It’s a great local haunt that serves traditional burgers and cold beers. A stop in Tarago is excellent to load up on essential supplies as you continue along the drive. As you venture along Tarago Rd from Bungendore, make sure to keep an eye out for the captivating Woodlawn Wind Farm on your right, which overlooks picturesque Lake George.įor the next part of the journey, take Lumley Rd out of Tarago, which continues through a line of pine trees and becomes Cullulla Road. Turn left at the t-intersection onto Sandy Point Rd then, after a few kilometres, a right turn will lead you onto Oallen Ford Road, near Windellama. This road crosses the Shoalhaven River at the new Oallen Ford Bridge. There’s a little rest stop here to take a break and stretch your legs. From this vantage point, you can see remnants of the old bridge where heavy-duty bullock drays carried goods during the pioneer era. Take a paddle in the river and channel the lives of our very first settlers. Keep an eye on the date that you’re planning your road trip, as the village of Windellama hosts country markets on the third Sunday of each month, and the town hosts the Windellama Small Farms Field Day and Windellama Country Fair in November every year.Ĭontinuing along Oallen Ford Rd will lead to a t-intersection with Nerriga Rd. Make a left turn through to Nerriga, a small country village located on the edge of Morton National Park. In the 1850s, the discovery of gold in the Shoalhaven River attracted interest in this small town. An excellent pit stop is the iconic Nerriga Hotel, where you can grab refreshments or a pub lunch. The drive from the pub into the Shoalhaven is just 5 minutes! Nerriga is the last port of call before visitors enter the Shoalhaven local government area.
Hoorah, you’ve made it to the Shoalhaven! The route through the bush at the western stretch of Morton National Park has never been easier to drive. No more bumpy paths as it’s now sealed, smooth and a great way to adventure through the wilderness in comfort. Continue along Nerriga Rd, following the signs to Nowra, and then at Endrick River crossing, wind your way past the beautiful sandstone cliffs at Bulee Gap. It is still possible in places to view the original road built by convicts all the way back in 1841! An absolute must visit along this leg if you’re travelling during March and April is the Sassafras Nut Farm on Braidwood Rd. Make sure to book your visit in advance, though, to save you from any disappointment! The owners offer a pick your own chestnut adventure during this harvest period and you can also buy pre-packed chestnuts and walnuts direct from the farm. It wouldn’t be a road trip if you didn’t stop at a lookout for a spectacular view, right? An easy place to pull over and be captivated by the expanse of Morton National Park is at Tianjara Falls. Located just off Braidwood Rd the waterfall is clearly sign-posted and the perfect place to stop for a happy holiday snap. From the car park, it’s just a short 50-metre walk to the viewing platform where you can stand in awe of falling water which plunges 64 metres from the top of the escarpment. If you’re travelling in a 4WD or feeling a bit adventurous in your 2WD, take a slight detour off Braidwood Rd and drive towards Jerrawangala Lookout. The viewpoint provides stunning vistas of the Shoalhaven Peninsula, all the way out to the coast.
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