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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.
Put These Dates In The Diary So You Don’t Miss Out The Illawarra is just built for festivals and events, right? So many stunning coastal and country locations that they can be held in gorgeous weather to keep them [mostly] going ahead and fab organisers willing to put them on for us – how lucky […]
Illawarra Christmas Lights Map The Illawarra always knows how to bring the sparkle at Christmas. Our local map showcases Christmas lights popping up across Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and everywhere in between, giving you an easy way to plan an evening drive or a fun walk with the fam. Seen a display that deserves a shout-out? […]
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 […]
Local Ocean Pools For Laps Or A Lazy Float One of our favourite things to do is head to the beach, jump into an ocean pool or rock pool, start floating and stare up into the sky. Ocean pools mean less waves [although some can get super choppy!] and a more leisurely way of staying […]