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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.
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 […]
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 […]
A List of Fabulous Galleries In The Illawarra Showcasing Local, Australian + International Artists Immerse yourself in the unique art and culture of the Illawarra by exploring our local galleries. Spend a day taking in all the creative talent our part of the world has to offer. [even better on those rainy days- where the […]
Which Stores To Hit Up For Some Interior Inspo + Beautiful Homewares Our gal Dorothy had it right when she said, “there’s no place like home”. These last few years have had us giving our homes a tougher work-out than ever before. But with all this time indoors, no doubt things are starting to get […]