Aqua Waterfront guidebook - What's around
Sightseeing
You will be staying front and centre, in arguably the best vantage point over looking the world class Shell Cove Marina. The 270 berth marina has direct access to the Tasman Sea with 2 public boat ramps. First stage has been completed with 175 berths. You'll find Woolworths, liquor store, bakery, barbershop, nail salon, the source bulk foods, chemist and multiple cafes such as the salty squid, Leaf Cafe & Co, Georgia Rose to name a few! The Shell Cove Marina is also home to the Waterfront Tavern - a great place to relax for food and drinks whilst enjoying the marina views.
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Shell Cove Marina
13 Marina DriveYou will be staying front and centre, in arguably the best vantage point over looking the world class Shell Cove Marina. The 270 berth marina has direct access to the Tasman Sea with 2 public boat ramps. First stage has been completed with 175 berths. You'll find Woolworths, liquor store, bakery, barbershop, nail salon, the source bulk foods, chemist and multiple cafes such as the salty squid, Leaf Cafe & Co, Georgia Rose to name a few! The Shell Cove Marina is also home to the Waterfront Tavern - a great place to relax for food and drinks whilst enjoying the marina views.
Killalea State Park is a spectacular area of coastal land and dedicated public reserve, famous for picnics, views, bushwalking, surfing and home to "The Farm" cafe, "The Farm" and "Mystics" beach surfing reserves. This spot has to be seen to be believed. Within walking distance of your apartment.(approximate 3km)
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Killalea Reserve
45A Killalea DrKillalea State Park is a spectacular area of coastal land and dedicated public reserve, famous for picnics, views, bushwalking, surfing and home to "The Farm" cafe, "The Farm" and "Mystics" beach surfing reserves. This spot has to be seen to be believed. Within walking distance of your apartment.(approximate 3km)
A unique and picturesque golf course, including driving range, newly renovated Tavern, Sports bar, Bottle shop and bistro with views overlooking the golf course. (2.2km from your apartment)
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The Links Shell Cove
1 Golf DrA unique and picturesque golf course, including driving range, newly renovated Tavern, Sports bar, Bottle shop and bistro with views overlooking the golf course. (2.2km from your apartment)
Located along the banks of the Minamurra River, this course is known as the best all weather course in the Illawarra. Mystics bistro is open 7 days for lunching and dinner. Enjoy sweeping views of the course and the Illawarra escapment while you golf and dine. (7.7km away from apartment)
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Kiama Golf Club
79-81 Oxley AveLocated along the banks of the Minamurra River, this course is known as the best all weather course in the Illawarra. Mystics bistro is open 7 days for lunching and dinner. Enjoy sweeping views of the course and the Illawarra escapment while you golf and dine. (7.7km away from apartment)
The South Coast train line - joining Sydney station Central train station to Nowra. (3.1km away from apartment)
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Shellharbour Junction Station
The South Coast train line - joining Sydney station Central train station to Nowra. (3.1km away from apartment)
665 metre long scenic bridge, and the famous high point of the Grand Pacific Drive which extends from Nowra. Visit the viewing platform and look out for migrating whales or walk along the bridge for a perfect photo opportunity. (49.7km away from apartment)
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Podul Sea Cliff
Lawrence Hargrave Drive665 metre long scenic bridge, and the famous high point of the Grand Pacific Drive which extends from Nowra. Visit the viewing platform and look out for migrating whales or walk along the bridge for a perfect photo opportunity. (49.7km away from apartment)
Situated on the edge of Wollongong CBD and overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Home to the Illawarra/St George Dragons NRL team, Illawarra Hawks basket ball team and a host to an array of other sporting and music entertainment events. (21.4km away from apartment)
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WIN Stadium
46 Harbour StSituated on the edge of Wollongong CBD and overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Home to the Illawarra/St George Dragons NRL team, Illawarra Hawks basket ball team and a host to an array of other sporting and music entertainment events. (21.4km away from apartment)
A beautiful coastal town, famous for it's blowholes, lighthouse, cliffside caravans, and walking trails. Enjoy a spot of whale watching and browsing the many shops, cafes and restaurants plus local markets. The kiama coast walk stretches 20km from the mouth of the Minamurra River to Werri Beach in Gerrigong, or enjoy shorter strolls from any point. (16km away from apartment)
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Kiama
A beautiful coastal town, famous for it's blowholes, lighthouse, cliffside caravans, and walking trails. Enjoy a spot of whale watching and browsing the many shops, cafes and restaurants plus local markets. The kiama coast walk stretches 20km from the mouth of the Minamurra River to Werri Beach in Gerrigong, or enjoy shorter strolls from any point. (16km away from apartment)
A vibrant and scenic hilltop village where rolling green farm hills meet the ocean. Swim or surf at the famous Werri beach, or enjoy the many cafes, restaurants and shops. (24.6km away from apartment)
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Gerringong
A vibrant and scenic hilltop village where rolling green farm hills meet the ocean. Swim or surf at the famous Werri beach, or enjoy the many cafes, restaurants and shops. (24.6km away from apartment)
Jamberoo Action Park is your next venue for water action park entertainment. NSW's largest family operated water theme park offering world class rides and attractions, impeccably maintained in a natural setting between mountains and sea. Openings between October and April each year. (13.8km away from apartment)
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Jamberoo Action Park
1215 Jamberoo RdJamberoo Action Park is your next venue for water action park entertainment. NSW's largest family operated water theme park offering world class rides and attractions, impeccably maintained in a natural setting between mountains and sea. Openings between October and April each year. (13.8km away from apartment)
Jamberoo - Idealic historic town, with a great little pub and cafes, rolling hills and farms to see. Perfect for at the adventure lover, take the treetop walking track or soar along the zip lines at Illawarra Fly. Jamberoo is 15.5km away from the apartment.
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Jamberoo
Jamberoo - Idealic historic town, with a great little pub and cafes, rolling hills and farms to see. Perfect for at the adventure lover, take the treetop walking track or soar along the zip lines at Illawarra Fly. Jamberoo is 15.5km away from the apartment.
Stroll the network of elevated walkways and take in the spectacular rainforest, waterfalls and canyon views. Pack a picnic and enjoy! (19.9km away from apartment)
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Minnamurra Falls
Stroll the network of elevated walkways and take in the spectacular rainforest, waterfalls and canyon views. Pack a picnic and enjoy! (19.9km away from apartment)
Bass Point Reserve is a 72 hectare coastal jewel, located just south of the apartment. It contains one of the few littoral rainforest areas in the Illawarra.
Bass Point is a popular recreational reserve most widely known for it's diverse marine habitat and as a popular location for scuba diving and snorkelling at Bush Ranger's Bay, a protected Aquatic Reserve. (note: no fishing is permitted at Bush Ranger's Bay)
(located 2.8km from apartment)
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Bass Point
Bass Point Reserve is a 72 hectare coastal jewel, located just south of the apartment. It contains one of the few littoral rainforest areas in the Illawarra.
Bass Point is a popular recreational reserve most widely known for it's diverse marine habitat and as a popular location for scuba diving and snorkelling at Bush Ranger's Bay, a protected Aquatic Reserve. (note: no fishing is permitted at Bush Ranger's Bay)
(located 2.8km from apartment)
Little Lake at Barrack Point is a great swimming spot for kids. You'll find Paddle boarding and learning to surf classes here often. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the views.
(located 3.1km from apartment)
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Little Lake Park
Little Lake at Barrack Point is a great swimming spot for kids. You'll find Paddle boarding and learning to surf classes here often. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the views.
(located 3.1km from apartment)
Located between Shellharbour Village and Bass Point, Shellharbour South Beach is just minutes from Shell Cove. Shellharbour South Beach faces east and offers a long stretch of beach, ideal for swimming, body boarding, surfing, fishing, relaxing or walking along the water's edge.
Here families can enjoy the northern end of the beach which is patrolled 7 days a week from mid December until the end of January and on weekends from February until the end of April. Surfers will also have plenty of choice with various breaks including the Shallows and Redlands, while fishing enthusiasts can head to the rock ledges which provide good fishing spots and year round. (located 1.5km from apartment)
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Shellharbour South Beach
Located between Shellharbour Village and Bass Point, Shellharbour South Beach is just minutes from Shell Cove. Shellharbour South Beach faces east and offers a long stretch of beach, ideal for swimming, body boarding, surfing, fishing, relaxing or walking along the water's edge.
Here families can enjoy the northern end of the beach which is patrolled 7 days a week from mid December until the end of January and on weekends from February until the end of April. Surfers will also have plenty of choice with various breaks including the Shallows and Redlands, while fishing enthusiasts can head to the rock ledges which provide good fishing spots and year round. (located 1.5km from apartment)
Warilla Beach is a popular swimming and surfing beach. This 2km beach stretches from the mouth of the Illawarra River down to Elliot Lake, a small estuary which separates the sands of Warilla from Barrack Point. Great for swimming and relaxing or take a walk to Windang Island.
(located 4.1km from apartment)
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Warilla Beach
Osborne ParadeWarilla Beach is a popular swimming and surfing beach. This 2km beach stretches from the mouth of the Illawarra River down to Elliot Lake, a small estuary which separates the sands of Warilla from Barrack Point. Great for swimming and relaxing or take a walk to Windang Island.
(located 4.1km from apartment)
Lake Illawarra is located between the Illawarra escarpment and the Pacific Ocean. Water flowing into it is both fresh (from the escarpment) and salty (from the ocean tides).
The lake is approximately 9.5km long and 5.5km wide, with an area of 33 square kilometres and a maximum depth of 3.7 metres.
13 boat ramps surround the lake and is a popular recreational location.
The lake is a popular spot for fishing, prawning, and all water sports.
You can arrange to hire a boat or book in to a stand up paddle board day on the lake while watching the sun rise. Walk or cycle the Lake Illawarra art trail and explore the local history, Aboriginal heritage, flora and fauna.
Reddall Reserve on the foreshore of the lake is a popular spot for picnics with it's new Ninja children's playground, picnic shelters, gas barbecues, toilet facilities and water sports.
The lake is very popular for bird lovers as it is a home, nesting site and food source for many birds.
(located 6.8km from apartment)
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Lake Illawarra
Lake Illawarra is located between the Illawarra escarpment and the Pacific Ocean. Water flowing into it is both fresh (from the escarpment) and salty (from the ocean tides).
The lake is approximately 9.5km long and 5.5km wide, with an area of 33 square kilometres and a maximum depth of 3.7 metres.
13 boat ramps surround the lake and is a popular recreational location.
The lake is a popular spot for fishing, prawning, and all water sports.
You can arrange to hire a boat or book in to a stand up paddle board day on the lake while watching the sun rise. Walk or cycle the Lake Illawarra art trail and explore the local history, Aboriginal heritage, flora and fauna.
Reddall Reserve on the foreshore of the lake is a popular spot for picnics with it's new Ninja children's playground, picnic shelters, gas barbecues, toilet facilities and water sports.
The lake is very popular for bird lovers as it is a home, nesting site and food source for many birds.
(located 6.8km from apartment)
Zone Bowling futures 24 bowling lanes, 76 arcade games and food and drinks. Great place to visit to keep the kids (and the big kids) occupied, especially if the weather isn't ideal.
Located in Albion Park Rail, 9.3km away from Aqua Apartments.
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ZONE BOWLING Illawarra
47 Princes HwyZone Bowling futures 24 bowling lanes, 76 arcade games and food and drinks. Great place to visit to keep the kids (and the big kids) occupied, especially if the weather isn't ideal.
Located in Albion Park Rail, 9.3km away from Aqua Apartments.
C1 speed is not only a carting track, but has a lounge area, cafe, laser tag and children's amusement area. Also home to SmashLB Rage Room. Carting has a great circuit of more than 400 metres.
Located 9.5km from Aqua apartments.
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C1 Speed
Hargraves AvenueC1 speed is not only a carting track, but has a lounge area, cafe, laser tag and children's amusement area. Also home to SmashLB Rage Room. Carting has a great circuit of more than 400 metres.
Located 9.5km from Aqua apartments.
Symbio is a family operated zoo located in Helensburgh. Symbio is home to all your Australian favourites as well as a large range of exotic animals including cheetahs, ring-tail lemurs, red pandas, meerkats, small monkeys and many more.
Facilities at the park include undercover shelters, picnic areas, large playground with large shady trees surrounding, splash park to cool down in the hot Summer months and kiosk which sells hot food, snacks, refreshments, ice cream etc.
Located 60km north of the Aqua apartments.
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Symbio Wildlife Park
11 Lawrence Hargrave DrSymbio is a family operated zoo located in Helensburgh. Symbio is home to all your Australian favourites as well as a large range of exotic animals including cheetahs, ring-tail lemurs, red pandas, meerkats, small monkeys and many more.
Facilities at the park include undercover shelters, picnic areas, large playground with large shady trees surrounding, splash park to cool down in the hot Summer months and kiosk which sells hot food, snacks, refreshments, ice cream etc.
Located 60km north of the Aqua apartments.
Shellharbour Airport is located 9.3 km away from the Aqua apartment. Visit Shellharbourairport.com.au for flights and booking information.
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Illawarra Regional Airport
Airport RoadShellharbour Airport is located 9.3 km away from the Aqua apartment. Visit Shellharbourairport.com.au for flights and booking information.
Shoalhaven Zoo boasts an extensive collection of native and exotic animals, set in amongst the most spectacular natural rock formations and bushland, all on the banks of the beautiful Shoalhaven River. Opened everyday of the year except Christmas Day.
They offer a range of experiences such as Lion Feeding encounter, hand feed a monkey, hand feed a meerkat, Vip Encounters also available.
For more information and booking go their website - shoalhavenzoo.com.au
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Shoalhaven Zoo And Adventure World
23 Rock Hill RdShoalhaven Zoo boasts an extensive collection of native and exotic animals, set in amongst the most spectacular natural rock formations and bushland, all on the banks of the beautiful Shoalhaven River. Opened everyday of the year except Christmas Day.
They offer a range of experiences such as Lion Feeding encounter, hand feed a monkey, hand feed a meerkat, Vip Encounters also available.
For more information and booking go their website - shoalhavenzoo.com.au
Shellharbour Wild offers whale watching tours out of Shell Cove Marina. Check them out on Facebook or their website www.Shellharbourwild.com.au
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Shell Cove Marina
13 Marina DriveShellharbour Wild offers whale watching tours out of Shell Cove Marina. Check them out on Facebook or their website www.Shellharbourwild.com.au
City/town information
Centred on a small, recreational harbour and close to Shellharbour south beach. The main street has boutique shopping, cafes, restaurants including the historic shellharbour hotel with views of the harbour.
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Shellharbour
Centred on a small, recreational harbour and close to Shellharbour south beach. The main street has boutique shopping, cafes, restaurants including the historic shellharbour hotel with views of the harbour.
Food scene
Located approximately 50 metres from the front doors of the Aqua apartments is the newly built Waterfront Tavern.
Overlooking the Marina, this jewel of the waterfront precinct offers an array of craft beers, wines and cocktails along with beautiful cuisine including seafood, pizza and upmarket 'pub' dining.
Checking out the whale skeleton suspended from the roof in the sports bar is a must while visiting Shell Cove.
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Waterfront Tavern
11 Marina DriveLocated approximately 50 metres from the front doors of the Aqua apartments is the newly built Waterfront Tavern.
Overlooking the Marina, this jewel of the waterfront precinct offers an array of craft beers, wines and cocktails along with beautiful cuisine including seafood, pizza and upmarket 'pub' dining.
Checking out the whale skeleton suspended from the roof in the sports bar is a must while visiting Shell Cove.
Located downstairs from Aqua apartment and open from coffee to cocktails.
Serving fabulous modern cuisine including pizza’s, burgers and vegetarian options.
Great location to soak in the atmosphere of the marina whilst sipping on a cocktail or an array of on tap craft beers.
A must to try when staying at Aqua apartment.
Georgia Rose
9 Marina DriveLocated downstairs from Aqua apartment and open from coffee to cocktails.
Serving fabulous modern cuisine including pizza’s, burgers and vegetarian options.
Great location to soak in the atmosphere of the marina whilst sipping on a cocktail or an array of on tap craft beers.
A must to try when staying at Aqua apartment.
The perfect spot for breakfast or/and lunch, Leaf & Co will not disappoint your tastebuds. Healthy, fresh and consistently great food sums up this little gem of a cafe.
Venture downstairs from your apartment and try Leaf & Co out or phone up and order takeaway to bring back and enjoy from Aqua apartment's own balcony. PH: 02 42386421
Leaf Cafe & Co Shell Cove
100 Cove BlvdThe perfect spot for breakfast or/and lunch, Leaf & Co will not disappoint your tastebuds. Healthy, fresh and consistently great food sums up this little gem of a cafe.
Venture downstairs from your apartment and try Leaf & Co out or phone up and order takeaway to bring back and enjoy from Aqua apartment's own balcony. PH: 02 42386421
Situated underneath the Aqua apartment complex, The Salty Squid has you covered from oyster bar to fish and chips, coffee to beer and wine.
Fish and chips with a multi-million dollar view.
The Salty Squid
9 Marina DriveSituated underneath the Aqua apartment complex, The Salty Squid has you covered from oyster bar to fish and chips, coffee to beer and wine.
Fish and chips with a multi-million dollar view.
Relish on Addison Restaurant offers a unique dining experience in the heart of Shellharbour village. During the day, it's a casual up market cafe, a great place to catch up for lunch or coffee and dessert.
At night it offers a creative modern Australian dinning experience in a smart contemporary space.
Located only 1.9km away from the Aqua apartments in Shellharbour village.
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Relish on Addison
6 Addison StRelish on Addison Restaurant offers a unique dining experience in the heart of Shellharbour village. During the day, it's a casual up market cafe, a great place to catch up for lunch or coffee and dessert.
At night it offers a creative modern Australian dinning experience in a smart contemporary space.
Located only 1.9km away from the Aqua apartments in Shellharbour village.
Andaman Thai restaurant offers delicious Thai meals of excellent quality. Dine in, takeaway or home delivered, available for lunch and dinner. If you love Thai cuisine, this place is a must to visit when in Shell Cove. Located in Shellharbour village - 1.9km away from Aqua apartments.
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Andaman Thai Restaurant
13 Addison StAndaman Thai restaurant offers delicious Thai meals of excellent quality. Dine in, takeaway or home delivered, available for lunch and dinner. If you love Thai cuisine, this place is a must to visit when in Shell Cove. Located in Shellharbour village - 1.9km away from Aqua apartments.
Suashan Indian Restaurant offers a selection o authentic North Indian dishes which you can request, mild, medium or hot. High quality Indian food reasonably priced. Suashan offers dine in, takeaway and are available on Menulog for delivery.
Located in Shellharbour Village, 1.9km away from Aqua apartments.
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Suashan Indian Restaurant
16b Addison StSuashan Indian Restaurant offers a selection o authentic North Indian dishes which you can request, mild, medium or hot. High quality Indian food reasonably priced. Suashan offers dine in, takeaway and are available on Menulog for delivery.
Located in Shellharbour Village, 1.9km away from Aqua apartments.
Moon's Sushi is located at the top of Addison Street, Shellharbour Village - about 1.2km away from Aqua apartments.
Great sushi which offer dine in, takeaway or are available on Menulog for delivery.
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Moon's Sushi Shellharbour
30 Addison StMoon's Sushi is located at the top of Addison Street, Shellharbour Village - about 1.2km away from Aqua apartments.
Great sushi which offer dine in, takeaway or are available on Menulog for delivery.
Pinocchio Pizza located in Shellharbour City Centre - about 5km from aqua apartments. Pinocchio's offers great pizza, pasta, schnitzel and other Italian dishes. Takeaway or home delivery available. (This is my favourite pizza place in the Shellharbour area)
Pinocchio's Pizza Shellharbour City
8 Memorial DrPinocchio Pizza located in Shellharbour City Centre - about 5km from aqua apartments. Pinocchio's offers great pizza, pasta, schnitzel and other Italian dishes. Takeaway or home delivery available. (This is my favourite pizza place in the Shellharbour area)
If you are travelling for a special occasion and would like a fine dining experience, Harbourfront Seafood Restaurant would be my pick in the Illawarra. Illawarra's leading seafood restaurant overlooks Belmore Basin on Wollongong Harbour. Sourcing some of Australia's most beautiful produce, they are open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. I recommend booking as they do get booked out, especially on weekends and public holidays. When making a booking, ask for window seating - you won't be disappointed.
Located 22km from Aqua apartments.
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Harbourfront
2 Endeavour DrIf you are travelling for a special occasion and would like a fine dining experience, Harbourfront Seafood Restaurant would be my pick in the Illawarra. Illawarra's leading seafood restaurant overlooks Belmore Basin on Wollongong Harbour. Sourcing some of Australia's most beautiful produce, they are open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. I recommend booking as they do get booked out, especially on weekends and public holidays. When making a booking, ask for window seating - you won't be disappointed.
Located 22km from Aqua apartments.
Crooked River Wines is a family-owned and operated award wining winery. It is situated at Gerrigong- about 24km south of Aqua apartments.
They host events, functions, a microbrewery, open cellar door and a restaurant.
One of a number of wineries on the South Coast, in close proximity to Aqua apartments.
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Crooked River Wines - Winery - Cellar Door - Restaurant - Wedding Venue
11 Willowvale RdCrooked River Wines is a family-owned and operated award wining winery. It is situated at Gerrigong- about 24km south of Aqua apartments.
They host events, functions, a microbrewery, open cellar door and a restaurant.
One of a number of wineries on the South Coast, in close proximity to Aqua apartments.
Beautiful Japanese restaurant downstairs from the Aqua apartment. Opened for lunch and dinners. The restaurant has beautiful views of the marina. The katsu chicken is amazing.
Waterview Japanese Restaurant
Beautiful Japanese restaurant downstairs from the Aqua apartment. Opened for lunch and dinners. The restaurant has beautiful views of the marina. The katsu chicken is amazing.
You’ll find Woolworths just downstairs from the Aqua apartment which is fully stocked with a bottle shop attached for all your grocery requirements.
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Woolworths Shell Cove
100 Cove BlvdYou’ll find Woolworths just downstairs from the Aqua apartment which is fully stocked with a bottle shop attached for all your grocery requirements.