Jervis Bay Weekend | Get away with everything

Tour guides Sea Kayak Jervis Bay met the whole pod of resident dolphins in Jervis Bay this week, ahead of the Dolphin Census this weekend.

From Dolphin Counts to Arts Muster: What We Love This Week

FRIDAY 29 MAY: Dive into unique art workshops, a citizen science dolphin census, and fresh local culinary collaborations across the bay this week.

Terry Robinson (L) and Jon Reeve talk up their collaboration in a Facebook video for Booze & Bakes in Burrill Lake this Sunday.

FOOD & DRINK WHAT’S ON

Friday Feasting & Boozy Pastries This Sunday

FRIDAY 5 JUNE: Our local food scene is serving up something special for the final fortnight of the Shoalhaven Food Network celebration. From slow lunches in the Valley to waterfront pastry pop-ups, our neighbourhood chefs are collaborating on exclusive menus. Grab a fork and support these independent kitchens before these limited-run events wrap up.

Chef Stephen Santucci (left) and media personality Simon Marnie visit Terrara House for inspiration on their Chef's Challenge menu.

FOOD & DRINK

Chefs Take on Local Produce Challenge For Autumn Events

Two incredible chefs tackle distinct sourcing challenges across the Shoalhaven in these two “Chef’s challenge” events as part of the Autumn Celebration of Food.

On set filming The Rock by Luke McLeod Ebsworth outside the old Milton Courthouse. Photo Matt Loft

CULTURE

Local Storytellers Bring The Rock to the Screen

The Rock premieres next week at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, a powerful local film celebrating First Nations storytelling, by Luke McLeod Ebsworth.

Winners! Giordana, Lani, Leanne and Bryce after their finals in the Wobbegongs winter swim races at Huskisson Beach. Photo Seana Smith

WELLBEING

Winter Swimming with the Wobbegongs

Swimmer and author Seana Smith shares what it’s like to be a member of this warm and welcoming community group. Read about …

The Joy Of Art Adoptions

One of the great joys of presenting Artfulmind Gallery/Shop pop-ups is telling makers and artists their wonderful works have been adopted. Another is having the novel experience of needing to remake the gallery due to the gaps created by artworks finding a welcoming home. Artfulmind Gallery/Shop is getting a makeover this week in time for …

Chef Justine Whitney prepares the seasonal table for a Carramar Kitchen cooking class in Cambewarra.

Celebrating Every Kind of Mum with Coastal Style

UPDATE FRIDAY 8 MAY: Make her day spectacular with our local guide to dining, creative workshops, and coastal adventures across the Shoalhaven on Sunday 10 May.

Long dining table set for the Autumn Celebration of Food at Willinga Park.

Harvest Your Tickets to the 2026 Autumn Celebration of Food

The annual foodie-fest, Autumn Celebration of Food is back with a delicious seven-week program starting this May. From Sardinian long lunches at Willinga Park to behind-the-scenes tasting tours in Woollamia, we’ve rounded up the best tickets on sale now to help you savour the very best of our local backyard, thanks to the Shoalhaven Food Network.