Berry

Things to do

Berry is a great base for exploring nearby wineries, beaches and nature walks. Learn about the town’s history at the Berry Historic Museum or along the self-guided Berry Historical Walk. Along the way, stop by the Berry Courthouse and browse for antiques and collectables in one of Berry’s heritage buildings.

Shops in Berry - Credit: Andy Hutchinson, Shoalhaven Tourism

For collectables and handmade goods, The Berry Markets (also known as the Country Fair) is held on the first Sunday of the month at Berry Showground.

Berry Farmers Market, Berry

A foodie’s paradise

Take a flavour-filled journey through Berry, enjoying locally made gourmet products. Pick up delicious cinnamon doughnuts from the Berry Donut Van, a local institution found on Queen Street, before stopping by The Berry Tea Shop for afternoon tea or The Dairy Bar for dessert. At The Treat Factory, see how fudge is made, join a chocolate workshop to create a giant freckle or your own signature rocky road, and stock up on jams and relishes. 

Donut Van, Berry - Credit: Shoalhaven Tourism

Enjoy lunch in the pretty, all-weather courtyard at The Garden. Feast on Italian and Greek at Il Locale - think crispy calamari with seaweed tartare, and heirloom carrots with smoked feta and hazelnuts. For dinner, book a table at top dining spot South on Albany. Offering a three-course chef's menu, there's always something new to try at this hatted modern Australian restaurant that is well-known for not only its food, but also its wine recommendations. 

From Berry, join a cellar door tour of the local Shoalhaven Coast wine region. Be sure to visit Silos Estate, where every vintage is made lovingly from hand-picked grapes. Set against the backdrop of a beautiful mountain range, the on-site restaurant Silos Kitchen serves up flavoursome meals to compliment their wines next to a rustic fireplace. Named after the pair of grand Moreton Bay fig trees that line the original driveway, Two Figs Winery specialises in small-batch wines with their rosé a crowd favourite. With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Shoalhaven River, linger at their cellar door admiring the views.

Two Figs Winery, Berry

Where to stay

Accommodation options include country cottages, garden retreats, boutique inns and farm stays, such as the charming Willow Farm and Bundara Farm. For an indulgent stay, book into Mt Hay Retreat, which is host to luxury villas complete with an outdoor bath and breathtaking views of the surrounding bucolic hills just minutes from Berry village.

Mt Hay Retreat, Berry - Credit: Mt Hay Pty Ltd

Getting there

Part of the Shoalhaven region on the NSW South Coast, Berry is just over two hours’ drive from Sydney, at the end of the spectacular Grand Pacific Drive, or just over 2.5 hours from Canberra. You can also take the train from Sydney to Berry, a scenic journey of around three hours.