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The Illawarra region beautifully balances buzzing urban energy with endless coastal, laid back charm.
Wollongong is bustling with its city skyline, beaches, street art and cafe culture. The city’s arts precinct hums with live music, laneway bars and vibrant festivals, while the University and Innovation Campus keep ideas (and careers) on the rise.
Follow Grand Pacific Drive across the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge to charming northern villages which are perfect for whale watching, cliff‑top hang glides and escarpment hikes. Further south, Shellharbour serves up waterfront dining, marina markets and family‑friendly beaches, while Lake Illawarra invites kayakers and kite‑surfers to chase the wind.
Down the coast, Kiama steals the show with its famous Blowhole, coastal walks and regular seaside markets. Inland, Minnamurra Rainforest is perfect for rainforest adventures and stunning views, and when temperatures climb, we all head to Jamberoo Action Park for some water‑slide thrills and action.
Beyond adventurous days and foodie nights, the Illawarra’s tight‑knit communities, great schools and slick rail links to Sydney make relocating here an easy choice.
Keep the kids busy and active with our pick of awesome things to do in the Illawarra during the Christmas and summer school holidays.
It’s an outdoors lifestyle in the Illawarra, that’s for sure! So, we’re lucky we’ve got plenty of pools to choose from – both outdoor, indoor and the gorgeous ocean pools which give you the feeling of being in the ocean just without the…you know, sharks! Here’s a list of all the pools across the Illawarra […]
Far out, there are some awesome wineries, breweries and distilleries here in the Illawarra. All of them are kicking some serious goals – whether it be supporting local, focusing on sustainability, or creating some very cool places to hang out – they’re all making and creating some super tasty bevvies for us to partake in. Here’s your […]
Get a taste of the country, right here in the Illawarra Although Albion Park’s population has grown over the years and it’s now a bustling part of the Illawarra, it still gives off that friendly country town energy that keeps us coming back. Where else can you chow down on a top-notch burger, ride a […]
Here’s your go to list of the wineries you need to visit in the Illawarra. Crooked River Wines, Gerringong This award-wining winery has cracking views from it’s gorgeous location in the hills west of Gerringong. The amazing property has a restaurant, cellar door, accommodation, is popular for weddings, runs fun live events and has a micro-brewery onsite […]