Shoalhaven SouthCoast - April 2024

 

Many Experiences, One Destination

Autumn Adventures Await in Shoalhaven! Plan Your Perfect Getaway As daylight saving time concludes, Shoalhaven beckons with a perfect blend of crisp mornings and sunny skies, creating an ideal backdrop for invigorating hikes or serene retreats. Secure your bookings in advance for the upcoming school holidays to make the most of the regions plethora of events while always remembering to be a conscious traveller. Don’t miss out on the start of whale season in May, remember to pre-book your whale cruises now for an unforgettable experience. Customise your itinerary with our heart icon feature, exploring wineries, breweries, and more. Can’t visit us in person? Explore our online store at www.shop.shoalhaven.com and have Shoalhaven delights delivered just in time for Mother’s Day.

 

Shoalhaven Wellness

Embark on a revitalising wellness getaway in Shoalhaven, amidst breathtaking landscapes and 100 picturesque beaches, offering curated retreats and indulgent experiences for a rejuvenating escape.

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Whale Watching Guide

Experience Shoalhaven’s annual whale migration, featuring coastal walks, ocean adventures like swimming with humpback whales, encounters with diverse wildlife, and local food and wine delights, best enjoyed between May and November. 

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Family Holidays

Experience unforgettable family adventures in the Shoalhaven region, boasting an array of exciting and child-friendly activities for all ages, inviting families to embark on a memorable South Coast getaway. 

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Wine Coast

Embark on a wine adventure in Shoalhaven, famed for our acclaimed wineries, scenic landscapes, and convenient doorstep deliveries, all listed in one comprehensive guide.  

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Events

Bundanon Built Architecture Tour

6 April 2024

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Gymnastics New South Wales Aerobics and Rhythmic Gymnastics State Championships

12 April 2024

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Family Fun Day – Artmaking Workshop

22 April 2024

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Huskisson Blak Markets

21 April 2024

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Autumn Celebration of Food Showcase

25 April 2024

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Mother’s Day Classic Huskisson

12 May 2024

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Visitor Guide

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Service NSW Updates

 

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Hello John The new Brighter Beginnings Parent and Carer Information Hub provides access to services and resources to support families during the first 5 years of a child's life, from pregnancy through to the start of primary school. The Hub outlines the services, payments and rebates offered by government departments, and the support available from non-profit organisations.  There are also resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, and links to support for children, parents and carers with disability.

Get help writing your Will at a nearby pop-up location  Having an expertly prepared Will ensures that your loved ones will be looked after according to your wishes. Finding somewhere local to make or update your Will is now much easier with NSW Trustee and Guardian setting up short-term, pop-up Will writing locations all over NSW.  Use the search tool to see when a pop-up location is open near you and to book your in-person appointment.

Because 1 in 5 live with disability The next time you’re in one of our service centres, look for our team members wearing a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Supporter pin. It shows they’re trained to give extra time, support and understanding to customers living with disability. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is an icon recognised internationally. It allows people to discreetly tell you that they have disability or a condition that isn’t immediately obvious.

Get away to Wombeyan Caves If you’re looking for something different to do these school holidays, visit Wombeyan Karst Conservation Reserve. Newly upgraded and re-opened, it’s home to some of NSW’s most spectacular caves, and now features a unique wheelchair-accessible viewing platform to take in the amazing views inside Victoria Arch.  Located southwest of Sydney and halfway to Canberra, you can:  take guided and self-guided cave tours camp or stay in cosy cabins picnic with the kangaroos visit neighbouring villages.

Road safety never takes a holiday Holiday traffic jams are almost impossible to avoid, but there are things you can do to reduce your chances of being in a car crash. Here are the top 3 tips: stay under the speed limit and further reduce your speed at night, early morning and in wet weather conditions keep a 3-second gap from the car in front when you feel tired, take a break or swap drivers.

Free healthy lifestyle program for kids aged 7 to 13    Go4Fun is for families looking for support with healthy eating, getting active and overall wellbeing.  Children find it easier to learn healthy habits when they learn them with their family. Over 10 weeks, children and their grown-ups do online learning sessions about balanced eating, physical activity and living a healthy life. They get expert support and follow-up from a Go4Fun health coach too. Term 2 applications close 3 May 2024.

Help design the path we take to Net Zero emissions We’re in the process of writing the Net Zero Roadmap 2024-2030 for NSW Health. This will be our 6-year plan for how our healthcare system will operate sustainably, reduce its carbon footprint, and contribute to achieving the government’s target of net zero emissions by 2050. The plan will affect everyone in NSW, so it’s important we know your views and ideas so we can factor them in.

Staying safe online Tips for customers  Know where you’ll be taken before you click Shortened web addresses in emails are common because they’re convenient and easy to read. But it’s still wise to hover over them first, to expand each link to see the full website address. Seeing a link’s address in full can help you decide if it’s safe to click.

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Jay Z Gets His Own Record Label And More...- Music Calendar History - Event of The Day

 

2008 Jay-Z joins Madonna and U2 in signing a huge contract with Live Nation; he scores a 360 deal that includes his own label. Read the full story   More Events:   1995   1922 Actress and singer Doris Day is born Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff in Cincinnati, Ohio. She turns to singing when a car accident wrecks her dreams of becoming a professional dancer.   1976 Johnnie Taylor's "Disco Lady" hits #1 on the Hot 100, becoming the first chart-topper with the word "disco" in the title. Click her for the previos post

Dam Safety Safety and Levy Review- NSW IPART

 

Loook, I wasn't aware there were levies we are paying for Dams for their safety. So I find this interesting.

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Bay & Basin NSW Library Trip To Warilla Library

30 Members from our community have been invited to check out the Warilla Library in Shellharbour City to compare to the  Proposed Bay & Basin Library at Sanctuary Point. Check out this promotion for further details

A free bus service and lunch are provided, and the pick-up point is Sanctuary Point.

Marvin Gaye Is Born And More...- Music Calendar History - Event of Day

 

1939 Marvin Gaye is born Marvin Pentz Gay Jr. in Washington, DC. Read the full story   More Events:   1964 It's a big day for The Beach Boys, who record their first #1 hit, "I Get Around," and also fire their manager, Murry Wilson, who happens to be the father of three of the band members, including leader Brian Wilson, who feels his dad is hindering their progress with unwelcome critiques at their recording sessions.   1977 Fleetwood Mac's Rumours album hits #1 in America for the first time. It spends an astonishing 31 (non-consecutive) weeks at the top spot.   2006 Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" makes history by becoming the UK's first-ever #1 single to top the chart solely on download sales. Click here for the previous post

Youtube Rickrolls Users And More....- Music History Clendar - Event of The Day

 

2008 On April Fools' Day, YouTube tricks users with the popular bait-and-switch prank called Rickrolling by featuring video links that actually lead to Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" music video. Several other websites have the same idea, creating an unintentional, internet-wide April Fools' joke. Read the full story   More Events:   1969   2016 Guns N' Roses announce that original members Slash and Duff McKagan are returning to the group to join Axl Rose on the Not In This Lifetime stadium tour of North America. VIP packages (the "Welcome to the Jungle Pit Experience") go for $2,500, which gets you a backstage tour and access to the Paradise City Lounge, but no interaction with the band.   1985 It's no joke: David Lee Roth officially leaves Van Halen to start a solo career. Click here for the previous post