Ulladulla


Ulladulla is a substantial coastal town which services the agricultural hinterland (dairy, timber, honey), a fishing fleet, retirement and tourist activities of the Ulladulla region.

Where is it?: New South Wales: South Coast. Ulladulla is 227 km south of Sydney via the Princes Highway.

Events: The Blessing of the Fleet festival is held annually at Easter since 1956. This is a centuries old tradition which originated in Sicily, Italy, and now continued by the area's descendants of the original Italian fishing community. The most significant element of the festival is the actual Blessing of the Fleet ceremony held at Ulladulla harbour on Easter Sunday. The festivities conclude with fireworks display, over Ulladulla harbour on Easter Sunday and the Harbour Markets on Easter Monday.

Things To See and Do
The Warden Head lighthouse at Ulladulla was originally built on the Ulladulla Breakwater in 1873, but was shifted to Warden Head in 1879. It is one of only two towers in New South Wales made from wrought iron plates. Warden Head is a popular whale watching location between June and October.

Ulladulla's sister town of Mollymook (2 km north) a surfing, retirement and holiday destination to the north of Ulladulla. Within easy distance of Canberra and Sydney, Mollymook is popular with many people as the ideal escape location any time of the year.

Surrrounding area
The national parks of the region protect a number of wilderness areas that are incredably close to two of Australia's larger cities. Morton, Budawang, Deua and Wadbilliga National Parks, part of the Great Dividing Range to the region's west, contain some of the most stunningly picturesque rugged mountain scenery in the country. Containing a variety of terrain from volcanic peaks to flat plateaux dissected by steep gorges, their hidden valleys hold rainforests, and heaths that fill with wildflowers in spring. These parks are a bushwalker's paradise.

Close landmarks include Pigeon House Mountain and The Castle, both named due to the unique shapes of the mountain. Pigeon House was sighted by Lieut. James Cook upon his journey along the eastern shores of Australia. Pigeon House has recently been renamed "Didhol" out of respect to the elders of the Yuin nation, the Aboriginal elders past and present who originated from the area Ulladulla was built upon. The traditional name of the peak, Didhol, means Woman's Breast, owing to the mountain's clear resemblance of a woman's breast.


Murramarang National Park (57 km south) boasts forests of spotted gums which grow on steep slopes right down to the sea. They are one of the great beauties of the park, their pale, mottled trunks in stark contrast to the dark green understorey of burrawangs. The dramatic coast features cliffs and headlands, rock platforms, hidden sea caves, and sand and shingle beaches. Kangaroos are often seen grazing on Pebbly Beach.



Pigeon House Mountain


Jervis Bay
A sheltered inlet of the Pacific Ocean 16.1 km long and 9.7 km wide, Jervis Bay (55 km north east) is an expansive coastal bay area surrounded by charming seaside villages and towns, with white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. Bounded by Jervis Bay Marine Park and national parks, the bay has outstanding snorkeling and scuba diving conditions. Jervis Bay offers some of the best whale watching experiences in Australia. Jervis Bay is fortunately placed so, that the migration, both north and south can be observed as they pass the entrance to Jervis Bay. Seals and dolphins are regular visitors year round.

A popular holiday destination to the south of Jervis Bay, Sussex Inlet (47 km north) is the main town on St Georges Basin. The basin is a shallow lagoon with a tree-covered shoreline. The inlet is the narrow, attractive winding stretch of water that connects the Tasman Sea to St Georges Basin.

Sussex Inlet

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