Aussie post-surf comfort food like pies and sourdough-based brunches come 100% meat-free at Pilgrims, which also has a popular branch at nearby Milton. Honey-drowned pancakes and generous cooked breakfasts dispel any fears of abstemious health food, while the lentil-based burger varieties are exemplary. Some vegan options.


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Nearby South Coast NSW attractions

1. Jervis Bay Maritime Museum

0.32 MILES

This engaging museum tells of Jervis Bay's shipbuilding past and Aboriginal history. Interesting displays explain the Wreck Bay Aboriginal community's…

2. Jervis Bay National Park

5.84 MILES

North of Huskisson, Jervis Bay National Park spreads outwards from the graceful arc of Callala Bay. More than 4850 hectares of low scrub and woodland…

3. Booderee National Park

5.94 MILES

Occupying Jervis Bay’s southeastern spit, this sublime national park, jointly managed by the government and the local Indigenous community, offers good…

4. Booderee Botanic Gardens

7.17 MILES

Lichen-splashed rocks, big ferns and mossy paths make for an enriching ramble at these 80-hectare gardens off the road to Cave Beach. The gardens are…

5. Nowra Museum

11.66 MILES

In the former police station (1901), a 30,000-item collection is packed into a small museum of local history.

6. Shoalhaven Regional Gallery

12.04 MILES

Four small galleries house temporary exhibitions by local creators, including Aboriginal artists, at this diverting art space near the library.

7. Meroogal

12.07 MILES

Guided tours reveal the history behind this attractive mint-green mansion that's pretty as a picture with its gabled roof and lace-like balconies. Built…

8. Shoalhaven Zoo

13.01 MILES

Meet wallabies and other native animals, and ever-popular imports such as monkeys and lions, at this 6.5-hectare private zoo on the north bank of the…