Region: Illawarra
Explore
Only 1 hour south of Sydney, along the spectacular Grand Pacific Drive, the Illawarra provides many opportunities to enjoy, beaches, lakes, coastal villages, rainforest and family adventures. Taking in Wollongong (the 3rd-largest city in New South Wales), Shellharbour and Kiama, the region is a favourite Sydney getaway offering surfing, pristine beaches, bushwalking, sailing and canoeing.
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Towns in the Region
Albion Park- Gerringong
- Gerroa
- Jamberoo
- Kiama
- Shellharbour
- Wollongong
Natural Highlights
Buderoo National Park
Buderoo National Park contains some of the best examples of the subtropical and warm temperate rainforests which once extensively covered the Illawarra region. Visit the award winning Minnamurra Rainforest Centre, have a picnic or take a walk on one of the many accessible raised boardwalks.
Macquarie Pass National Park
Macquarie Pass National Park is part of the Illawarra escarpment south of Sydney. The steep sandstone ridges and gullies are topped by cliffs and the park supports heathland, woodland, tall open forest and significant rainforest areas. It is an excellent bushwalking and picnicking area, with spectacular scenery and waterfalls.
Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area
Vantage points along the Illawarra Escarpment at Bulli, Mount Keira and Mount Kembla offer magnificent coastal views a short drive from Wollongong.
Barren Grounds Nature Reserve
The heathland plateau of Barren Grounds is loved by walkers and birdwatchers, particularly in spring, when it's a mass of wildflowers. A range of walks offer magnificent views of the Illawarra coastline and surrounding countryside.
Taking the Grand Pacific Drive makes travelling to the Illawarra a great experience
We Love…
- Riding Jambaroo Action Park's numerous waterslides.
- Listening to Lyrebirds in the beautiful Minnamurra Rainforest.
- Sauntering in the forest canopy at the Illawarra Fly Tree Top Walk.
- Arriving in the Illawarra via the spectacular Grand Pacific Drive.
Local Knowledge
For more detailed information speak to a friendly local expert or visit a helpful website.
| Place | Town | Phone | Website |
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| Jamberoo Newsagency Visitor Centre | Jamberoo | 02 4236 0100 | kiama.com.au |
| Kiama Visitor Centre | Kiama | 02 4232 3322 | kiama.com.au |
| Oberon Visitor Information Centre | Oberon | 02 6336 0666 | oberonaustralia.com.au |
| Shellharbour Visitor Information Centre | Shellharbour | 02 4221 6169 | tourismshellharbour.com.au |
| Southern Gateway Centre | Bulli Tops | 02 4267 5910 | visitwollongong.com.au |
