Illawarra Locations

Wollongong Harbour can make for both an intimate afternoon and a family-oriented day and a stroll through the Botanic gardens is hugely enjoyable. And it's merely a short distance to beaches at neighbouring suburbs, including Stanwell Park, Coledale, and Sandon Point at.. read more

All overlooking the picturesque harbour, Belmore Basin is studded with lighthouses and Norfolk Island Pines and flanked by golden surfing beaches. Belmore Basin is home to a large fishing fleet as well as attracting plenty of pelicans. Wollongong annual Australia Day.. read more

Five Islands Nature Reserve is located near Port Kembla off the NSW south coast. It covers 24 hectares and was created in 1960 to provide protection for the sea birds who come to the islands to breed. 24 species of birds congregate there, several of which are endangered.. read more

Foxgrounds lies in the hinterland of Illawarra. The location is surrounded with green hills and tall trees. A true country town, the space between properties is often far and wide. There are many holiday houses in the area which allow you to laze on the.. read more

The villages of Gerringong and Gerroa are located just 10 minutes south of Kiama and Scenic Drive Number 3 should not be missed whilst visiting our area. Good quality and variety of accommodation is available and the busy little shopping centre will cater to all your needs.. read more

The name Kiama is from the aboriginal word Kiaram-a, to which some sources give the meaning "Where the sea makes a noise"- a reference to the famous Kiama Blowhole. The first recorded reference to the district was by George Bass who anchored his 28ft whaleboat.. read more

It is a 2-hour return walk to Minnamurra Falls, (this cannot be started after 3.00pm) and a 1 hour walk is also available. The first 900 metres of the loop walk is suitable for wheelchair access. The upper falls walk area will give you a view of the.. read more

North Beach, Illawarra is located near to the city centre and the beautiful harbour of Woollongong. It is famous for good surfing, windsurfing and fishing and offers great family activities such as children's playgrounds, barbecues and patrolled areas.. read more

Port Kembla is part of the City of Woollongong and is 11 kms from the CBD. It houses the largest concentration of manufacturing industries in Australia and is the closest industrial port to Sydney. Port Kembla was originally known as Red Point and was situated on land.. read more

Enjoy historic landscapes and short walks to lookouts with spectacular views over the park. Wattamolla, Garie and Burning Palms are some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia. Hire a row boat at Audley and take a leisurely paddle up Kangaroo Creek.. read more

Just over 7 kms south-west of Kiama and 600 metres above sea-level, there is a lookout atop Saddleback Mountain which offers views from the sand hills of Cronulla in the north to Pigeon House Mountain in the south. Hoddle's Trail also starts here - a 60 minute bush-walk.. read more

Stanwell Park was possibly named after the village of Stanwell on the south side of London. Stanwell Park was also known by the aboriginal name 'Little Bulli. Bulli meant 'two mountains' and referred to those on each side of the village. read more

The Albion Park dairying district began as mostly small rented mixed farms where women and children did most of the work while the men worked on the land. Macquarie Pass opened in 1898. Gabriel Timbs, who has 21 children, was a member of the board responsible.. read more

Major features of the area include Lady Fuller Park, Austinmer Beach, Austinmer Boat Harbour, Austinmer Beach Park and Glastonbury Gardens. read more

Major features of the area include the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area and Balgownie Heritage School Museum. read more

Major features of the area include the Nan Tien Buddhist Temple, the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. Wollongong was chosen as the site for the Temple because of the ideal location of Mt Keira and Mt Kembla in relation to the site. The name 'Wollongong'.. read more

Major Features or of the area include the Illawarra Escarpment Conservation Area, Bulli Lookout Scenic Reserve, Sublime Point, Sandon Point Beach, Bulli Beach, Bulli Showground and Racing Complex now holding major events such as the Annual Illawarra Folk Festival.. read more

Bulli Tops features the Bulli lookout which has the certain facilities such as, picnic tables/facilities, flush toilets, drinking water, cafe/kiosk and lookout viewing point. Major features, Bulli Tops, Bull Pass Scenic Reserve Lookout, Lady Fuller Park and Bulli's.. read more

Calderwood is nestled at the foot of the Illawarra Escarpment this area boasts some beautiful views. The location of Calderwood Valley Golf Course which is an 18 hole Par 70 golf course and a high quality course open to public 7 days. Set in a picturesque rural valley.. read more

Coalcliff originated in 1797 when survivors of a wreck set out to find Sydney and found coal here which they used to make a fire for warmth. George Bass was sent by Governor Hunter to investigate and found several seams that extended for some distance.. read more

Major features of the area include WIN TV Station and Radio Station 200, Coniston Community Centre and one school. read more

Corrimal was officially recorded as a place in 1839 when a grant of 50 acres was made to Hugh Kennedy and described as being "at Corrimal". A point on the range nearby was known as Mount Corrimal after the aboriginal warrior Kurimul" kori-mul).. read more

The village of Dapto was once a mining, timber cutting and farming community, and today is a large town with many shops, schools and beautiful parks. Major feature include Dapto Greyhound Racing Club, Dapto Mall and Parkside Plaza, Dapto Markets every.. read more

Major features of the area include Boomerang Public Golf Course, Illawarra Golf Course and Darkes Forest Riding Ranch. read more

Easts Beach is only 120 kilometres south of Sydney and located five minutes south of Kiama township. A large, quiet, unpatrolled beach generally protected from heavy seas by two headlands. Accessed by a short walk off Marsden Street this a lovely beach.. read more

Major features of the area include University of Wollongong, (innovation Campus), Science Centre Planetarium, Wollongong Surf Leisure Resort, North Dalton Park, Fairy Meadow Beach and Thomas Dalton Park. read more

Spend a day visiting the wildlife refuge, a special habitat for kangaroos, emus, wombats and colourful parrots plus many more of Australia's fantastic native flora and fauna, or spend the day on the water swimming at Gerroa Beach or hire canoes and paddle your way.. read more

Major features of the area include Beaton Park Leisure Centre, Beaton Park and Wollongong Conservatorium of Music. read more

It was previously known as Camp Creek. Population was minimal until 1880's spurred by the established of coal mining and the construction of the railway line. Major features of the area include Royal National Park, Garawarra State Conservation Area.. read more

Jamberoo is a delightful little village full of history and is a quiet sanctuary close to natural splendours. Jamberoo is surrounded by emerald green pastures and set against the forested cliffs of the escarpment. Minnamurra Rainforest and Barren Grounds.. read more

Major Features of the area include Kembla Grange Racecourse, Galloping Golf Driving Range, The Grange Golf Course, Wollongong Lawn Cemetery, AGA Germania Club, Wollongong Resource Recovery Park, Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area, The Australian.. read more

Jones's Beach is another popular surfing beach located in Kiama Downs with a north-easterly aspect just five minutes north of the Kiama township. It is patrolled by the local Surf Lifesaving Club. Enjoy views of spectacular Cathedral Rocks from the southern point of the.. read more

Kiama Heights is a small residential community south of Kiama. With views of Marsden Head, Kiama Heights is in walking distance to Easts Beach. read more

One of the best family outing locations is Reddall Reserve, offering plenty of picnic and bbq facilities, which make it an ideal and safe playground for the families. On the shores of Lake Illawarra is the Illawarra Yacht Club, host to the National Sailing.. read more

‘Mystics' is a favourite beach with the locals, and is a very popular surfing spot just off the Minnamurra River estuary part of the 250 hectares of pristine coastal reserve sited on 8 kilometres of coastline with one of the best surf beaches on the South Coast of New.. read more

The most significant development occurred during the post-war years. Major features of the area include the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area, the University of Wollongong, University of Wollongong Recreation and Aquatic Centre, Rhododendron.. read more

Kerosene mining was established in the 1860's, operating until 1880. Growth took place in the 1880's, aided by the establishment of coal mining and the construction of the railway line. Major features of the area include the Illawarra Escarpment.. read more

The population has been relatively stable since the early 1990's a result of some new dwellings being added, but a decline in the number of occupied dwellings. Major features of the area include TAFE NSW Illawarra Institute (Wollongong Campus), North.. read more

Otford is bounded by the Sutherland Shire in the north, the railway line, the locality of the Lilyvale and the Tasman Sea in the east, the locality of Stanwell Tops and Kelly's Creek in the south. Major features of the area include Royal National.. read more

Shellharbour is the place for lovers of water sports. Whatever it is you care to do in the blue, there's a spot here for it, be it surfing, fishing or boating. Shellharbour is one of the most thriving towns on the South Coast as a result, where people.. read more

Major features of Stanwell Tops are Kelly's Falls, Wodi Wodi Track, Bald Hill Lookout, Henry Halloran Park, Hindu Temple, The Garden of Peace and Tops Christian Conference Centre. Some may say Stanwell Tops is a hang gliders paradise. read more

Land was used mainly for farming and timber- getting. Growth took place 1880's, spurred by the construction of the railway line and coal mining. Major features of the area include Thirroul Beach the resting place of the famous shipwreck Amy, Lady.. read more

Toolijooa is a small rural community located between Gerroa and Berry. Located off the highway, Toolijooa's farm houses are reached by travelling on Beach Road, which links the township of Berry to the coast. read more

Unanderra is named from an Aboriginal word meaning "meeting place of creeks" or the "junction of the two creeks”. It was previously known as Charcoal or Charcoal Creek. Major features of the area include Kembla Grange Racecourse, Galloping Golf Driving.. read more

Located at the entrance to Lake Illawarra, Warilla is a good step-off point for fishing and boating, just a couple of the many activities that take place at Lake Illawarra. Circled with many scenic picnic areas and children's playground equipment, Lake Illawarra is.. read more

Located on a sweeping stretch between two rocky headlands, with rock swimming pools at one end and a natural lagoon at the other, Werri is ideal for active leisure lovers or those who simply seek to unwind. Surfers and body boarders have some of the best.. read more

Major features of the area include the coastal recreation reserves, Perkins Beach, Port Kembla Golf Course, Illawarra Golf Range, Warrigal Aboriginal Arts, Korrongulla Swamp, Boronia park, Pine Tree Park, Primbee Park, Ray Crump Oval, Wetherall Park.. read more

Wollongong City is a rural and residential area, with substantial industrial and commercial areas. Urban development is mainly along the coast, between the Illawarra Escarpment in the west and the Tasman Sea in the east. The City encompasses a total.. read more

Wombarra was named from an Aboriginal word meaning "black Duck". Growth took place in the 1880's spurred by the establishment of the coal mining with villages established around the coal mines. Major features in the area include Wombarra Beach, Illawarra.. read more

Significant development did not occur until the post-war years, aided by public housing construction in East Woonona. Major features of the area include Russell Vale Golf Course, Carole Avenue Reserve, Cawley Park, Collins Park, Hollymount Park, John.. read more