Coolangatta was the original settlement in the Shoalhaven area. It was founded by Alexander Berry in 1822. The ship "Coolangatta" was wrecked off the coast of Queensland and gave its name to the Queensland Coolangatta. Shoalhaven's Coolangatta is the original.
Coolangatta is situated near the mouth of the Shoalhaven river and the southern end of Seven Mile Beach. It is only one kilometre from Shoalhaven Heads.
It is home to the Historic Coolangatta Estate Winery, which is the largest winery in the Shoalhaven. It has three restaurants, accommodation in 35 units which accommodate up to 120 people, a nine hole golf course and lovely surrounds.
Other accommodation is also available in the area. There is no township, the closest shops being at Shoalhaven Heads.
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