Ulladulla

Description
One of the most picturesque spots in the Shoalhaven, Ulladulla boat harbour, with its distinctive rocky breakwater, is the natural hub of this delightful seaside township. The harbour has played an important role in the development of the area. Its establishment in 1859 providing a necessary port for the local pioneering trades of sawmilling, farming and tannery. Today the harbour shelters local leisure craft and a fleet of commercial trawlers. Ulladulla is renowned for its seafood, and the local co-operative at the harbour is a great place to buy "fresh off the boat" fish of the day. The colourful Blessing of the Fleet Ceremony is held annually on the harbour breakwater. This is a time honoured custom borne by local Italian/Australian fishermen, where trawlers are decorated and blessed and a carnival-like family atmosphere pervades, all capped off with a spectacular fireworks display over the harbour.