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Foxground
Foxgrounds lies in the hinterland of Illawarra. The location is surrounded with green hills and tall trees. A true country town, the space between.. [continued]
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Kiama
Of the coastal resorts south of Sydney, Kiama (located 90 minutes south of Sydney) is probably the most attractive. A small resort and fishing.. [continued]
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Minnamurra Rainforest
An elevated boardwalk will take you through several types of rainforest, post notes (storyboards) along the way explain the unusual features.. [continued]
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Royal National Park
Royal National Park is situated on 15,080 hectares and was the second national park in the world. Walk the coast for magnificent views, or experience.. [continued]
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Saddleback Mountain
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.. [continued]
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Stanwell Park
Beautiful coastal and cliff views, beaches and picnic areas are Stanwell Tops best features. Bald Hill, Stanwell Park is a world class hang gliding.. [continued]
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Belmore Basin
Belmore Basin played a large part in Wollongong's early development as a busy sea port. There are barbecue and picnic facilities, restaurants.. [continued]
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One of New South Wales' biggest cities, Wollongong has prospered in its time, but managed to keep its mellow sensibility. It stands by example as a fine place to springboard into the rest of the New South Wales' South Coast pleasures.
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 Thirroul. Australian history buffs will definitely want to discover facts about Wollongong's major foundation in coalmining.
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