Please take care while travelling and always check NSW Rural Fire Service and Live Traffic websites before setting out.
In the aftermath of this bushfire season, a lot of small towns lost their biggest source of income: Tourists.
And with the RFS announcing that, for the first time this season, all fires have been contained — you're all set to explore!
In what has been a very traumatic, exhausting and anxious bush fire season so far, for the first time this season all bush and grass fires in NSW are now contained. It has taken a lot of work by firefighters, emergency services and communities to get to this point. #nswrfs
Of course, before you set off, always double check that it is safe to travel and that the roads are open. Conditions in Australia could change at a moment's notice and there are still some fires burning. Some great websites to check are the RFS website and Live Traffic. Before you travel, it's also advised that you check in with your accomodation before setting off.
If you're keen for a long weekend away and want to do your bit to help, here are 18 things to do in four places along the NSW South Coast.
Just a heads up — some national parks are either closed or may close, so double check your itinerary before jetting off.
1. Kayak your way down the river or into the open ocean with Bay & Beyond's kayak tours.
2. Play your way through the holes of Batemans Bay's Mini Golf Course.
3. Snorkel your way down the coast by following the Batemans Bay's snorkelling trail.
4. Explore the oases and villages around town, like South Durras.
5. Explore Montague Island with a multitude of daily tours.
6. Get in a round of golf at one of the most spectacular courses on the south coast.
7. Discover the town on foot by walking the extensive pathways.
8. Swim your way down the coast, stopping in at each and every beach.
9. Sample the local flavours at places like The Quarterdeck and The Inlet.
10. Attend local events like the Oyster Festival in May, to get a real feeling of town life.
11. Camp on the beach at Mystery Bay.
12. Challenge yourself with a hike up Mount Gulaga.
13. Go shopping and buy handmade products in Central Tilba.
14. And make sure to buy some of the locally-made cheese.
15. Lose yourself in the extreme beauty of the Foxglove Gardens.
