With 17 beautiful beaches, a spectacular escarpment, a bustling city centre and your choice of restaurant and entertainment zones, ¾«¶«´«Ã½ is here waiting for you to explore. There really is something for everyone in ¾«¶«´«Ã½ and the greater Illawarra region. Here are a few suggestions to help you get started.
Visit ¾«¶«´«Ã½
- Go hang gliding from Bald Hill.
- Join 19,000 people who jump from planes with Skydive Beach every year, the only place in New South Wales where you can land on the beach.
- Zipline through the forest or take in the view during the Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk, 45 metres above the forest floor.
- Learn how to catch a wave at one of ¾«¶«´«Ã½â€™s various surf schools.
Adventures
- Climb the steps the Sublime Point.
- See the views from Mount Keira and Mount Kembla.
- Hear the water at Fitzroy Falls, Belmore Falls and Macquarie Falls.
- Relax at one of 17 patrolled beaches.
- Visit the Nan Tien Temple – the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere.
- Cruise along the Grand Pacific Drive and Sea Cliff Bridge – 140km of scenic coastal road.
- Stroll along the coast around the Illawarra Escarpment or any of the 15 coastal and nature walks in ¾«¶«´«Ã½.
- Explore ¾«¶«´«Ã½â€™s Rhododendron Garden and Botanic Garden.
Sports
- NRL: Watch the St George Illawarra Dragons at WIN Stadium.
- Basketball: Join in the atmosphere at an Illawarra Hawks game at the WIN Entertainment Centre.
- Soccor: See the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Wolves play at WIN Stadium.

Tastes
- Try the 10 custom brews at the award-winning Illawarra Brewery.
- Enjoy breakast or brunch with a beach view at Diggies Café.
- Overlook the Pacific Ocean for as you share a meal with friends at the Scarborough Hotel, perched atop a cliff.
Experiences
- Sample all the thrills and spills at Jamberoo Action Park.
- Get up close and personal with a koala at the Symbio Wildlife Park.
- Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Royal National Park – the second oldest National Park in the world filled with walking tracks, beaches and waterfalls.
Arts
- Catch a show at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, with everything from comedy and poetry to music, theatre and performance.
- See an exhibition, hear a talk or take a workshop at the ¾«¶«´«Ã½ Art Gallery.
- Look forward to Viva la Gong, an annual extravaganza of music, art, circus, food, craft and more.