Everything you need to know about tourism in the Illawarra region

Lake Illawarra is a large tidal, salt water lake with a surface area of 35sq km and a 37km shoreline. The Lake is shallow although over 70 per cent of the lake is navigable. Home to flocks of majestic black swans, pelicans, the royal spoonbill and a host of other water birds. The Lake is also a good prawning ground. One of the best family outing locations is Reddall Reserve, offering plenty of picnic and bbq facilities, which make it an ideal and safe playground for the families. On the shores of Lake Illawarra is the Illawarra Yacht Club, host to the National Sailing Titles and the Windsurfer Class World Championship.

All the information you'll find here has been provided by either individual Tourism Operators or the Organisations that represent them.

The tourism industry is constantly changing, so please always remember to check with each Operator before making any definite travel plans.

And most of all, I hope you make the most of your stay in our area.

Bryan Parry
Editor, illawarra.PAGES