Stretching along the New South Wales coast from the Royal National Park to the Shoalhaven River, the Illawarra region is ideal for leisurely touring and weekend retreats, while the beaches and national parks provide ample opportunity for more vigorous activities.
Below the spectacular coastal escarpment, Shellharbour is a water enthusiast's dream with its rugged coastline and sheltered beaches. Surfing, boating and fishing are popular. The Blowhole at Kiama attracts visitors from around the world. Kiama is an amazing contrast of rugged coastlines and the rolling green hills of the Jamberoo Valley.
A walk through the Minnamurra Rainforest is an absolute must. The City of Wollongong has a dramatic cliff entry from the north through Stanwell Park, to the lighthouse at Flagstaff Point. The beauty of the working fishing harbour and the famous North Beach are contrasted with the tranquillity of the magnificent Nan Tien Temple. Illawarra, a sophisticated getaway - just an hour and a half south of Sydney.
Temperatures for Illawarra
Illawarra has moderate summer temperatures. The summer high temperature for Illawarra is approximately 25 °c. The summer low temperature is approximately 16 °c.
Illawarra has mild winter temperatures. The winter high temperature for Illawarra is approximately 17 °c. The winter low temperature is approximately 8 °c.
MONTH
LOW °c
HIGH °c
January
17
26
February
17
25
March
15
24
April
13
22
May
10
19
June
8
17
July
7
16
August
8
18
September
10
20
October
12
22
November
14
23
December
15
25
Featured Illawarra Activities
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Scenic Sydney Harbour Joy Flight in a Light Aircraft(EX1925) (Light Aircraft) Enjoy a magnificent 120 minute flight in a light aircraft, travelling from Wollongong to Sydney Harbour and return. Take in the breathtaking coastal views of the New South Wales South Coast and attrac...
Scenic Blue Mountains Joy Flight in a Light Aircraft(EX1926) (Light Aircraft) Enjoy an amazing scenic joy flight to the spectacular Blue Mountains in a light aircraft, travelling over picturesque Australian bushland. This flight gives you the opportunity to view some of Austral...
Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk Motorcycle Tour(EX2263) (Motorcycle) A motorcycle tour is vastly superior to anything else in thrill value and visual experience. Feel the roar of the engine as this tour takes you to the treetop canopies of the Illawarra region....
Purchase this DVD that captures the sweeping contrasts of New South Wales. Includes footage of the Great Dividing Range to Bathurst, Goulburn and Albury, through the rich grazing lands.
Marvel at Dubbo's Western Plain Zoo and discover the rare opal at Lightning Ridge. Explore the Ghost Towns and outback city of Broken Hill and admire the splendour of the Menindee Lakes in the Kinchega National Park.
Investigate the Minnamurra Rainforest and enjoy the waterfalls of the Illawarra Plateau. Explore the snowfields of the Snowy Mountains, Mt Kosciusko and traverse the Murray River from the Alpine headwaters to Lake Hume. Moving on to the Southern Coast of New South Wales and the panoramic vistas's of Jervis Bay, the famous Blow Hole at Kiama and north to Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Byron Bay.
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