Where to go on your next family holiday- that’s not too far from the Sutherland Shire 

Just when we thought we could start at least travelling around Australia again, borders have begun to close. Luckily for us, we have a huge range of holiday options to choose from that are all within just a few hours of the Sutherland Shire.

Whether you’re looking for a farm stay with animals to feed, a large laid-back family home by the beach, a mountainous retreat, powered camping-site, luxury holiday resort or the perfect quiet spot for a few families to hang out together (and maybe enjoy a few wines), you won’t have to look far.

In fact, all of these recommendations have helpfully come from our very own Mums of the Shires Facebook Community Group so you can trust that they are suitable for families. Do remember, though, that families come in all shapes and sizes and we encourage you to have a good read through the accommodation websites linked below and reviews from other visitors too.

You’re bound to find a holiday option that suits your needs.

Farm Stays

Staying on a farm where you can pat and feed the animals makes a nice change from living in the suburbs and provides entertainment for young kids for days!

Glenorie – Liberty Retreat

Southern Highland – Morvern Valley, Willowview, Fairway Farm

Tomerong/Jervis Bay – The Woods Farm 

Macarthur Region – Mowbray Park Farmstay

Kangaroo Valley – Big Bell Farm

Hunter Valley – Starline Alpacas, Breemiloy Homestead 

Mudgee – Ba Mack Farmstay, Getaway Cottages

Hawkesbury – Hebron Farm

Snowy Mountains – Highland Lodge

Bathurst – Barcoos Barn

Beach Holidays

When the sun is out there’s no better place to be than by the beach. The list below includes apartments, holiday houses, luxury accommodation and resorts. Choose your own adventure!

Jervis Bay – The Jetty House (sleeps10)

Gerringong/Werri Beach – Amaroo Beach House (sleeps 8)

Gerroa – Southerly Change (sleeps 8)

Terrigal – Star by the Sea Luxury Apartments

Moruya – Seabird Hotel

Sussex Inlet – Sea-renity (sleeps 11)

The Entrance – The Oaks Resort

Mollymook – Bannisters (Luxury Accommodation)

Kiama – Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park

Lake Conjola – Ingenia Holiday Park 

Glamping and Camping

Want to feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere and experience the un-plugged fun of camping? The below options allow you to do just that. If you prefer to have some creature comforts there are also some options listed that offer cabins and glamping sites.

Kangaroo Valley – Holiday Haven Cabins and camp sites

Turon Gates (between Lithgow and Mudgee) – Turon Gates

Peats Ridge – Glenworth Valley

Nowra – Coolendel

Quiet Retreats

Just looking for a quiet space away from home where you can sit and read, go bush-walking or have a glass of wine while the kids roast mashmallows by the fire? 

Blue Mountains 

Leura- Old Leura Dairy

Southern Highlands

Mittagong – Silky Oak Villa (Sleeps 6)

Hunter Valley Wine Country

Pokolbin – Pokolbin Village, Hunter Valley Resort

Broke – Starline Alpacas, Riverflats Estate (large groups)

Large Group Holidays

Finding accommodation for multiple families and large groups can be tricky at times. Here are a few great options where you can stay in a large house altogether or in side-by-side cottages and houses.

Kangaroo Valley – Banksia Cottages

Hunter Valley – Riverflats Estate (large groups)

Mudgee – Getaway Cottages (large groups)

Blue Mountains – Old Leura Dairy (large groups)

No matter where you end up, we hope you have a fabulous holiday.

Didn’t find something suitable? We discover new places all the time. Join the Mums of the Shire Community and ask them about your specific holiday requirements.