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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.
Berry is one of the most charming historic towns in all of NSW and aren’t we the luckiest to have it right at our fingertips?! With so many cute shops, tasty eats and historic buildings, it’s super easy to while away a day or three here. Berry is the place you bring out-of-town rello’s or […]
Are you a runner in the Illawarra looking for a community? New to the area and want to meet people? Or are you looking to add something fun and social to your fitness regime? Well, you’re in luck! Because the running scene in the Illawarra is thriving. With many social running groups to join there […]
Let’s give some love to this coastal beauty. Smack bang on the gorgeous Shellharbour Marina sits Shell Cove, a suburb of the Shellharbour Area. And although the harbour is relatively new, there’s still so much to love about this little spot. Full of open spaces, stunning views and some pretty neat places to eat, shop […]