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An unexpected waterfall at the old train tunnels that are dotted around northern Wollongong 🛤🍃
The most popular old tunnels are found in #helensburgh, #otford and #stanwellpark.
📸: @nathanperrettaphotography
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Jan 19
An unexpected waterfall at the old train tunnels that are dotted around northern Wollongong 🛤🍃
The most popular old tunnels are found in #helensburgh, #otford and #stanwellpark.
📸: @nathanperrettaphotography
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Those escarpment views 😍
The Illawarra escarpment is around 30 million years old 🌲🌳🌴 The staggering formation offers great hiking, walking, bird watching, picnic spots, historical sites and the best views of Wollongong and beyond.
Top walks include Mt Keira Ring Track,...
Jan 14
Those escarpment views 😍
The Illawarra escarpment is around 30 million years old 🌲🌳🌴 The staggering formation offers great hiking, walking, bird watching, picnic spots, historical sites and the best views of Wollongong and beyond.
Top walks include Mt Keira Ring Track, Mt Kembla Summit Track & Sublime Point Walking Track 🌿
If you’re looking for more tips on hikes, walks and lookouts click the link in our bio.
📸: @chilby_photography & @andrewmcintoshphoto
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If your ideal day includes relaxation, ocean pools and endless water views then you must visit #Coalcliff ☀️
Don’t forget to add a walk over the #SeaCliffBridge, breakfast at the @theimperialatclifton & lunch at @headlandsaustinmerbeach to top it off.
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Jan 12
If your ideal day includes relaxation, ocean pools and endless water views then you must visit #Coalcliff ☀️
Don’t forget to add a walk over the #SeaCliffBridge, breakfast at the @theimperialatclifton & lunch at @headlandsaustinmerbeach to top it off.
📸: @__bindi__
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How amazing is the clear waters of Lake Illawarra underneath the Windang Bridge?! 💦💛
The Windang Bridge crosses Lake Illawarra to connect the Wollongong LGA’s with Shellharbour.
📸: @chilby_photography
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Jan 10
How amazing is the clear waters of Lake Illawarra underneath the Windang Bridge?! 💦💛
The Windang Bridge crosses Lake Illawarra to connect the Wollongong LGA’s with Shellharbour.
📸: @chilby_photography
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You’ll find us here at Port Kembla beach all summer long 👋
📸: @gongspotting
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Jan 7
You’ll find us here at Port Kembla beach all summer long 👋
📸: @gongspotting
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We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people and their cultural and spiritual connection to this land. As you travel through the Illawarra immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Dharawal Country.
Image credit: Richard Campbell
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