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If the Chrissie money you got from Mum and Dad is burning a hole in your pocket, why not spend it on a ticket to Shell Cove? We swear — it'll be the gift that keeps on giving!
The nation's capital city, Canberra, is situated approximately 180 kilometres to the southwest of Shell Cove.
Take a leisurely stroll while the cool sea breeze hits your face at Bondi Beach or Manly Beach.
Break out on a trip to some surrounding natural attractions. 20 kilometres out of Shell Cove, Mount Keira is all yours to explore. Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve, 45 kilometres away, is another a popular place to kick back.
No keen rugby league fan should miss out on a trip to WIN Stadium, located 19 kilometres away in Wollongong City Council. Check the event schedule to find out when they're playing. If you miss them, why not catch the stadium's second home team, the South Coast Wolves FC?
Golfers of all levels will love an afternoon at the Links Shell Cove Golf Course.
Be sure to head to other nearby attractions, such as Jamberoo Action Park and Kiama Blowhole. You'll come across them 2 kilometres west in Dunmore. Not ready to call it a day just yet? The Port Kembla Golf Club and the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society Museum are in Shellharbour, 3 kilometres to the north of Shell Cove.
Kiama, 8 kilometres to the south, may be worthy of a day trip. Use it as a port of call when visiting Kiama Leagues Club, the Pilots Cottage Museum and Little Blow Hole. If you'd like more persuading, other close by attractions include Blowhole Point and Cathedral Rocks.
Treat your taste buds and fill your Instagram feed with mouthwatering images by digging into some of this destination's top food and drink offerings. Just don't forget to hashtag 'yum'!
Once you settle in and skim through a menu at a restaurant, you'll discover that beef and oysters are a few ingredients commonly found in dishes here.
Of course, you can't head home from Shell Cove without sampling salt and pepper squid or meat pie. Popular with locals and considered specialty dishes, they are an essential experience for anyone who loves food.
Do you still have a bit of room left after dinner? Then put in your order for peach melba, a moreish dessert.
If you've built up a thirst and want to indulge in a glass of amber nectar, we suggest Hahn. Go out for happy hour, mingle with new friends and have fun!
Prefer something with a bigger kick? Then take a sip of Bundaberg Spiced Rum. Ask the barkeeper if it's good in any cocktails. If that fails, hoist your shot glass and drink it down straight!
There's a wine barrel full of reasons to try Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon or Orange region Merlot. These flavoursome drops draw vino savants from across the country.
Time to hit the skies? Pack your bag, set the alarm and map out a route to Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). It's about 80 kilometres to the north.
Take a bed at any of the more popular accommodations, such as the Kiama Harbour Cabins and Terralong Terrace Apartments, and you'll be certain to wake up rejuvinated each morning.
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