Milton to Lake Tabourie

A short drive from Milton and you’re in Ulladulla, where there are some pretty swish Op Shops to check out. You could easily spend a day exploring the Op Shops of both these towns whilst lunching either here or there, you decide, there are options a plenty. We dined at the Milkhaus just outside of Milton, it’s a beautiful venue with high ceilings and morish food situated on a small working farm.

From here, it was time for Lake Tabourie, a short drive south of Ulladulla. We had booked at the Designer Retro Beach Shack. Why? Because we love Beach Shacks and we love retro and we especially love when those two glorious things come together as they had done in Vincentia, only this time a lake was also involved. The house was gloriously retro with carefully chosen items throughout, but it was the design that was especially retro. The kitchen opened out onto the dining area and lounge, which opened out onto the deck, which opened out onto an outdoor fireplace, all neatly fenced in and child-safe right beside the lake. We played Engelbert Humperdinck on the record player and sat by the fire outside, mesmerised by our new favourite place. We played a lot of records that night, Roy Orbison, Linda Ronstadt, Johnny Cash, and went to bed never wanting to leave.

We awoke the next morning and the promptly inflated our kayak. We had spent a lot of time staring at the lake but now it was time to get on it. The water reflected the trees and sky above and peering beneath the surface, we could make out a large yet shallow body of clear freshwater, just perfect for kids whilst Mum and Dad hang out of the shores beside. We kayaked to the beach and back, and then decided it was time for a road trip, so set off 20 minutes down the road for Pebbly Beach, famous for its Kangaroos that live on the beach. Having said hello, we left drove another 20 minutes to Depot Beach, where enjoyed the short Rainforest Walk, great for Frankie to explore and filled with many a tall and ancient tree.

Eats

Milkhaus Cafe
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Pilgrims Vegetarian Cafe
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Wholefood Store Milton
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Op Shops

Milton

Nikky B’s Gift Shop
76 Princes Hwy, Milton
Open daily 10am - 4pm
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Trash & Treasure op shop
Located in the square

Treasures of Milton
Wason St, Milton NSW
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Ruby In The Dust (consignment clothes store)
105 Princes Highway, Milton
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Ulladulla

Ulladulla Buy Back
Lot 37 Pirralea Rd
open 10am - 4pm 7 days a week
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Vinnies Ulladulla
251 Green St, Ulladulla
Open 8.30 - 4pm Mon - Fri
Sat 9am - 12pm
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Salvos Ulladulla
137 Princes Hwy, Ulladulla
Open 9am - 3pm Mon - Fri
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Ulladulla Family Store
11-12/137 Princes Hwy, Ulladulla
Open Mon - Fri 9am - 3pm
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Dees Funk & Junk
91 South St, Ulladulla
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Adventure

Kayaking on Lake Tabourie

Set out early when the lake is as still as glass. We have our own inflatable kayak that holds the 3 of us, but kayaks were also available from house.

Pebbly Beach & Depot Beach

Both are situated in the Murramarang National Park. You'll find Kangaroo and Parrots at Pebbly Beach and the Rainforest Walk at Depot Beach, but please do not touch or feed the wildlife & take all rubbish with you.

There is also an $8 car park fee (coins only), or you can pay online, but best to do prior to arriving as there is no reception.