Stanwell Park information
Located 55km south of Sydney on the southern border of the Royal National Park, Stanwell Park is an area of fun and adventure. Nearby towns include Otford, Coalcliff, Scarborough, Coledale, and Austinmer. Previously established as a result of the discovery of coal at Coalcliff, Stanwell Park was the location of Lawrence Hargrave’s attempts at flight with his box kites.
Attractions and activities include hang gliding and paragliding, sailing surfing and swimming, fishing, bushwalking and horse riding at Otford.
Accommodation options for visitors include cottages, B&Bs and backpackers, tourist parks, holiday houses and tourist parks.
Wollongong information
Located 80km south of Sydney and backed by the Illawarra Escarpment, Wollongong is the third largest city in NSW. Nearby towns include Bulli, Corrimal. Fairy Meadow and Port Kembla. Previously established as grazing land and used for its timber and coal, Wollongong today is a city, which successfully combines industry and leisure.
Attractions and activities include Wollongong Harbour, Botanic Gardens and Wollongong Historic Lighthouse, Illawarra Motoring Museum, Science Centre and Planetarium, Nan Tien Buddist Temple, Port Kembla Industrial Centre and Wollongong City Art Gallery, fishing charters and foreshore walks and cycle ways, diving, beach sky diving and indoor rock climbing.
Accommodation options for visitors include hotels, motels and tourist parks, apartments, B&Bs, backpackers and holiday houses.
Shell Harbour information
Located 105km south of Sydney, Shell Harbour is a favourite holiday area for families. Nearby towns include Windang, Lake Illawarra and Warilla. Previously established as grazing land, Shell Harbour today engages in tourism and basalt quarrying.
Attractions and activities include canoeing, prawning and snorkelling, paddle boats, sailing and windsurfing on Lake Illawarra, fishing, surfing and rock pools. Explore the Indigenous Cultural Walk at Bass Point Reserve and diving at Shell Harbour Marine Aquatic Reserve, Killalea State Park, Blackbutt Reserve and micro-light flights.
Accommodation options for visitors include caravan parks, holiday houses and cottages, Bed and Breakfasts, apartments, motels and resorts.
Kiama information
Located 122km south of Sydney, Kiama is renowned for its blowhole.
Previously established for its abundance of cedar, Kiama is now a favourite coastal resort with an attractive harbour, sandy beaches and rocky coastline.
Attractions and activities include surfing, fishing and rockpool, bush walking, golf and tennis. Explore Minmurra Rainforest, Jamberoo Recreation Park and the Kiama Walking trail, Kiama Terrace, the blowhole, lighthouse and Pilot’s Cottage and Heritage Centre.
Accommodation options for visitors include holiday parks, cabins and motels, apartments, Bed & Breakfasts and cottages.
Gerringong information
Located 114km south of Sydney, Gerringong is a scenic coastal village with dairying, light industry and tourism contributing to the economy.
Attractions and activities include fishing, good surf and seclusion at Werri Beach and hiking, scenic views and Heritage Centre at Gerringong.
Accommodation options for visitors include B&Bs, motels, holiday parks and cabins.
Contact the Visitor Information Centre at Kiama (02 4232 3322) for more information on the Illawarra Coast. |
