With so many great things happening in the Shoalhaven, where do you start? Enjoy the perfect Sydney Rock Oysters straight from the farmer at Greenwell Point, spectacular coastal scenery, or enjoy the tours in the local area. From Wineries to fishing every indulgence is catered for. Enjoy our beautiful coast with a bush walk in one of the many national parks or explore from the water with boat hire or scenic tours. Greenwell Point is central to exploring the Shoalhaven area.
The Shoalhaven is a great area for birds, and watchers, with two areas close to the motel. Comerong Island is across the Crookhaven River from the motel, and accessible by vehicular ferry, and Lake Wollumboola is a 15min drive.
Halfway between Nowra and Kangaroo Valley is a fantastic lookout, with great views from Coolangatta Mountain to past Jervis Bay. Enjoy morning tea or lunch at The Lookout cafe while taking in the views.
How to get there
With the Crookhaven River surrounding Greenwell Point, a kayak is a great way to explore the area. Check with reception for further details.
Enjoy great fresh & local seafood with Sam at Pelican Rock’s Café. Winners in the Best Fish & Chips Awards (2017 & 2018) – you can be guaranteed a great meal. Open 9am-2.30pm weekdays, and 8am-2.30pm weekends.
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Fish and chips by the river – does it get any better than that. Open 7 days, from 8am.
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Anchor Bay Motel is a great place to stay if you are golfing in the area. Try playing at Shoalhaven Ex-Services Club, Callala, Nowra, Shoalhaven Heads or Kangaroo Valley. Golfing groups welcome. http://www.exservos.com.au/golf
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Dolphin Watch Cruises was one of the first Dolphin and Whale Watching companies to begin operations in Australia and has now been cruising the Bay for over 20 years!
Cruise options
If you need to cool off, there are a couple of places over the road in the River. Alternatively, there are surf beaches at Culburra and Callala (both about 10 minutes drive).
Enjoy a stroll around the foreshore at Greenwell Point, watching the pelican’s gather , the cormorant’s fish or the dolphins playing. Keep your eyes peeled under the wharf and you might spot the huge sting-rays.
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10 minutes west of Nowra, visit the Bundanon Homestead and Arthur Boyd’s studio. Enjoy the river walk. Open Sundays.
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Take a stroll around town and try to imagine Greenwell Point as the 2nd busiest port in NSW! Take in some of the historic buildings such as the school (1883), church (1890), or some of the original houses. The motel is situated where Greenwell Point House once sat.
Crystal clear waters, striking hillside panoramas and deep, lush valleys, the scenery alone is sure to leave you captivated.
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Open from mid-November through to February, the swimming pool is across the road from the motel and a great place to take a dip.
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A beautiful seaside village about 20min from Greenwell Point. Lady Abraham’s Reserve is a must where you will enjoy beaches, rock pools, or coastal walks. Call into Zac’s Place for a great fresh seafood feed (opening hours vary).
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Enjoy a 2hr cruise upriver through the sandstone cliffs, or downriver to Greenwell Point. All cruises depart from Nowra Wharf.
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Welcome everyone, this is Booderee. A bay of plenty, with stunning beaches and surprising wildlife.
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Jervis Bay Wild offer a range of breathtaking Whale Watching & Dolphin Cruises, available to enjoy all year-round. Whale Watching and Dolphin Watching Cruises are a fantastic way to experience the excitement of nature like never before, also a brilliant way to view the spectacular Jervis Bay. Jervis Bay Wild also offer other awesome activities throughout the year, checkout the website to find out about all they have to offer.
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Situated on the northern side of Jervis Bay, and about 15min from the Anchor Bay Motel, this National Park takes in some great coastal locations. Lake Wollumbulla is also part of the Park, and a well known bird watching location.
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Shoalhaven Boat Hire offers full day and half day boat hire from $230 per day. Hire areas include the Crookhaven River and Shoalhaven River. A boat licence is not required and all safety equipment is provided. Â Enjoy a great day fishing or exploring on the river.
Boat Hire
Available for charter, head out to some of the best fishing grounds and try your luck.
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Beecroft Weapons Range is a spectacular and secluded area. There are great panoramic views from the 100m high cliffs at Point Perpendicular, to beautiful beaches at Honeymoon Bay and Long Beach. Also, great bushwalks and fishing. Opening times vary (usually weekends and school holidays) with opening times on their Facebook page.
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Enjoy a modern Australian menu at the Butterfactory, only a short drive from the Motel. Great food, great location. Open Wednesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, Sunday for lunch only.
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Tree Top Adventure Park is located right inside the Shoalhaven Zoo. Â A great place to check out some of the animals while you’re swinging from the trees.
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Greendale’s Café & Restaurant Wedding & Function Venue which is situated in the Shoalhaven Dairy farmlands overlooking the evergreen pastures of Pyree and views of Coolangatta and Cambewarra mountains.
Find out moreFishing is one of the local industries, and there are great catches to be had with flathead, bream, and blackfish in the river. There are some great places to fish from shore, or you can hire a tinnie. Check with reception for further details.
The Greenwell Point Hotel is approximately a 500 metre walk from the motel. They have a small bottle shop and a bistro, including a pizza oven. Bistro open 6 days (closed Tuesday)
Dining & entertainment
The Jervis Bay Maritime Museum features a world renowned collection of maritime artefacts and navigational and surveying instruments. The Museum exhibits a range of nautical equipment, models, photographs, paintings, drawings and objects relating to the history and heritage of the Jervis Bay area.
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Within a 40 minute drive, see the spectacular escarpment views, and the historic village of Kangaroo Valley. Speak with Rob & Helen about all the other sights in the area to make it a day trip.
What is on offerFor those that like oysters, this is not to be missed. Head over to the farms and buy direct from the farm gate.
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Features of the scenic reserve include the beach, a natural rock pool, creek, scenic walking tracks and picnic facilities.
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Located 2kms away on the Crookhaven River the Greenwell Point Bowling Club has a Bistro and Chinese Restaurant. If you are keen for a roll, casual visits are available.
Bistro open 6 days (closed Tuesday). Chinese restaurant open 6 days (closed Monday).
Highly recommended. The rooms are spotless, the service friendly. I can't fault it. Highly recommended! My family and I will be visiting g again! Clean rooms, lots of nice added touched in the bathroom.. The owner even booked a restaurant for us for dinner.
5 / 5 stars
A lovely location and friendly welcome, rooms are nice and clean, very comfortable with thoughtful touches. Stayed twice and enjoyed both visits. I was travelling without my husband and this place was perfect.
5 / 5 starsOn a three week holiday through NSW, the Anchor Bay Motel was the best value accommodation encountered in this price range on the whole trip. I stayed 3 nights. The room was bright, clean, and fresh, with natural light from two directions, and had an inviting verandah to sit outside.
5 / 5 starsSet in a delightful location next to very good seafood eateries and near a charming jetty, this place was a delightful surprise. Clean and comfortable rooms and friendly staff and a bottle of wine in the fridge!
4 / 5 stars
I have stayed at the Anchor Bay twice now, it is convenient and away from suburbia of Nowra and is right on the water at Greenwell Point. The rooms are always tidy, smelling fresh with very clean linen and blankets (I liked the low setting on the electric blanket - just enough for my aching back) and the coffee tea facilities well appointed. It is a must to walk along the walkway from the jetty to the end and back before breakfast. The fresh sea breeze and brisk walk does you the world of good. The manager is always polite, courteous and ever helpful with our needs. The jetty and boat ramp are great for pictures and looking back on Coolongata Mountain at Shoalhaven. The free picnic BBQ and tables are an added bonus across the road with a great Fish & Chip shop on the corner. We will be back again, for sure.
5 / 5 stars
