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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.
Explore The Fun + Funky Vibe Of This Once Industrial Town Known as Port to the locals, Port Kembla is a multicultural beachside suburb south of central Wollongong. It sure has seen its fair share of ups and downs over the years but a resurgence is underway! The once-quiet streets of Port are filling up […]
9 Farm Stays To Put On Your Must Visit List For Family Gatherings, Romantic Getaways Or Catch-Ups With Friends How fun and fabulous are farm stays? Such a great way to experience life on the land and the kids LOVE it. We’re so lucky to have plenty of fantastic farm stay accommodation right across the Illawarra. Here’s […]
Where The Fellas Can Get Trimmed, Cut, Shaved + Styled Up Listen up lads, because here’s a piece JUST FOR YOU! We put together a list of local barbers who are all about keeping the beard trimmed, the hair well cut and the look super stylin’. From a freshen-up to a complete overhaul, here are […]
We’re big believers in love around here at The Fold, and Valentine’s Day gives us the perfect excuse to lean right into the mushy, starry-eyed stuff. Think shared desserts, long lunches, clinking glasses and that “we should do this more often” feeling. If Cupid’s arrow has well and truly landed, Illawarra is full of ways […]