email protected]

Narrawallee Room 60 36 30 20 90 60 32

Courtyard Suite 40 16 15 12 – 30 24

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BanniStErS FaCilitiES and FEaturES• Clear span conferencing rooms• Fantastic ocean views from Narrawallee Room• Side deck for al fresco coffee breaks• Break out rooms at no additional cost• Rick Stein at Bannisters Restaurant on site for elegant evening dining• Dedicated functions manager• Wet-edge pool and cocktail bar• Pool and pizza bar for more casual meals• Day spa with three full-time therapists• 32 accommodation rooms with a variety of styles


The Cockatoo Room is an element of the self-catered 4-star, tourism award-winning Bawley Bush Cottages at Bawley Point. Cockatoo is

a multi-purpose celebration/entertainment/seminar space for small to medium-sized groups. It is the perfect place for your seminar, celebration or wedding because guests can be accommodated on site for as long as you want. The room is surrounded by coastal forest, lawns and gardens and overlooks Lake Willinga 125m away.

Cockatoo consists of a 100 square metre main room, a kitchenette/servery, a 30sqm includable foyer and a 65sqm covered veranda. The adjoining Café Cottage commercial-standard kitchen is set up for you or a caterer of your choice to prepare food for up to 80 seated diners in Cockatoo alone or up to 180 finger-food diners in the several indoor and outdoor spaces available in both properties. It also features –

• Professional audio/visual equipment including overhead data projector and screen

• Rising stage (to 400mm)• Tables and chairs to be configured as desired• Whiteboard• Table tennis tables• Wood heater, fans• Widescreen LCD TV, DVD• Outdoor BBQs

BAWLEy BUSH COTTAgES www.bawleybushcottages.com.au101 Willinga Road, Bawley Point 2539 P: 61 2 4457 1580 F: 61 2 4457 1590 E: [email protected]

212 – 222 Princes Hwy, Ulladulla 2539 P: 02 4455 1444 F: 02 4454 0038 E: [email protected]

Main room 80 40 40 30 100 80 20

Adj foyer 12 – 15 – 20 – –

Adj veranda 12 – 15 – 30 – –

Adj cottage – – – – 30 – –

Executive Boardroom – – – – – – 10

Sports Bar 40 18 18 18 30 25 18

Heritage Room 80 32 48 32 60 50 22

Function Room 70 32 30 32 60 50 32

The Auditorium 400 150 128 150 500 250 –

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The Milton Ulladulla Ex Servos, featuring the Sea Salt Function Centre, is a new ten million dollar development opened in February 2009. We pride

ourselves in delivering the finest in food, premium wines, chic surroundings and a safe, family friendly environment. Located only 3 hours south of Sydney or 2.5 hours east of Canberra and just 2 minutes from the heart of Ulladulla we guarantee to deliver you a memorable experience, with our professional event staff to assist you from the moment of contact, leading up to, through and after your event.

Our newly renovated Sea Salt Function Centre, separate from the new Club, offers the ideal venue for conferences, conventions or corporate gala dinners, weddings, small intimate gatherings and celebrations just to name a few.

Our prices are very competitive for the south coast with the focus to remain flexible to accommodate any budget.

• Wireless Internet• Air conditioning• On-site professional catering and bar services• On-site audio/visual equipment and technical support• Choice of five conference rooms to suit any sized function• Restaurant & café facilities• On-site gaming facilities• Courtesy shuttle bus (T & C Apply)• On-site function coordinator• Foyer & reception area

mILTON ULLADULLA EX SERvOS CLUB www.ulladullaexservos.com.au


The fleet comprises 23 vehicles ranging in size from 19 to 65 seat capacity and the modern bus and coach fleet is superbly maintained. Kennedys Tours, provides quality and value touring opportunities to the general public.

Luxury 5 & 6 star coaches for charter

Corporate and event specialists, providing professional support to our clients.

Stuarts Coaches has a long history in the Shoalhaven and is able to handle and help plan all of your transport requirements.

All coaches are available for hire.

Ccoaches include 20, 24, 48, 53, 57 seats

We also have a fleet quality school and route buses available for hire.

ABN: 76 002 641 036

KENNEDyS BUS & COACH www.kennedystours.com.au

STUARTS COACHES PTy LTD www.stuartscoaches.com.au

7 Flinders Road, South Nowra 2541 P: 02 44217596 F: 02 44235990 E: [email protected] Hours Contact: 0411232101 or 0413998411

339 greenwell Point Rd, Worrigee 2540 P: 02 4421 0332 F: 02 4421 3533 E: [email protected]

AccommodationThe Shoalhaven can sleep up to 15,000 people. There is a variety of

accommodation providers ranging from luxury retreats, award-winning bed and breakfasts, boutique hotels, guesthouses, motels, tourist and caravan parks, and lots of cottages and cabins. The diversity allows us to be flexible when catering for your needs.

Within Nowra and neighbouring suburbs, rooms total over 700 within a half-hour radius. These can be utilised when using the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre as your choice of conference venue.

The Shoalhaven Visitors Information Centre, run by Shoalhaven City Council can also be utilised to secure bookings. The Visitors Centre operates a live, online booking service www.shoalhavenholidays.com.au or phone 1300 662 808 9am–5pm, seven days a week, to speak to one of our friendly staff at the Visitors Centre for personalised service.

Left: Berry Boutique Motel

Transport Working with local transport providers, Shoalhaven City Council can provide transport options to suit your conference delegates. Shuttle services can be arranged to meet scheduled flights arriving and departing from Sydney Airport. If your event is on a larger scale, we can also organise shuttle buses to pick up and drop off locally.

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Comedy night at one of the Shoalhaven’s licensed clubsOrganise a comedy night that will provide fun for all with a well-known comedian providing entertainment for the night. Why not include a sit-down dinner plus drinks. This will give you a memorable evening.

SHOALHAVEN LICENSED CLubS

unique dinner Venues For larger groups

Other dinner Venues Several lunch or dinner cruises – Burrill Lake, Huskisson, Nowra and ulladullaTHE SPIRIT OF JERVIS bAy TEKIN III is a 17m triple-deck catamaran with the capacity to take up to 140 people. A fully licensed bar is on board and canapés will be served to delegates and their guests. “The Spirit” has four observation decks and a fully enclosed dining area.

SHOALHAVEN RIVER CRuISE – has a licensed bar onboard and you can enjoy a scrumptious cuisine.

PLEASuRE CRuISES AuSTRALASIA – licensed bar onboard meals provided on request.

DOLPHIN WILD CRuISES – There are around 60 dolphins that live in the Jervis Bay year round, why don’t you organize a cruise for your group to experience these amazing animals in real life!

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The Fleet Air Arm Museum is one of the Shoalhaven’s most unique dinner venues. Select it as your backdrop for your special gala dinner in the “aircraft hangar” at the Aviation Museum. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, with delegates dining amongst some of the rare and unique aircraft and helicopters on display. The hangar can comfortably seat 1000 for dinner. This night will be one to remember!

THE SHOALHAVEN ENTERTAINmENT CENTRE

The Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre’s main auditorium is capable of seating up to 500 people in round banqueting mode on three tiers.

Kangaroo Valley Bowling & Recreation Club

Berry Bowling Club

Shoalhaven Heads Bowling and Recreation Club

Bomaderry RSL Club

Bomaderry Bowling Club

Nowra Bowling Club

Nowra Golf Club

Shoalhaven Ex- Servicemens Club

Greenwell Point Bowling Club

Callala RSL Country Club

Culburra Beach Bowling Club

Currarong Bowling and Recreation Club

Huskisson RSL Club

Huskisson Bowling Club

Vincentia Golf Club

St Georges Basin Country Club

Sussex Inlet RSL Club

Sussex Inlet Bowling Club

Sussex Inlet Golf Club

Lake Conjola District Bowling Club

Mollymook Beach Bowling Club

Mollymook Golf Club

Mollymook Golf Club (Hilltop)

Milton Ulladulla Ex- Servicemens Club

Milton Ulladulla Bowling Club

Shoalhaven City Turf Club

Shoalhaven Heads Golf Club

The Shoalhaven has many fantastic and awarded wineries This option will take delegates and their guests on a gourmet food and wine tour, including, award-winning Coolangatta Estate, Silos Estate and Cambewarra Estate, each offering in-house restaurants providing local produce of the region.

Spend the day spoiling your group with a food and wine delights tour. This tour will showcase the fantastic local produce of the Shoalhaven; you will visit award winning wineries and along the way, savour some of the magnificent tastes of the Shoalhaven. So grab your glass and napkin and let’s get on the road!

Wineries in the Shoalhaven include:

Berry Open Garden & Shopping TourFull of character and old world charm, Berry is set amongst green hills with the backdrop of the stunning Cambewarra escarpment. Berry has a certain sense of style and is a shopper’s paradise with an eclectic mix of exquisite boutiques offering clothing, furnishings, gourmet delights and giftware. But if there is one thing that Berry residents are most passionate about it’s their gardens… Tour through four of the Berry areas most spectacular gardens.

Shoalhaven Gourmet Food and Wine Tour

dolphin & Whale Viewing Cruises on Jervis Bay Jervis Bay is renowned for unique and exquisite natural beauty, its pure white sands and sparkling blue green waters, which are home to resident dolphins, migratory whales, seals, penguins and sea eagles. Surrounded by the towering sandstone cliffs of Point Perpendicular, the sheltered, pristine waters of Jervis Bay Marine Park are the ideal setting for jumping on board a dolphin-viewing cruise from Huskisson. Witness the ‘aquabatic’ skills of 60-80 resident dolphins year round, and from May-November be privy to the majestic humpback whale migration as they pass the entrance to Jervis Bay, frequently entering the bay to rest.

Shoalhaven River Cruise Cruise the tranquil waters of the Shoalhaven River on board the Shoalhaven Explorer. This is a half day tour which includes morning tea and a fish and chip lunch at the famous seafood location of Greenwell Point.

A few unique activities for groups around the Shoalhaven

Bawley Vale EstateCambewarra EstateCoolangatta EstateCupitt’s WineryFern Gully WineryJasper Valley WinesKladis Estate

Morelli’s WinesMountain Ridge WinesNowra Hill VineyardSilo’s EstateTwo Figs WineryYarrawa Estate

Other options include:

Burrill Lake Cruises and Fishing ChartersDolphin Watch Cruises

Dolphin WildJervis Bay Sailing ChartersPleasure Cruises Australasia Warrigal Ocean Fishing and Pleasure Cruise

Other Activities: Pottery ClassesgolfTen Pin BowlingHikingLawn BowlsLearn to surf

Deep sea and reef fishingCanoeing and kayakingSailingTrike ToursCoastal and nature walksArchery

Visit to Bundanon, Arthur Boyd’s Gift to the Nation – Art ClassesExperience the extraordinary magic of Bundanon, Arthur Boyd’s legacy to the Australian people. For several years these luscious surroundings were the home of the celebrated painter, and now open to the public are the 1,000 hectare grounds, his studio and homestead. Wonder at the beauty and contrasts within the Shoalhaven River, and see yourself at the studio where Arthur Boyd created his masterpieces. Why not organise a unique art class available by request.


Bring your conference to the Shoalhaven and experience all the region has to offer –- kayaking- dolphin and whale watching– beach, lake and river activities- fine restaurants and award-

winning wineries- opportunities for participants to take part in organised group activities

shoalhaven CitySOUTH COAST, NEW SOUTH WALESAUSTRALIA

Ms Emire FarrarEvents ManagerShoalhaven City Council612 4429 [email protected]

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