Wollongong & Illawarra Natural Attractions

Shellharbour Beach

One of the most popular beaches in Shellharbour City is Shellharbour Beach.

This clean sandy beach is patrolled during the summer months...

Bellambi Beach

Belambi beach is at the southern end of a two kilometre stretch of beach and is backed by a reserve with distant mountain views.

The beach...

Dapto and District Heritage Trail

Dapto and District Heritage Trail is a great way to explore the heritage of this captivating area.

Included on the trail is Horsley...

Wodi Wodi Walking Track

This is a 6.5km track, named after one of the Aboriginal tribes who lived along the Illawarra coast.

The track has been designed to...

Bass Point Reserve

This area takes its name from the great Australian explorer - George Bass. In May 1943, the American merchant ship 'Cities Services...

Belmore Basin

Belmore Basin played a large part in Wollongong's early development as a busy sea port. This is now a popular foreshore spot with barbecue and...

Towradgi Beach

With salt water rock pools, Towradgi is popular all year round for the keen swimmer.

Beach fishing is one of the many activities one can...

Wollongong's Beaches

The Wollongong coastline offers 17 sparkling surf beaches that are patrolled by lifesavers from September to April.

All beaches are in...

Mt Keira Lookout

Mount Keira is a 463.9 metre high mountain lying 4 kilometres northwest of the city of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. Its distinctive...

Austinmer Beach

Austinmer is a beautiful northern suburbs beach with surf, large rock pool, large grassy area under pine trees for shade and picnics. Cafes close...

Port Kembla Beach

Port Kembla beach is located at the Northern end of a stretch of beach that extends to the entrance of Lake Illawarra.

The sand from Port...

Carrington Falls

Within Buddaroo National Park, the plunging Kangaroo River makes up the body of the Carrington Falls. For the most spectaular views head to...

Minnamurra Rainforest

Minnamurra Rainforest Centre is a multi award winner of the NSW Tourism Awards for Excellence and is located within a 2 hours drive south of...

Bombo Headland

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A legacy of blue metal quarrying in the 1880's has left a moonscape of basalt walls and columns. A regular backdrop to videoclips eg Power...

Kellys Falls

The picturesque Kellys Falls, is an easy 5 minute walk from the roadside, or cars can be driven right to the falls.

Bushtracks offering...

Illawarra Lookout

Within Barren Grounds, this is an easy 400 metre walk through the car park to the lookout over Jamberoo Valley to the sea.

It's...

Bulli Beach

swim, surf or relax on one of the city's famous beaches. Bulli is approximately a 1 hour drive south of Sydney airport and is 15 minutes north...