What’s On in Currarong

Currarong Beaches

Currarong, surrounded by 14 white-sand beaches, is a sleepy village on the northern tip of Jervis Bay Marine Park. It’s a haven for fishing, swimming, kayaking, bushwalking, and exploring.

Abrahams Bosom Beach is perfect for families, Currrong Beach is great for learning to surf and Warrain Beach is ideal for those long lazy beach walks. The tidal rockpool is the best for the kids to swim and play. There’s also some pretty snorkling spots around the rockpool

Feel like a bit of a hike? Head out from Abrahams Bosom Reserve carpark for a short walk to the rusted remains of the S.S. Merimbula wrecked on the rocks in 1928. Next stop the stunning Wilson Beach. From there, drop into Lobster Bay for a quick snorkle then continue along the sandy track to Gosangs Tunnel. The short scramble to the dramatic cliff ledge is not for the feint-hearted.

Then onto Mermaids Inlet where you can watch the daring rock fishers try to hook a marlin - one of the only places on the East Coast where you can snag a big game fish. For a more challenging walk, the 9km Coomies Walk takes in the amazing views from the Beecroft Headland clifftops.

A 5-min drive from Currarong brings you to Beecroft Weapons Range. Don’t be put off by the name as it is home to some of the best beaches in the area. This pristine headland features the Point Perpendicular Lighthouse which is a great spot for whale watching, and some of the best rock fishing sites in Australia. The area, managed by the Department of Defence, is only open on weekends, public holidays, and school holidays. Check their Facebook page for opening times.

Honeymoon Bay is a delightful crescent shaped beach - look out for kangaroos. Long Beach, which as the name suggests is good for a long walk. A hike through the bush to Target Beach and Silica Cove - yes the white sand is just as good as Hyams but without the crowds. Bindijine and Cabbage Tree beaches round out the Weapons Range beaches.

And don’t forget Callala Beach, Myola, and Culburra Beach a short drive away!

Wooden stairs leading down to the beach with sand and ocean waters visible and Culburra on the horizon.
Rusty, wrecked ship remains on a rocky shoreline by calm blue water with a Shoalhaven coast in the distance.
The white Point Perpendicular lighthouse, situated on a grassy area with a clear blue sky in the background.
Aerial view of Abrahams Bosom Beach with white sand shoreline, turquoise water, and a residential neighborhood Currarong beyond.
Currarong Rock Pool rocky shoreline with clear shallow water and a metal railing, extending into the ocean with blue sky with few clouds.

Where to Eat and Drink

Zest at the Beach cafe with wooden tables and wicker chairs, large windows letting in natural light, a wicker pendant light, an Robyn Gibson painting of people swimming.

TAKE AWAY AND PIZZA

Zest At The Beach

Local takeaway for fish and chips, burgers, pizza, coffee, and basics like milk, bread, bait, and newspapers.

Bottle shop.

Open for breakfast and lunch, and Fri/Sat night dinner. Fully licenced.

Check Facebook and Instagram for hours during holidays.

Almas Kombi Cafe with display of assorted cakes with glass covers on a wooden table, with desserts and equipment in background inside a local garage.

COFFEE AND CAKES

Alma’s Kombi Cafe

Not what you’d expect, this pop-up cafe in a Lamond St front yard is popular with the locals, so get in early.

Alma’s is famous for delicious cakes (especially carrot cake!), slices, and savour pies and quiches. Pete’s coffee is great too.

Opening days vary so check their Instagram page before visiting or sign on Currarong Rd.

Gold and beige logo of Currrong Bowling & Recreation Club with a lighthouse illustration and the club's name.

CHINESE AND CLUB FAVOURITES

Currarong Bowling and Recreation Club

Bowling Club serves unch and dinner.

Pizza and Chinese meals as well as old club favourites like steak and snitzel.

Licenced bar.

Kids discos during school holidays and bands on Summer weekends.

Check out their Facebook page for updates on bands, meat raffles, and badge draws.

People sitting on white stools at Peel's Coffee and Juice bar in a vintage green caravan in a park in Currarong.

FRESH JUICE AND COFFEE

Peel’s Coffee and Juice Bar

Look out for the green vintage van at the end of Warrain Crescent.

Selling sweet things, coffees, and cold pressed juices.

The van is open every day during summer school holidays and most weekends.

8am to midday.

Check out the Instagram page for latest business hours.

Robyn Gibson painting of a woman in a bathing suit swimming in a body of water, with her arms outstretched.

Currarong Arts Trail

A monthly art trail exploring the beautiful area and talented artists of Currarong NSW.

On the first Saturday of the month, local artists and makers open up their homes and studios from 10am to 2pm.

Head to the website at currarongarttrail.com.au for a list of local artists, map, and date of the next Art Trail.

You can pick up a map from the Currarong Arts Centre on Walton Way - open Saturday mornings until midday.

Landscape painting of a coastline with cliffs, rocks, green trees, and a blue sea under a clear sky.
Decorative fish skeleton and fish shape made of metal and wood.
A child standing on a wooden bridge with a fallen tree across it, near a staircase and surrounded by trees and greenery.

Activities

Person lying on a surfboard in the ocean, with blue sky and clouds overhead.

LEARN TO SURF

Currarong Surf School

Learn to surf classes held on weekends, and school holidays.

Ladies surf n sip programs. Group lessons or private lessons available.

Surfboard, kayak, and stand up paddle board hire.

Contact Sam via her Instagram or Facebook page or mobile 0423 454 722.

currarongsurfschool.com.au

A person practicing pilates indoors, in a downward-facing dog pose with one leg raised.

FITNESS

Wild Heart Pilates

Eilish runs pop up group mat pilates classes at the Progress Hall on Walton Way or in Warrain Crescent.

Online classes available.

Suitable for all levels, mats available or BYO.

Check the website for times and dates.

wildheartpilatesandhikes.com.au

Person fishing on a rocky shoreline at sunset.

FISHING

fisherman’s paradise

Currarong has plenty of good fishing spots, either straight off the beach, from the rickety walk bridge over the creek, or rock fishing in Abrahams Bosom Reserve.

Boat Ramp is on Beecroft Parade.

Bait is available at Zest At The Beach or Holiday Haven Park.

Always wear a life jacket if fishing from the cliffs as the ocean is very unpredictable.

Children dancing and jumping in front of a vibrant background with the text 'Kids Disco' in large colorful letters.

school Holiday Fun

During school holidays head to the Currarong Bowling and Recreation Club for kid’s disco - check the Club’s website for dates.

Bingo is held in the Progress Hall during school holidays.

Check signage outside the Hall on Walton Way for times.

A tennis court surrounded by a chain-link fence with trees and buildings in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

KEEP THE KIDS ACTIVE

tennis / Basketball / Playgrounds

Beecroft Avenue Tennis Courts - Call 0431 680 181 or 4448 3500 to book a tennis session.

Basketball courts, skate ramp, and kids playground.

Also a small playground opposite Zest At The Beach.