Jervis Bay Weekend | Get away with everything

Point Perpendicular on the northern side of Jervis Bay is the location for a citizen science whale census.

Musical Safaris, Whale Counting, and Local Making This Weekend

FRIDAY 26 JUNE: This weekend brings an incredible lineup of local action to our shores. Take the kids to a free musical safari concert in Ulladulla, spot migrating humpbacks from Point Perpendicular with ORRCA, or roll up your sleeves for community working bees in Vincentia and Mudgeroo. Here is your guide to what is happening.

Dine on a flame-cooked feast under the tipi tent at Bay and Bush Jervis Bay this winter.

FOOD & DRINK Glamping

Winter Flame to Plate Feast at Woollamia

Cooking over an open fire sounds romantic, but pulling it off is a true art. This July, Chef Alexia Brown partners with Flame Grilled Catering to bring a smoky, long-table winter feast to the Woollamia bush. Leave the fire-tending to the experts and gather for a spectacular local meal. Here’s what you can expect.

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.

THINGS TO DO CULTURE

Get Ready For A Sensory Feast: Arts Muster Festival Is Coming This August

From 27-30 August 2026, dive into the annual Arts Muster Festival of arts + crafts workshops and cultural events. Book now. True …

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.