Feast in a foodie town

Thanks to an abundance of fresh produce, fine wines, bakeries, country pubs and quality restaurants, Milton is known as a foodie destination on the NSW South Coast. Enjoy a beautiful breakfast at Milk Haus, a converted 19th-century cheese factory turned garden-to-plate eatery. Specialising in whole foods and seasonal produce grown on-site, gaze out over the kitchen garden as you dig into kale,dill and white cheese fritters. You can even stay overnight in their four-bedroom cottage.

Find authentic sourdough that is made with natural leaven at Flour Water Salt. This family-owned business shapes and moulds each loaf by hand before leaving them to rise in traditional willow baskets. For freshly baked pies made with love (and lots of butter), head to The Heritage Bakery or enjoy handmade chocolates at Woodstock Chocolate Company.

Book a table at Harvest Milton to enjoy tapas,cocktails and live music on weekends. Baar Baar Milton serves up delicious Indian dishes, Nomah is known for its Middle Eastern share plates, while the vegetarian menu at Pilgrims Wholefoods is famous for its nourishing burgers.

Milk HAUS, Milton - Credit: Dane Singleton | Milk HAUS

Taste local wines, beers and cocktails

A historic building thoughtfully restored, The Milton Hotel is not only a great spot to enjoy a cold beer on the back deck, but also home to Dangerous Ales. Founded by Damien Martin, whose impressive culinary background saw him work in famous kitchens around the world- such as Sydney’s Quay and Morzine in the French Alps - it’s no wonder each beer has surprising but refreshing flavours. The can designs are also something to behold.

The Milton Hotel, Milton - Credit: The Milton Hotel

At Cupitt's Wine Garden, you can sip wines at the cellar door and craft beers from the micro brewery. Enjoy lunch on the deck or by the fireplace in Cupitt's Dining Room. Their crumbed appellation oysters and grilled snapper with seaweed butter are crowd-pleasers. Enjoy live music most Fridays and Sundays.

For drinks, head to Altar Wine Bar, set in the grounds of a historic church, or Bar Yuki, which infuses its cocktails with inspired flavours such as caramel miso and plum bitters. For picnic supplies, grab a bottle of wine, cheeses, anchovies and other charcuterie essentials at Small Town Provisions.

Cupitt's Estate, Ulladulla

Browse antiques and art

To find your new favourite masterpiece or heritage item, stop by Nulladolla Pottery,  Millhouse Gallery, Gallery Alchemy and Turnbull Bros Antiques, Milton’s oldest antique shop.

Gallery Alchemy, Milton - Credit: Ola Moszumanska

Enjoy markets, festival sand events

Head along to the Milton Village Showground Market, a bustling produce and craft market held on the first Saturday of every month. During spring and summer, the market is also held on the third Saturday of each month.

Music fans will enjoy the Milton Folk Jazz and Blues Festival, which features more than 40 free performances held at parks, pubs and venues throughout Milton. For more music,as well as comedy and plays, check out Milton Theatre.

Milton Folk Jazz and Blues Festival, Milton - Credit: Milton Folk Jazz and Blues Festival

Explore scenic drivesandhikes

For a scenic drive, venture out to the hinterland village of Woodstock, on the western edge of Burrill Lake. Continue further and you’ll find Pigeon House Mountain, one of Shoalhaven's most iconic day walks.

Pigeon House Mountain (Aboriginal: Didthul), Moreton National Park

Getting there 

Located in the Shoalhaven region on the NSW South Coast, Milton is a three-hour drive from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. Nearby, you’ll find Lake Conjola, and the seaside towns of Mollymook and Ulladulla. Make a road trip of your journey there by driving along the stunning Grand Pacific Drive.