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	Abraham's Bosom Reserve
	Bangalee Reserve, North Nowra
	Ben's Walk, Nowra
	Swan Lake foreshore reserves
	Bomaderry Creek Bushland
	Currarong Lighthouse at Crookhaven Headland Reserve

Abraham's Bosom Reserve
One of the delights of Currarong is Abraham's Bosom Reserve. With easy access to the beach and a natural rock pool, this reserve is a haven for anyone wishing to take a break from the everyday, and is only about 40 minutes from Nowra. Access to the track is from Beecroft Parade and a car park and picnic area is located at the reserve's entrance.

From the picnic area, walk out to the wreck of the S.S. Merimbula, a steamship built in 1909 and wrecked in 1928 when it ran aground on the rock shelf off Beecroft Headland. This walk is approximately 2.5km. If you are feeling more energetic, try Coomies Walk, a 9km track around the reserve, incorporating both the wreck and the Merimbula Trig Station. From here you can enjoy the panoramic view and if you're lucky, indulge in some dolphin or whale watching.

Alternatively, if you feel like an invigorating walk, there are three trails to choose from. To get to the trails, turn left once you reach the open grassy area from the access point. Not far from the trackheads you will see the jetty, which makes the reserve easily accessible from the river.

Picnic facilities, toilets and shelters are provided for the convenience and comfort of users.

There are two main track heads for Ben's Walk. The southern access point is at Nowra Showground, where parking and picnic facilities are available. Take some time here to enjoy the spectacular views to the west from Hanging Rock and to explore the Showground, before joining the track. On the northern side of the river, the track is accessible through Depot Farm Reserve (Depot Road). Car parking and picnic facilities are also provided here. For those just wishing to take a short walk, start from theShowground and Hanging Rock and walk down to the footbridge, returning to the Showground via the lower track.

Further information on these walking trails can be obtained from a booklet entitled "Shoalhaven Bushwalks', available at Council's Nowra and Ulladulla Visitor Information Centres.

Council has developed playgrounds and picnic facilities at various locations, and toilets are also available in the more popular reserves. Why not take the opportunity to hire a canoe (available during Summer only) or go sailing on the lake? Fishing and swimming are also popular activities - locals can probably advise you of the best spots.

Access to Bomaderry Creek Walk is via Narang Road, Bomaderry. Directional signage has been erected on the Princes Highway, just before the Narang Road turnoff.

Two walks have been established along the creek (one 5.5km, the other 1.4km), the tracks are of an easy standard and incorporate seating and some signage.

For people requiring wheelchair access, a bitumen track along the ridgeline has been developed. Views across the bushland can be enjoyed from lookouts along this track. At present, this walk is the only one in the Shoalhaven which meets the Australian Standards for disabled access.

Further information on these walking trails can be obtained from a booklet entitled "Shoalhaven Bushwalks", available at Council's Nowra and Ulladulla Visitor Information Centres.

Crookhaven Headland Reserve offers the visitor much more than just this interesting glimpse of European heritage. For example, the area has a rich Aboriginal history, with many shell middens and mythological sites known to be located around the headland.

For the comfort and enjoyment of visitors, timber steps to the rock platforms and beach, timber lookouts and various interpretive signs/structures have been developed. Vehicular access to the reserve is via the sealed Prince Edward Avenue. Inside the reserve, a short portion of unsealed road provides access to a parking area.