Illawarra Escarpment

Illawarra NSW 
Pic: by Klaus-Dieter Liss

The Illawarra region is the first of 4 sections of the South Coast extending towards the Victorian border. Starting from just south of Sydney’s Royal National Park, it extends to Gerroa a distance of about 100 km. This hilly coastal plain comprises a stunning mountainous escarpment with shallow Lake Illawarra at its centre. The region’s main centres include Helensburgh, Thirroul, bustling Wollongong, Port Kembla, Dapto, Shellharbour, Kiama and Gerringong.

Visitor Information Centre: 93 Crown St, Wollongong. Tel (02) 4227 5545 or 1800 240 737.