Name: Shoalhaven Visitor Information Centre (Nowra VIC)
Location: Corner of Princes Highway & Pleasant Way, Nowra NSW 2541
(Located at the southern entry to Nowra, beside the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre precinct)
Phone: (02) 4421 0778
Hours:
- Daily: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Closed Christmas Day
Type: Accredited Visitor Information Centre
Operator: Shoalhaven City Council
Google Rating: ~4.5★
Key Feature:
This is the largest and most comprehensive VIC in the Shoalhaven, servicing all towns from Berry to Ulladulla, including Jervis Bay, Kangaroo Valley, and the Shoalhaven Coast wine region.
What Areas It Caters For
The Nowra VIC services the entire Shoalhaven Local Government Area, plus key neighbouring tourism regions.
1. Nowra (Primary Service Area)
Includes:
- Nowra CBD
- Shoalhaven River foreshore
- Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre
- Nowra Showground
- Nowra Wildlife Park (Shoalhaven Zoo)
- Ben’s Walk & local trails
2. Bomaderry & North Nowra
- Bomaderry town centre
- Bomaderry Creek Regional Park
- North Nowra lookouts & river access
- Heritage railway precinct
3. Berry & Northern Shoalhaven
The VIC provides full support for:
- Berry township
- Berry hinterland (Far Meadow, Jaspers Brush, Broughton Vale, etc.)
- Coolangatta & Shoalhaven Coast wine region
- Seven Mile Beach (northern access)
4. Jervis Bay & Surrounding Villages
This VIC is the primary information hub for:
- Huskisson
- Vincentia
- Hyams Beach
- Jervis Bay Marine Park
- Booderee National Park (info only; NPWS/parks manage entry)
- Callala Bay, Callala Beach & Myola
5. Kangaroo Valley & Cambewarra Range
Although Kangaroo Valley has its own VIC, Nowra VIC provides:
- Scenic drive information
- Hampden Bridge
- Upper Kangaroo River
- Cambewarra Mountain Lookout
- Morton National Park access
6. Shoalhaven Heads & Coastal Wetlands
- Shoalhaven Heads village
- Seven Mile Beach (southern access)
- Shoalhaven River mouth
- National park walking tracks
7. Ulladulla, Milton & Mollymook (Southern Shoalhaven)
The Nowra VIC provides regional information for:
- Milton heritage village
- Ulladulla Harbour
- Mollymook Beach
- Narrawallee & Lake Conjola
- Burrill Lake & Dolphin Point
(Primary VIC for these towns is Mollymook/Ulladulla VIC, but Nowra VIC covers the whole region.)
8. Sussex Inlet, Cudmirrah, Berrara & Swan Lake
- Sussex Inlet waterways
- Cudmirrah & Berrara beaches
- Swan Lake recreation
- Conjola National Park (southern section)
(Primary VIC for these towns is Sussex Inlet VIC, but Nowra VIC provides full regional support.)
9. Regional Connections
The Nowra VIC also provides information for:
- Kangaroo Valley → Southern Highlands
- Berry → Kiama & Illawarra
- Ulladulla → Batemans Bay & Eurobodalla
- Jervis Bay → St Georges Basin & Sanctuary Point
Services Provided
- Local & regional maps
- Accommodation & dining recommendations
- National park & walking trail guides
- Jervis Bay beach & marine park information
- Shoalhaven Coast wine region information
- Event & festival details
- Souvenirs, local produce & artisan goods
- Personalised itinerary planning
- Accessible tourism advice
Summary
The Nowra Visitor Information Centre is the primary accredited VIC for the entire Shoalhaven, covering:
- Nowra & Bomaderry
- Berry & northern hinterland
- Jervis Bay (Huskisson, Vincentia, Hyams Beach)
- Shoalhaven Heads
- Kangaroo Valley & Cambewarra Range
- Milton–Ulladulla–Mollymook
- Sussex Inlet, Cudmirrah, Berrara & Swan Lake
It is the central hub for all enquiries relating to the Shoalhaven region, including beaches, national parks, wineries, coastal villages, and hinterland touring routes.