We thought we would just a bit of information for our guests on trading hours for local businesses for the long weekend…
Anchor Bay Motel
Reception hours – 8am to 8pm daily
(Wine sales will not be available from reception on Good Friday)
In Room Options
Also, we can organise a Grazing Box for 2 ($60) from Dekiahs, or a Prawn & Oyster plate ($30) from Pelican Rocks Cafe which can be available in your room on check-in for Good Friday. For the Grazing Box, please let us know of any special dietary requirements and we will make sure we pass it on.
Another option could be a BBQ Pack from Greenwell Point Butchery which you can cook up on our shared onsite BBQ. We will confirm price with you prior to ordering.
Orders for the Grazing Box, Prawn & Oyster plate, or BBQ Pack can be made via email to info@anchorbaymotel.com.au and are required by Wednesday afternoon at the latest.
Dining
DJ’s Seafood
Open daily – 8am to 4.30(ish)
Open daily, with restricted hours on Good Friday.
Bistro hours – 12pm -1.30pm & 5.30pm to 7.30pm
– Closed Easter Monday
Courtesy Bus – (02) 4447 1111
Club open regular trading hours
Bistro – Open daily for lunch & dinner
Chinese Restaurant – Friday to Sunday for lunch & dinner
Bookings recommended (02) 4447 1343
(02) 4447 1400
Bookings recommended. 10% public holiday surcharge.
Open Saturday only for lunch & dinner.
(02) 4447 1050
Friday – 10am – 3pm
Saturday – 10am – 2pm
Bookings required.
Open daily – 10am – 2pm
Pelican Rocks Cafe
Closed all long weekend.
Other services
IGA Supermarket – Open daily 7am – 7pm
Greenwell Point Butcher – Saturday only – 8am – 12pm
Pharmacy – Saturday only 9am – 12pm
Drive safe, and we’ll see you soon.
Read MoreJust a bit of information for our guests on trading hours for local businesses for the Christmas Break.
Anchor Bay Motel
Reception hours – Closed 25 December (Office will open between 9am and 10am if you wish to collect fresh towels or supplies. No room services on XMAS day).
Other days – 8am to 8pm daily
Dining
DJ’s Seafood
Closed Christmas Day
Other days – Open daily – 8am to 4.30(ish)
Closed 24th, 25th, and 26th.
All other days – 8am to 2.30pm
Closed Christmas Day
Other days – Open daily for Lunch & Dinner
Courtesy Bus – (02) 4447 1111
Closed Christmas Day.
Other days – open regular trading hours
Bistro – Closed Christmas, otherwise daily for lunch & dinner
Chinese Restaurant – Closed Christmas, otherwise daily for lunch & dinner
Bookings recommended (02) 4447 1343
(02) 4447 1400
Bookings recommended. 10% public holiday surcharge.
Closes following Sunday lunch (23rd). Reopens 27th for Lunch and Dinner.
(02) 4447 1050
Re-opens 10am on the 27th
Closed Christmas, otherwise open daily.
Other services
Greenwell Point Service Station – Open daily.
IGA Supermarket – Closed Christmas otherwise daily 7am – 7pm
Greenwell Point Butcher – Open 8am – 12pm on 23rd & 24th
Closed 25th and 26th. Reopens on 27th.
Pharmacy – Closed 25th and 26th, otherwise normal trading.
In short, nearly everything will be closed on Christmas Day. We have found a couple of restaurants in the area that have indicated that they will be open, and there details are towards the bottom…
Some plans would be to order up some prawns and oysters from Jim Wild for pick up on the 24th. Or get some supplies from the butcher and IGA on the 24th. We have a shared BBQ on site, and there are free electric BBQ’s in the park opposite.
Now for the openers, and bookings are required:-
Coolangatta Estate, Shoalhaven Heads
Bangalay Dining, Shoalhaven Heads
Eastern Tiger Restaurant, Nowra (Ex Servicemans Club)
Leaf Thai, Nowra
Bee Thai, Nowra
Best wishes for a wonderful festive season,
Rob & Helen
Anchor Bay Motel
Read MoreThe Beecroft Peninsula is an amazing place to explore. You can easily spend a couple of hours, or a couple of days, in the area. It’s short drive from the Anchor Bay Motel. There are some great walks in the area, but one of the best is Gosangs Tunnel and Mermaids Inlet (photograph). Get a walking guide from the motel or some info from the Shoalhaven website and get to it!!
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Mermaids Inlet, Currarong
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Just a bit of information for our guests on trading hours for local businesses for the long weekend…
Anchor Bay Motel
Reception hours – 8am to 8pm daily
Dining
DJ’s Seafood
Open daily – 8am to 4.30(ish)
Bar Hours Friday – 12pm – 9.45pm
Saturday – 10am – 11pm
Sunday – 10am – 10pm
Monday – 10am – 9pm
Bistro hours – 12pm -1.30pm & 5.30pm to 7.30pm daily
Courtesy Bus – (02) 4447 1111
Club open regular trading hours
Bistro – Open daily for lunch & dinner
Chinese Restaurant – Friday to Sunday for lunch & dinner
Bookings recommended (02) 4447 1343
(02) 4447 1400
Bookings recommended. 10% public holiday surcharge.
Open Friday and Saturday for lunch & dinner. Sunday for lunch only.
(02) 4447 1050
Friday – 9am – 3pm
Saturday – 10am – 2pm
3pm onwards Booze & Views function
Contact for tickets
Sunday & Monday – Closed
Friday – 8am – 2pm
Saturday – 9am – 4pm
Sunday – 10am – 2pm
Monday – Closed
Other services
IGA Supermarket – Open daily 7am – 7pm
Greenwell Point Butcher – Saturday only – 8am – 12pm
Pharmacy – Saturday only 9am – 12pm
Read MoreThanks to all our guests, and especially those that take the time to give us there feedback. We’ve finished up the year with the 2017 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence. Way to go – and five years running!!
Read MoreOne of the best kept secrets in the Shoalhaven is the Beecroft Peninsula. Beecroft Peninsula forms the northern entrance to Jervis Bay. 
The Peninsula is owned by the Department of Defence, but as a general rule of thumb is open for public access on the weekends and school holidays. The Peninsula has spectacular sea cliffs, scenic locations, beaches, bush walks and wildlife. Point Perpendicular is a destination for rock climbers, but for those not inclined to hang off the side of a cliff, gives great views over Jervis Bay and whale spotting opportunities from shore. The beaches have the stunning white sand that Jervis Bay is famous for, but without the crowds that some of the other beaches have. You’ve also got great opportunities for bush walking and bird watching throughout the Peninsula. One of the favourites is Honeymoon Bay (pictured right), but other great beaches include Long Beach and Target Beach. If you are looking at fishing, check the details as it is part of the Jervis Bay Marine Park. The entry to the Beecroft Peninsula is near Currarong and about 20 minutes from the Anchor Bay Motel. To get more information on the Peninsula check out Beecroft Weapons Range and Peninsula, and or BOOK NOW to explore the Peninsula on a weekend get-away.
You might be travelling down from Sydney for the weekend, or travelling the Sydney to Melbourne route. Whatever the case, there is some spectacular coastal scenery to see on the way. Why not check out Grand Pacific Drive.
The drive starts at the southern part of Sydney near Sutherland. Take the exit (Farnell Avenue) into the Royal National Park. Continue east and south through through the National Park, with some great lookouts, bush drives, and walks if you’ve got the time.
Continue down to Stanwell Park’s Bald Hill Lookout, and then on to the Sea Cliff Bridge – an impressive bridge which hug’s the cliff face it is as good to walk as it is to drive. As you drive down through the northern suburbs of Wollongong, there are some great eateries.
I’d recommend getting back on the A1 at Wollongong, but there is some nice coastal scenery through Wollongong and Shellharbour if you’ve got the time. One place that is not well known is Bombo Quarry (near Kiama) – it’s a photographers dream with the unusual rock formations.
The Blowhole at Kiama is always worth a visit – especially if the swell is coming in from the southeast when it is at its best. After Kiama, take the Gerrigong exit which will line you up for Seven Mile Beach.
All this driving can get a bit thirsty, at the bottom end of Seven Mile are some nice wineries including Mountain Ridge, Coolangatta, and Two Figs. We like Two Figs with the great views over the lower estuaries of the Shoalhaven and Crookhaven Rivers. And they make nice wines too!
Not far to go now – into Nowra, cross the river, left on Kalander Road and go straight through the farming countryside for about 12 kilometres to the Anchor Bay Motel. Time to try a glass of the wine since you only had a sip at the winery, right?
Overall, this scenic detour adds about an hour to the drive time with some great coastal scenery.
Read MoreWell each of the three times I have stayed at this lovely little motel I have been asleep 3 hours before the smile has faded from my face. The beds are comfortable, air conditioning is perfect room is clean. Best of all the rates are very reasonable, thanks are to hosts Rob and Helen hope to see you guys again...
5 / 5 stars
What a lovely place Greenwell Point is! Very peaceful with stunning views over the water within seconds of this accomodation. (Nice view from room also) The host could not have been more pleasant or helpful, and was willing to do anything to ensure we had a good stay. The choice of eateries in winter seem limited so we knocked something up in our room, using the adequate kitchenete facilities. Very comfortable room and a very enjoyable stay.
5 / 5 stars
A lovely location and friendly welcome, rooms are nice and clean, very comfortable with thoughtful touches. Stayed twice and enjoyed both visits. I was travelling without my husband and this place was perfect.
5 / 5 stars
We wanted a quiet place to celebrate our wedding anniversary and we weren't disappointed. The motel was very clean, with modern furnishings and very comfortable. Room rate was good value. Hosts were friendly and helpful and the location of our second level room (#10) had an excellent view of the jetty and river surroundings.
5 / 5 stars
We were on the road and just looking for a place to hang our hats for the night. We found Anchor Bay Motel via the internet and gave them a call. Rob made our after-hours check-in so easy that I felt compelled to visit reception in the morning to thank him personally. After a wonderful night's sleep in a comfortable bed, it was great to put a face to the name. The motel is located right on the point so, being an early riser, I managed to get an enjoyable walk and take a few photos of the picturesque sunrise before hitting the road again. I'd gladly stay here again!!
5 / 5 stars
