It’s easy to get frostbitten with the chilly winter atmosphere, urging most of us to curl up indoors. But here’s the secret – the Shire’s charm doesn’t fade with the falling temperatures. As Scouts would advise, embrace the winter woollies and get set for an exhilarating journey through nine exceptional winter activities to savour in the Shire.
1. Whale Watching at the Cronulla Coastline
Enveloped between the delightful Cronulla and the National Park, we Shire-dwellers are spoilt with Sydney’s finest whale-watching spots. Cronulla Whale Watching offers a thrilling journey into the sea, giving you a unique chance to watch a few of the roughly 4,000 migrating whales that choose our coastline as their route.
2. Winter Warming Cocktails at Jensen’s Kareela
How to enhance the allure of a lip-smacking, housemade cocktail? Sip it by the cosy fireplace at Jensen’s! From Wednesdays to Sundays this winter, Jensen’s in Kareela Village welcomes you to their extensive and unique food and beverage offerings.
3. An Evening at Next Door with Good Vibes and Great Music
Your much-loved seaside food and drink haunt has brought back a crowd-pleaser – Friday Night Live. Every Friday, Next Door at Cronulla provides the perfect recipe for a relaxing evening with live music, sumptuous food, and exquisite drinks. Your task? Bring along your merry crowd.
4. Relish Gluten-Free Delights at Shire Gluten Free
Welcoming a foodie’s paradise, Cronulla proudly presents a 100% gluten-free haven – Shire Gluten Free. Having opened its doors just a month ago, this new destination offers fresh and frozen products from across Australia, all under one roof.
5. Savour a Sunday Roast at Hazelhurst Cafe, Gymea
Embrace the winter chill with Hazelhurst Cafe’s traditional Sunday Roast lunches on three special dates this season. Indulge in succulent cuts of meat, customary sides, and sauces for a perfect winter afternoon.
6. The Winter Delicacy – Truffles
Pasta, soup, or flavoured oils – the Shire offers a plethora of options to enjoy the seasonal delicacy – truffles. Head to Albi’s Taverna, Salt Meats Cheese, Summer Salt, or Jensen’s to explore their truffle-infused menu items.
7. Youth Week Markets – A Showcase of Young Entrepreneurship
The Shire’s Youth Week Youth Markets, scheduled on 8th July from 12 pm to 4 pm at Parc Menai, is your chance to meet some promising young entrepreneurs, aged between 12 and 25. Their creativity ranges from selling art pieces to handmade scrunchies.
8. Participate in Sutherland 2 Surf
Experience the iconic City2Surf in true Shire style. Wanda Surf Life Saving Club hosts this year’s notable 11-kilometre event, set to commence on 16th July at 7:30 am, in aid of essential surf life saving equipment.
9. Immerse in the Community Spirit at Cronulla Winter Market
The much-awaited Cronulla Winter Markets is all set to add a dash of cheer to the season. On July 29th and July 30th, from 10 am – 3 pm, Don Lucas Reserve becomes a hub of shopping, food, relaxation, and socialisation – a family-friendly market experience not to be missed.
So, let’s shake off the winter blues and immerse ourselves in the cool, vibrant energy that the Shire has to offer this season.
