At the bottom end of the holiday district known as the Shoalhaven, Ulladulla and the neighbouring town of Mollymook, unite to form a major tourist destination. Visitors are provided with a wide choice of accommodation and recreational activities, as the towns' beautiful coastal settings beckon the pursuits of leisure and relaxation.

Set alongside long white beaches and crystal blue lagoons, the towns' are also bordered by the stunning wild forests found in the southern stretches of Morton National Park. A well-trodden park with hikers, most head to the summit of Pigeon House Mountain where the views over the coast are breathtaking. In Ulladulla, walks through the Wildflower Reserve and the South Pacific Heathland Reserve allow you to experience other kinds of wilderness without leaving civilisation. Additionally, the Coomee Nulunga Culture Trail gives some excellent insight into the traditional ways of the local Aboriginal people. Ulladulla is also home to an important fishing industry, and the daily catch can be sampled at nearby restaurants or bought from the harbour.

Over a crest to the north, Mollymook is the smaller of the two towns with a beautiful beach attracting sunbathers, surfers, dolphins and life saving championships. On greener pastures, two spectacular golf courses grace the hilltops with superb views overlooking the ocean.

Fringed by natural bushland five kilometres south of Ulladulla, Burill Lake is a watersports paradise. Boats, sailboards, canoes, and kayaks are available for hire at three separate launching ramps on the lake, with windsurfing, waterskiing, swimming, and fishing being among the most common pastimes. Six kilometres off the Princes Highway further down the coast, Bawley Point is a quiet and appealing getaway spot bordered by lush forests, rocky headlands, and secluded beaches. There's some great walks around the rugged coastline and surfers should check out the break at Racecourse Beach.

Past the seaside villages of Kioloa and Durras Lake further south, Batemans Bay lies at the estuary of the Clyde River and is a very popular destination with the landlocked residents of Canberra. Batemans and the many coastal hamlets around the bay create one of the largest and most facilitated holiday centres on the South Coast. Specialising in oysters and crayfish, this fishing centre has an array of amenities and activities suitable to any traveller on any budget.

At the mouth of the Clyde River north of Batemans Bay, Murramurang National Park is a beautiful coastal strip, noteworthy for it's extensive views over the Pacific and the tame kangaroos which laze about on unspoilt beaches. The lovely Pebbly Beach is one of many camping grounds dotted throughout the park.