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Cockatoo Run - 3801 Limited Scenic Steam Train Wollongong About the Locomotives... The Cockatoo Run is worked by a 49 class heritage diesel locomotive. About the Company... The Cockatoo Run is a division of 3801 Limited, a non-profit company.

Belmore Basin Wollongong Belmore Basin played a large part in Wollongong's early development as a busy sea port.

Illawarra Light Railway Museum Albion Park Rail This is one of the most popular and famous local attractions. Steam trains, tram rides, lots of history and a wonderful setting, make this museum a must during your holiday. A miniature railway runs through the bushland setting.

Kiama Blowhole Kiama A viewing platform with disabled access gives good views of Kiama blowhole. This landmark has attracted people to the region for over 100 years, was first sighted by George Bass when he anchored his whale boat in the sheltered bay, now...

Cordeaux Dam Cordeaux Heights Located between Campbelltown and Wollongong, Cordeaux Dam is within easy reach for a day excursion and is equipped with picnic shelters, BBQs, toilets, playground and...

Australias Industry World Coniston Australia's Industry World is the region covering all industrial areas of the suburb of Port Kembla and Blue Scope Steel.

Masonic Temple Kiama The Kiama Masonic Temple was originally built in 1878 as a Temperance Hall.

Budderoo National Park Jamberoo Budderoo National Park is located on 7,120 hectares, 5 kilometres west of Jamberoo. Journey into the rainforest, famous for ferns, huge trees and waterfalls.

Illawarra Historical Society Museum Wollongong A collection of memorabilia from the Illawarra's early days and a building program which has seen the addition of a blacksmith's shop, colonial kitchen and other outbuildings. Displays include a bottle collection, dairy displays incorporating relics of one of Wollongong's oldest...

St Stephen's Presbyterian Church Jamberoo Built in the Norman style by a local architect, St Stephen's Presbyterian Church is sure to please even the most jaded of church admirers.

Mount Keira Summit Park Mount Keira The park is an area of 9.4 hectares that includes the whole summit of Mount Keira.

Austinmer Railway Station group Austinmer Set between beautiful blue waters with golden sand and the dramatic, forested mountains Austinmer, is a destination in its self, made all the more special...

Sublime Point Lookout Bulli Tops Sublime point offers 180 degree views over the sea, the rainforest and the 17 beaches that span the coastline to wollongong.

Wollongong Head and Harbour Lighthouse Wollongong Wollongong Harbour light house is inactive since 1974 (a decorative light is displayed on special occasions).

Scarborough Hotel Scarborough Situated on the cliff at Scarborough, is the Scarborough Hotel.

Australian Motorlife Museum Kembla Grange Illawarra Motoring Museum is an attraction organised by the Illawarra Vintage Car Club. It is Australia's only public displayed collection of antique automobilia.

North Beach Precinct Wollongong This beach has everything a family could desire - rock pools, wading areas, good surf, grass, shade, BBQ, picnic booths and there is also free...

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

Wollongong City Gallery Wollongong Wollongong City Gallery is the largest regional art museum in Australia. Temporary exhibitions, in the Integral Energy Gallery change monthly and include all forms of art, local, national and international.

Pilots Cottage Museum And Heritage Centre Kiama ** Classified by the National Trust Situated on Blowhole Headland, this beautifully restored building is home to Kiama and District Historical Society where detailed pictorial records of Kiama's colourful past can be seen. Experience the cedar getters, basalt quarrymen, shipping history...

Little Blowhole Kiama The Little Blowhole is a smaller version of the main blowhole and includes a viewing platform.

Science Centre and Planetarium Fairy Meadow The Wollongong Science Centre is not just an educational facility, it is a hands-on science centre that stimulates, educates and entertains with over 120 interactive exhibits.

Kiama Post Office Kiama Kiama is an important service centre in the region and a favoured tourist destination.

Helensburgh Railway Station Helensburgh You will be taken with the charm of Helensburgh Railway Station, whether travelling past, through or alighting from the train.

Historic Dry Stone Walls Kiama There are many historic dry stone walls found throughout the area, more obvious in pastures west of Kiama. Some appear through the older residential parts of town.

Kiama Family History Centre Kiama This unique family history centre is located at Kiama, in the heart of the Illawarra 126km south of Sydney and is regarded as the premier family and social history research centre in Australia. The centre housing its search room, exhibition area and...

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

Grand Pacific Drive - Sydney to Wollongong and Beyond Helensburgh Grand Pacific Drive commences 45 minutes south of Sydney International Airport. The drive takes you through coastal rainforests, quaint seaside villages, into Wollongong city centre and out to rolling hills, wineries and dairy farms of the south.

Hill 60 Lookout Port Kembla A narrow but well formed established walking track, with a series of post and rail guards can be found at this interesting and spectacular spot....

Kiama Lighthouse Kiama The lighthouse was established in 1887, 10 years after the creation of the Robertson Basin, a manmade harbour to service Kiama.

Gerringong Heritage Centre Gerringong Dedicated to our pioneers, exhibits include Kingsford Smith's history and display, dairying and fascinating scale models of the area. Well worth a visit.

Balgownie Heritage School Museum Balgownie Founded in 1989, the Balgownie Primary School Museum aims to preserve the history of the Illawarra through the conservation of artifacts, documents, and photographs of the local area.

Sir Charles Kingsford Smith Memorial and Lookout Gerroa Affording panoramic views of Seven Mile Beach National Park and spectacular views of coastline, the memorial (in the shape of the now famous aircraft), commemorates Sir Charles` historic flight on January 11, 1893 to New Zealand. The beach was selected for...

Breakwater Battery Museum Port Kembla Port Kembla Port Corporation revised its operating practices in 2001 leaving the Pilots Station as a back up facility.

Terrace Houses and Sandstone Walk Shops Kiama Terrace shops: Delightful and unique range of shops.

Black Diamond District Heritage Centre Bulli This is a volunteer managed museum at the Bulli Railway Station in the beautiful heritage precinct of Bulli.

Darkes Forest Riding Ranch Darkes Forest Enjoy the Aussie bush as you've never experienced it -- from horseback! We have calm, reliable horses, experienced trail leaders, and mile after mile of beautiful bushland for you to ride through.

Bass Point Reserve Shellharbour This area takes its name from the great Australian explorer - George Bass.

Nan Tien Temple Berkeley The Nan Tien Temple was opened in 1995 as a centre for cultural, educational and religious functions. The temple is an International Buddhist Monastery founded by Fo Kuang Shan. Nan Tien, in Chinese, literally means 'Paradise of the Southern Hemisphere'.

Historic Lighthouse Wollongong Belmore basin lighthouse located on Wollongong breakwater commissioned 1872. Height of tower 42 feet (12.8 metres). This now disused lighthouse was initially powered by vegetable oils and in the 1910's by gas. It was a prefabricated structure.

Ravensthorpe Albion Park Rail European classic cuisine, in the intimate setting of a grand 19th century manor house. Built by Doctor A.W.

Bombo Headland Quarry Geological Site Bombo The Bombo Headland has an extraordinary geological feature, clusters of hexagonal basalt columns are an internationally recognised phenomena.

Regent Theatre Wollongong The Regent Theatre was built to exude warmth and beauty.