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Nowra is one of the major commercial centres
of the South Coast, New South Wales. With a relaxing laidback
atmosphere, the bustling town, also services the Naval base at Jervis Bay. Nowra was originally spelt Nou-woo-ro with the Aboriginal
meaning of 'camping place' or 'black cockatoo'.
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Nowra is located on Southern banks of the beautiful Shoalhaven River with the adjoining town of Bomaderry located on the northern banks of the Shoalhaven River. Bomaderry is the southernmost coastal area from where you can join the New South Wales train services. It is also the main dairy centre of Nowra, producing a range of dairy products. Other major industries within the Nowra region include flour, paper, timber, tourism and vegetables. |
There are a wide range of attractions
and places of interest located in and around Nowra. For the adventurous
traveller many companies offer adventure holidays and activities
within the Nowra region, including canoeing, scuba diving, white-water
rafting, parachuting, cycling and skydiving.
Around Nowra you will find several historic buildings and museums, which are worth visiting. The Shoalhaven Historical Museum (1900) is located within the old police premises and is open in the afternoon on weekends and public holidays. You should also visit 'Meroogal' (1885), a gothic-style house situated on the corner of West and Worrigee Streets, also open on weekends and bank holidays. |
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Nowra is also host to a number of festivals and
events at various times throughout the year.
There is also a full range of accommodation in and around Nowra
including hostels, farmstays, hotels
and apartments.
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Marvel at Dubbo's Western Plain Zoo and discover the rare opal at Lightning Ridge. Explore the Ghost Towns and outback city of Broken Hill and admire the splendour of the Menindee Lakes in the Kinchega National Park.
Investigate the Minnamurra Rainforest and enjoy the waterfalls of the Illawarra Plateau. Explore the snowfields of the Snowy Mountains, Mt Kosciusko and traverse the Murray River from the Alpine headwaters to Lake Hume. Moving on to the Southern Coast of New South Wales and the panoramic vistas's of Jervis Bay, the famous Blow Hole at Kiama and north to Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Byron Bay.
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PLEASE NOTE: The New South Wales travel destinations outlined above are only a small selection from the tens of thousands of Australian travel information pages available on Australian Explorer. A comprehensive list of destinations for New South Wales Holidays can be found on the main New South Wales Holidays location guide.
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