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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.
A list of accommodation options for when friends + family roll into town
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Where To Take Your Pooch For Some Fresh Air And Exercise In The Illawarra Not only are we the luckiest ducks for living in the Illawarra but so are our four-legged friends! We are BLESSED with an abundance of local dog-friendly parks and beaches and if you’re looking for somewhere to head out with your […]