Sip your way through award-winning cellar doors, witness the awe of humpback whales gliding through calm coastal waters, and follow a trail of paddock-to-plate eateries where regional produce takes centre stage. Whether you’re planning a romantic weekend, a group getaway or a solo recharge, this is the season to reconnect with nature, nourish the senses and uncover the best of the south coast through foodie trails, vineyards with views and wonderous whales migrations. 

Shoalhaven’s food scene is a feast of flavours, culture and local creativity – and there’s never been a better time to explore it. Whether it’s a hatted degustation, a vineyard kitchen lunch, or a trailside surprise, Shoalhaven’s foodie trails reward curiosity, supports locals, and leaves a lasting taste of place. 

Each winter, the Shoalhaven’s coastline becomes a front-row seat to one of nature’s most extraordinary spectacles – the annual migration of humpback whales. From May to November, these gentle giants pass through the region’s calm, protected waters, breaching, tail-slapping and gliding past white-sand beaches. 

Nowhere is this experience more immersive than in Jervis Bay, where you can wander the iconic headlands or 100 beaches, book a whale-watching eco-cruise, or go even deeper (literally) with a Swim with the Whales experience.  

Discover Shoalhaven in a whole new way this winter – through foodie trails, vineyards with views and a ample viewpoints for one of nature’s most wonderful whale migrations.