Less than 2.5 hours from Sydney and Canberra, with pristine beaches extending from Depot Beach up to Nowra, the coastal region of Shoalhaven is a favourite holiday and retirement destination for Sydney-siders and Canberrans alike. Shoalhaven is home to many beloved beaches – including Jervis Bay and Seven Mile Beach – and offers a huge variety of nature-based experiences including kayaking, bushwalking, whale watching, wine tasting, and more. Many of Shoalhaven’s stunning seaside villages offer direct views to the ocean or the great Shoalhaven River. Just east of the Great Dividing Range, the river stretches for over 300km and is teeming with native flora and fauna.