Award winning accommodation Mollymook
The 2011 Australian National Tourism awards were held in Cairn Qld. on Friday March 2, 2012. Mollymook Beach Waterfront accommodation the first ever accommodation finalist from the Mollymook Ulladulla Milton area was awarded silver.
The winner of category 20 “Hosted Accommodation” was Seppeltsfield Vineyard cottage, South Australia
The bronze went to Big Blue Backyard Victoria.
Unplaced finalist were from W.A., Tasmania, Qld. & Northern Territory.
Link to the Qantas Australian Tourism awards
Link to full list of winners and placings in the various categories.
Tom Phillips, Shoalhaven Tourism Manager provided the following list of finalist and placings achieved by NSW South Coast tourism operators over the past 15 years:
- 2011 Mollymook Beach Waterfront – Silver, Hosted Accommodation
- 2009 Crystal Creek Meadows. Winner Qantas Award for Sustainable Tourism
- 2009 Coolangatta Estate – Finalist, Tourism Wineries.
- 2009 Booderee National Park – Winner Indigenous Tourism
- 2009 Booderee National Park. Highly commended – Tourist Attractions
- 2008 Crystal Creek Meadows. – Winner Hosted Accommodation
- 2008 Booderee National Park. Highly Commended – Indigenous Tourism
- 2008 Montague Island Tours – Winner Ecotourism
- 2006 Crystal Creek Meadows. Highly Commended – Hosted Accommodation
- 1995 Murramarang Resort – Winner Superior Accommodation Regional
- 1995 Cartoscope – Winner General tourism Services
The Qantas Australian Tourism Awards are the tourism industry’s largest and most prestigious event.
Link to a list of past awards won by Mollymook Beach Waterfront accommodatiom.
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 Waterfront accommodation luxury king bed |
 Waterfront accommodation Kitchenette |
 Waterfront accommodation view from your private deck |
 Golf course adjoins Waterfronts accommodation entry |
 Whale watching from your private accommodation deck |
 Waterfront accommodation view of famous surfing reef break |
 "Up front & personal" famous Waterfront accommodation surfing reef break |
Pilgrims Vegetarian Cafe, Milton.
 Pilgrims vegetarian Cafe |
Settlement Arcade
Open daily from 9.00 am to 3.00pm and on a Thursday to Saturday night.
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Milton is a quaint “Arts & Crafts” country town with some excellent cafes and restaurants for which Pilgrims Cafe is up with the best of the best. Pilgrims offers quality, freshly made vegetarian food items that are so tasty and appealing to the health conscious appetite. Choose from awesome salads, burgers, rolls, pies, breakfasts accompanied with freshly squeezed juice or Amanti coffee. Thursday to Saturday nights they provide a variety of Mexican dishes.
Independent customer reviews for Pilgrims cafe: (Source Mollymook Beach Waterfront guests)
- Our favourite spot for a blissburger! Great coffee. Courtney G. Sydney. January 2012
- Fantastic food every time we visit. Graeme & Celeste S ACT July 2011
- Had a good experience at Pilgrims, food, quality and service all good. Blissburger was good but I thought the Millennium burger better. Gary & Hazel Sydney. April 2011
- We went to a number of local cafes and restaurants and Pilgrims stood out above all the others in terms of quality, fresh food and excellent value. Nick ACT April 2011
- Great salad and Blissburger. Very good coffee. Ian & Carol M. Sydney. March 2011
- Excellent food, service & atmosphere. Highly recommend the “Blissburger” Vee & George K. Sydney. March 2011
- Good vegetarian at Milton with huge smoothies. Julianne & Barry R. Sydney December 2010
- Enjoyed a great lunch at Pilgrims. Steve & Mary W. Penrith November 2010
- Excellent food, coffee & fresh juices – I’m not a vegetarian but I loved the food. Bronwyn P. Sydney November 2010
- The Blissburger was good. We went twice. Rating 8 / 10 Terry C Gosford Aug 2010
- The Blissburger was excellent. Les R. TAS. August 2010
- Fantastic ! ! Mary & Chris ACT August 2010
- Just adored their curried lentil pies. Jennell & Phil NSW August 2010
- We had a Blissburger, YUM! Pilgrims is everything that MacDonalds isn’t! Ian & Val J. May 2010
- Good atmosphere, quality food friendly service. Elaine P. Syd. May 2010
- Absolutely delicious food, great service, great price and so yummy. Paris & Lex Vic.
Coastal Indulgence, Milton
 Coastal Indulgence |
 Outside dining |
Coastal Indulgence is the perfect place to visit for breakfast, lunch or dinner or simply for coffee and cake. It is open 8am to 5pm seven days a week and for dinner Friday and Saturday nights from 6pm.
With a casual and friendly atmosphere, Coastal Indulgence offers the ideal setting for catching up with friends and family or enjoying a quiet moment with a loved one. The cafe offers both indoor seating and an alfresco garden courtyard which looks out towards the picturesque Budawang Mountains. The team at Coastal Indulgence take pride in serving great coffee, sourced locally, and delicious cakes throughout the day and for something more substantial the cafe offers a modern menu featuring all-day breakfast, gourmet salads, burgers and sandwiches at affordable prices.
With experienced and talented chefs in the kitchen and a friendly front of house team, Coastal Indulgence offers delicious food, great coffee and a warm atmosphere at any time of day.
(Click on images to enlarge) Ph. 02 4454 0640.
Independent customer reviews for Coastal Indulgence: (Source: Mollymook Beach Waterfront guests)
- Tasty food, good value and friendly staff. Fred and Mary Wollongong. May 2012
- Very good food. Debbie & Dean Sydney. April 2012
- Really good for lunch, we loved their health drinks. Cheryl & Gary. Sydney Mar. 2011
- We have enjoyed lovely salads for lunch. BYO. We sit out back and enjoy the lovely rural views. Ken & June. Monthly 2011
 Breakfast |
 Coffee |
 Salad & pasta |
 Mains |
 Deserts to die for |
 Patisserie |
Rick Stein’s Restaurant & Bannisters Poolside Bar
 Rick Stein Restaurant |
 Bannisters pool bar |
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Rick Stein’s restaurant at Bannisters focuses on the great seafood found on the south coast of New South Wales. It’s menu highlights unique dishes of local flat head, king fish, trevally, snapper as well as local oysters, superb prawns, calamari, scallops and cray fish.
Independent customer reviews for the Rick Stein restaurant and Bannister pool bar: (Source: Mollymook Beach Waterfront guests)
- The food and service was excellent! Teresa and Paul. Sydney May 2012
- Dear Ken & June. Our dining experience at Bannisters was a memorable one and I sincerely hope we can get back to try other dishes on the menu. The waiting staff were extremely helpful, friendly and aware of our needs. When our main meal was a bit late coming out they provided us with an extra serve of sour dough with seaweed butter – YUM!!! We also got coffees on the house. Nothing was too much trouble. They even told us the ingredients in the green bean salad we enjoyed so much. The next night we went to another restaurant ………. and although there was a 8 – $10 difference in the prices the service was not as good and the meals were ok. I’d rather pay the extra for tasty meals and excellent service. Perhaps this feedback could be provided to Bannisters, Kind Regards Zenobia. ACT February 2012
- Enjoyed an excellent meal backed up by excellent service. Expensive but not bad value because it was so good. Nicholas and Jenny. ACT January 2012
- We had an excellent experience at the Rick Stein restaurant Bannisters. Perfect for our honeymoon celebration. Rob and Claire Sydney. January 2012
- Dear June and Ken, We had a lovely lunch yesterday at Banisters. We were fortunate to have a window table …. On being seated, we were given complimentary olives and delicious bread with butter. We both had the fish soup to start, followed by the fish pie: not a pie as one would envisage as no crust to it but it was very tasty and enjoyable, as was the soup. For dessert, I had the Valrhona chocolate tart with raspberry sorbet and Mike had the roulade with creme fraiche and rhubarb coulis. We shared half a bottle of chardonnay ($31) which was also very enjoyable. The service was very good and we were on our way within a comfortable time. We would definitely recommend it and would advise booking early ….. The Wednesday special lunch basically gave you a free dessert compared to the items being chosen from the main menu. However, depending on appetite and preference, it is still worth looking at the main menu as there is a larger choice and sometimes I may choose to have only 2 entrees instead of entree and main and usually do not have a dessert. Sandra & Mike C. November 2011
- Excellent food and service. Janine & Andrew VIC. October 2011
- Had heard about Rick Steins, so wanted to go there for the experience. Excellent food and service, wonderful location, …. Judith & David, T. S.A. July 2011
- Loved Bannisters, great for breakfast and dinner. Graeme & Celeste S. ACT July 2011
- Good experience and service. The quality was very good, however a little expensive, but expected. Gary and Hazel. Sydney April 2011
- A bit pricey but well worth it. Wednesday lunch set menu was fantastic! Ron & Julie Sydney April 2011
- Pool Bar for cocktails – Fabulous. David & Barbara NSW Country April 2011
- Found the Bannisters “Pool Side” bar a nice environment, good burgers however service was a little unco-ordinated. Dean & Annette ACT April 2011
- Great food – $60 for a 3 course lunch good value. John & Angela P. NSW Feb 2011
- Exceptional service, amazing food and a lovely experience. Lizzie B. Sydney January 2011
Little Gunga Cafe, Milton
Little Gunga Cafe, “Coffee Art Space” Shop 6/41 Wason Street Milton. Mob. 0416037345
 Mel and Blake |
 Little Gunga Cafe |
 Little Gunga tucker |
 Latte lover, Craig |
(Click on images to enlarge) Cooper St. fashion designer extraordinaire, Craig Cooper splits his time between the Sydney latte capital Surry Hills and Ulladulla. Locally, Craig pines for a GOOD latte and believes the recently opened “Little Gunga” cafe in Milton is our “hidden gem”. Following many successful years using his barista skills at Cronulla, Blake has brought his coffee making passion to Milton along with his other passion, his lovely wife Mel.
Craig says “For serious coffee drinkers, here is a barista who makes real coffee.” Craig gives “Little Gunga” a rating of: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Mollymook accommodation tourist’s have expressed similar accolades following their visits to Milton.
Cupitt’s Winery & Kitchen Restaurant
 Cupitt's winery |
 Kitchen Restaurant |
 Wine tasting |
 Cupitt Wines |
The Vineyard Kitchen is Cupitt’s Winery award-winning restaurant. Chef, Russell Chinn is classically trained in French cooking. His style is elegantly rustic using fresh, local and seasonal produce that results in full flavours with a French/English influence. The restaurant is situated minutes from Ulladulla, Milton and Mollymook and is in the heart of Cupitt’s Winery with views overlooking the vineyard, Burrill lake and the Budawang ranges. Opens Wednesday to Sunday for lunch & Friday and Saturday evenings. Sample menu. (Click on images to enlarge) Cupitt’s web site details |
Independent customer reviews for Cupitt’s Restaurant: (Source Mollymook Beach Waterfront Guests)
- Food was very good. Teresa and Paul Sydney May 2012
- Highly recommended. Frank and Heather. Sydney. April 2012
- Cupitt’s winery and kitchen restaurant was very relaxing and the food was exceptional. The menu was different and the flavours exquisite. Paul and Narelle H. Sydney. February 2012
- Stunning location and good food. Steve Freeman. U.K. January 2012
- Very relaxing for lunch – food delicious. Del & Neil NZ December 2011
- Delightful venue – good food, excellent wine and good service. Mike & Sandra Sydney November 2011
- Great location / excellent food & service. Nardia C. Springwood NSW January 2011
- Everything excellent. Easy to spend 2 – 3 hours over lunch. Great views, even in the rain, great food & wine … Del & Neil NZ December 2010
- Enjoyed a wonderful lunch. Food & Service was excellent, views breathtaking. Robyn & Gary Sydney. November 2010
- We can highly recommend Cupitt’s for lunch – the service was great, the view spectacular and the food delicious ! 5/5 from us ! Andrew and Ruth ACT October 2010
- Wonderful setting, excellent service, fabulous food. Mike & Cathy NZ Sept 2010
- Friendly service, great food, beautiful wine, truly magnificent ambience. Neil B. ACT Aug 2010
- We loved the food and service. Mat & Nicky VIC August 2010
- Absolutely sublime dining at its best. Must return. Jennell & Phil NSW August 2010
Tipsy Fig Restaurant, Milton
 Tipsy Fig hosts John & Trish |
 Restaurant |
 Seafood main |
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Contact: Mob. 0429838190 |
Modern Australian menu including seafood. Friendly service, consistent quality, great value… ticks all the boxes for a quality restaurant! Opening Hours are 12 noon to 2.30pm and from 6.00pm Wednesday to Saturday. Open 12 noon Sundays
Independent customer reviews for the Tipsy Fig Restaurant: (Source: Mollymook Beach Waterfront guests)
- Excellent value for quality food. Steve Freeman UK. January 2012
- We had an excellent experience at the Tipsy Fig restaurant. Perfect for our honeymoon celebration. Rob and Claire Sydney. January 2012
- Excellent food, service and value for money. Sandra & Mike C. Sydney November 2011
- 5 stars. Brilliant food and a warm atmosphere. Chloe & Paul ACT April 2011
- Excellent food and service. Caramelised fig desert was delicious! Steak perfect. Steve & Sue April 2011
- Beautifully cooked meal – incredible value. Would visit every week if we lived nearby. Excellent service, staff really friendly. Dean & Annette. April 2011
- Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Vee & George. Feb 2011
- Excellent food and service. Highly recommend it! Trish & Adam. Jan 2011
- Outstanding quality for the price. Peter & Ros. January 2011
- Excellent, both food and service was magnificent, great value for money. Naomi & Glen November 2010
- Good quality and reasonably priced food. We recommend this restaurant. Emma & Reece September 2010
- Excellent food and service. Mat & Nicky August 2010
- Excellent meal, service and friendly staff. Lyn & Brian. August 2010
- Lovely meals, atmosphere and service! We will definitely be back. Tanya and Jeremy July 2010
Elizan’s Restaurant Ulladulla
 Mains |
 Dining & Bar |
 Desert |
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Lonely Planet 2006- …”the French restaurant serves the best food in town by far” (Click on images to enlarge)
Diners at Elizan’s can enjoy the ambiance of this fine restaurant. On sultry summer evenings, diners may sit on the verandas surrounded by tropical gardens or in winter indoors enjoy roaring log fires. On a Monday night enjoy live Blues & Jazz music accompanying your meal. Open from 6.00 pm daily. (Closed on a Wednesday evening)
Independent customer reviews for Elizans restaurant: (Source: Mollymook Beach Waterfront guests)
- Thoroughly enjoyed Elizans at Ulladulla Guest House, Monday night “Blues-Jazz” music and excellent food and service. Geoff and Carol. Wollongong. February 2012.
- Good food, wine list and atmosphere on Monday night with the band. Ian and Carol M. Sydney. February 2012
- We did Monday night at Elizan’s with the blues band playing. It was lovely and the food was absolutely beautiful. (And drinks were very reasonably priced too) Trish & Angus. NSW. December 2011
- Didn’t have the band playing this past Monday but we went anyway and the food was excellent. Chocolate dessert to die for. Del & Neil N.Z. December 2011
- Fabulous food, A1 customer service, very friendly cosy intimate atmosphere. Megan & Alfred NSW. 1st Anniversary. Sydney September 2011
- Intimate, Great food & best value for money at the top end! Ron & Julie Sydney. April 2011
- 4.5 stars for great value for good food, beautiful setting. Chloe & Paul ACT April 2011
- An excellent place. Real hospitality, incredibly good food, and just a simply nice feel. Great value for the quality. Dean & Annette ACT April 2011
- Good food/good music/Great wine list and well priced. Ian & Carol. Sydney March 2011
- Very nice food and good music Monday nights. John & Angela. NSW February 2011
- Good food, nice garden setting to eat out on decks in summer, service good. Nardia C. Springwood. January 2011
Citrus at the Shores
Citrus at the Shores offers a modern Australian dining experience. The menu reflects chef & owner Jonny’s passion for handmade pasta, local seafood, risotto & quality meat dishes. The restaurant is located within the Mollymook Shores motel complex & is open Tuesday to Saturday evenings. (Click images to enlarge)
 Lamb main |
 Pork main |
 Cloudy bay clams |
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Independent customer reviews for Citrus Restaurant: (Source: Mollymook Beach Waterfront guests)
- Very nice, good quality food. Chris N. Sydney May 2012
- Very good dining. Debbie and Dean. Sydney. April 2012
- Beautiful food, exceptional service – we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Citrus. Courtney G. January 2012
- PHENOMENON desert. Pricey, but worth every cent. Luke & Nicole C. Victoria. January 2012
- Highly recommended. Gary and Alison. NSW January 2012
- Overall experience good. Service was great, food quality outstanding and good value for money….. Kylie & Tim. NSW. December 2011
- Excellent food and great service. Sharyn & Bob. NSW. November 2011
- Excellent food, service and value for money. Sandra & Mike C. Sydney November 2011
- Eye of the Fillet steak, cooked to perfection, the best I’ve ever had! David. Mollymook. Nov. 2011
Breakers Cafe, Mollymook
 Breakers Cafe |
 Cajun Prawn Salad |
 Salmon Fritata |
Opening times: 8.00am to 3.00 pm daily. |
Breakers Café has a well-established reputation for quality of food and service, offering breakfast and lunch from a traditional café style menu. With freshly baked home-made muffins, scones and cakes available throughout the day for those who just want a snack with their coffee.
Independent customer reviews for Breakers cafe: (Source: Mollymook Beach Waterfront guests)
- We had an excellent experience at Breakers cafe. Perfect for our honeymoon celebration. Rob and Claire Sydney. January 2012
- Great location and breakfast. Janine and Andrew VIC. Oct 2011
- Good coffee (Amanti) delicious scones, a warm and sunny venue. Jenny G. Sydney May 2011
- Good food and service. Steve & Jill B. NSW Central Coast October 2010
- Food delicious! Very relaxing for lunch. Craig & Hestor Feb 2010 ACT