Ashleigh’s guidebook
Food scene
Levendi
81 Cliff RdGreat spot to grab fish and chips with a beautiful view.
Opus Coffee Brewers
120 Keira StDelicious coffee and bagels.
Excellent coffee with the best view. Also a great place to grab a cocktail and pizza.
6 locals recommend
Northbeach Pavilion Pizza Restaurant, Bar & Kiosk
5 Cliff RoadExcellent coffee with the best view. Also a great place to grab a cocktail and pizza.
Restaurant Santino
17 Globe LaneFeels like your sitting in New York. Devine menu and overall experience.
Sightseeing
Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
345 Minnamurra Falls RdA beautiful walk in any weather.
A short, but hard walk up the escarpment. Very rewarding view at the end!
71 locals recommend
Sublime Point Lookout
A short, but hard walk up the escarpment. Very rewarding view at the end!
Less than a minutes walk down to the main North Wollongong bike and walking path. Fantastic in the morning time, when the sun is rising, as well as boasting many great options for a perfect coffee.
14 locals recommend
Blue Mile Pathway
Less than a minutes walk down to the main North Wollongong bike and walking path. Fantastic in the morning time, when the sun is rising, as well as boasting many great options for a perfect coffee.
Located in Knights Hil, this treetop walk provides breathtaking views of the Illawarra region.
139 locals recommend
Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures
182 Knights Hill RdLocated in Knights Hil, this treetop walk provides breathtaking views of the Illawarra region.
Drive to Helensburgh to visit Symbio Wildlife Park, where you can see native Australian animals up close.
117 locals recommend
Symbio Wildlife Park
11 Lawrence Hargrave DrDrive to Helensburgh to visit Symbio Wildlife Park, where you can see native Australian animals up close.
This iconic bridge is part of the Grand Pacific Drive. Drive along Lawrence Hargrave Drive from Wollongong to experience this scenic route with fantastic coastal views. If you're feeling up for a decent walk, park at the Imperial Clifton Hotel and walk North from there along the bridge, upon return, enjoy a fantastic beverage and meal at the Imperial.
176 locals recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge
Lawrence Hargrave DriveThis iconic bridge is part of the Grand Pacific Drive. Drive along Lawrence Hargrave Drive from Wollongong to experience this scenic route with fantastic coastal views. If you're feeling up for a decent walk, park at the Imperial Clifton Hotel and walk North from there along the bridge, upon return, enjoy a fantastic beverage and meal at the Imperial.
Continental is our closest free ocean pool you can easily walk to from the doorstop. Here are another 9 fantastic pools you should explore!
1. Austinmer Ocean Pool
2. Bullli Ocean Pool
3. Port Kembla Pool
4. Coalcliff Rock Pool
5. Thirroul Pool
6. Coledale Rock Pool
7. Bellambi Ocean Pool
8. Kiama Rock Pool
9. Towradgi Ocean Pool
18 locals recommend
Continental Pool
Continental is our closest free ocean pool you can easily walk to from the doorstop. Here are another 9 fantastic pools you should explore!
1. Austinmer Ocean Pool
2. Bullli Ocean Pool
3. Port Kembla Pool
4. Coalcliff Rock Pool
5. Thirroul Pool
6. Coledale Rock Pool
7. Bellambi Ocean Pool
8. Kiama Rock Pool
9. Towradgi Ocean Pool
Day trips
Discover Jervis Bay, the Jewel of the NSW South Coast. Visit the nationally protected marine park which is home to dolphins and marine life and see spectacular views of the coast line.
Things to do in Jervis Bay:
- Jervis Bay dolphin watching cruise at Huskisson Wharf
- Stunning white sandy beaches and cruise turquoise water at Hyams Beach
- Explore Huskisson at your own leisure and have some lunch at the husky pub
Jervis Bay
Discover Jervis Bay, the Jewel of the NSW South Coast. Visit the nationally protected marine park which is home to dolphins and marine life and see spectacular views of the coast line.
Things to do in Jervis Bay:
- Jervis Bay dolphin watching cruise at Huskisson Wharf
- Stunning white sandy beaches and cruise turquoise water at Hyams Beach
- Explore Huskisson at your own leisure and have some lunch at the husky pub
Port Kembla Day Trip:
Only a 10 minute drive down south, you will find great coffee, a speciality bottle-o that also supplies delicious cheeses for picnics and a range beaches to swim or relax at.
Fishermans Beach is secluded with rocky formations and grassy dunes behind, and a good view of the islands out to sea. High cliffs to the north and south offer alternate vantage points.
YAKKA -
AN INDEPENDENT BOTTLE SHOP AND RECORD STORE IN PORT KEMBLA, NSW. WE BRING NATURAL & BIODYNAMIC WINE, DECENT BEERS, NEW & USED VINYL RECORDS, CHEESE & DELI GOODS FROM THE REGIONS OF AUSTRALIA TO YOU. TAP IN.
Port Kembla Beach
Port Kembla Day Trip:
Only a 10 minute drive down south, you will find great coffee, a speciality bottle-o that also supplies delicious cheeses for picnics and a range beaches to swim or relax at.
Fishermans Beach is secluded with rocky formations and grassy dunes behind, and a good view of the islands out to sea. High cliffs to the north and south offer alternate vantage points.
YAKKA -
AN INDEPENDENT BOTTLE SHOP AND RECORD STORE IN PORT KEMBLA, NSW. WE BRING NATURAL & BIODYNAMIC WINE, DECENT BEERS, NEW & USED VINYL RECORDS, CHEESE & DELI GOODS FROM THE REGIONS OF AUSTRALIA TO YOU. TAP IN.
Minnamurra has a lot to offer; rivers, lakes, beaches, waterfalls and a stunning rainforest.
Mystics Beach (Minnamurra Beach)
Minnamurra has a lot to offer; rivers, lakes, beaches, waterfalls and a stunning rainforest.
Drive south to Kiama and visit the iconic Kiama Bwlohole, a natural rock formation that shoots water into the air. Spend the day in Kiama walking along the wharf and enjoying the many cafes and restaurants.
261 locals recommend
Kiama Blowhole
Drive south to Kiama and visit the iconic Kiama Bwlohole, a natural rock formation that shoots water into the air. Spend the day in Kiama walking along the wharf and enjoying the many cafes and restaurants.
Bushrangers Bay
Bass Point Tourist RoadBeautiful spot for snorkelling!