Discover your perfect beach!

Published on 04 December 2024

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Are you an adventure-loving Salty Seal or a Serene Seashell who prefers lounging on the sand?  

Either way, we’ve got you covered! 

Take our 100 Beach Challenge Quiz to discover your 'beach personality' and your perfect day out along our gorgeous coastline.   

“With so many incredible beaches across the Shoalhaven it can be difficult to decide which one to visit. The quiz is fun way to help you decide which location is your perfect match,” said Mayor Patricia White.   

“It’s also a great tool for discovering places you’ve never been and exploring beautiful pockets of the Shoalhaven that may not be as popular during the busy summer months,” she said.  

After completing the quiz online you will be allocated one of six ‘beach personalities,’ which will suggest the most suitable beaches for you to visit alongside recommendations for places to Eat, Stay and Play nearby. 

The categories include:

  • Penguin Pack – family-friendly inlets and beaches
  • Salty Seal – adventure and surfing 
  • Stunning Starfish – social media friendly, white sands Serene Seashell – chilled, nature, off the beaten track
  • Serene Seashell – chilled, nature, off the beaten track 
  • Grazing Gliders – close to foodie experiences, picnic and camping spots 

The Shoalhaven Tourism website now also allows residents and visitors to build an itinerary to plan the ideal day out up and down the South Coast.  

The 100 Beach Challenge was first launched by Council in 2017 to highlight the lesser-known beaches across the region and to promote their diversity and beauty. In 2018 the 100 Beach Challenge campaign won Gold in the NSW and Silver in the australian Tourism Awards.  

It has continued to be an important campaign and one of many strategies adopted by Council to manage visitation to the region, particularly during major holiday seasons.  

Tourism contributes $1.45 billion to the Shoalhaven economy annually with around 6,000 local jobs dependent upon the industry.  

To learn more about the 100 Beach Challenge Quiz and the Itinerary Builder head to our Visit Shoalhaven website, or click here to view our 2025 Shoalhaven Travel Guide.  

 

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