Nowra travel guide

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You're Going to Love Nowra

With a population of 34.479, Nowra is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Nowra to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Nowra

Nowra in August
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nowra in August
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nowra in January, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 6 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 140 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Nowra, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Nowra

Plane

Although Nowra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 117 km from Nowra. Canberra is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, American Airlines, Emirates and other airlines departing from Australia.

Car

Another option to get to Nowra is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 125 km from Nowra. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Nowra. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Nowra takes 1159 km and will cost you around $247. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $211 for a journey of 1642 km.

Plane

Although Nowra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 117 km from Nowra. Canberra is the most popular, with regular flights from IndiGo, American Airlines, Emirates and other airlines departing from Australia.

Car

Another option to get to Nowra is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 125 km from Nowra. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Nowra. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Nowra takes 1159 km and will cost you around $247. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $211 for a journey of 1642 km.

Airports near Nowra

Airlines serving Nowra

Lufthansa
Good (4,701 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (518 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Nowra

Most booked hotels in Nowra

Colin's Garden
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$164+
Springs Shoalhaven Nowra
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$210+
Quest Nowra
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$190+
Nightcap at Archer Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$140+
Marriott Park Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$127+
Parkhaven
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$142+

Hiring a car in Nowra

Hiring a car in Nowra costs $203 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 75% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Nowra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.17 and $28.23. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Nowra, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Nowra costs $203 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 75% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Nowra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.17 and $28.23. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Nowra, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.