Stanwell Park activities
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Bald Hill Lookout
Bald Hill is one of Illawarra, Australia's most well known and most popular lookouts situated a top the hill of that name. Not only are the views excellent, the area is also internationally known as a major hang gliding point. It was on …
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Coalcliff Beach
Coalcliff is located 24 kilometres north of the Wollongong city centre. This is a small beach in the northern suburbs, surrounded by rocks and cliffs. It is also a popular fishing spot. There is a salt water rock pool at the southern en…
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Articles Fine Art Gallery
Articles Fine Art Gallery is situated in the lovely beachside village of Stanwell Park. Artist John Vander and his wife Frances own Articles. John has been a full time artist since 1976 and his work is represented in leading commercial ga…
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Sydney Hang Gliding Centre
Come Tandem Hang Gliding with Chris Boyce and his Team from 'Bald Hill', Stanwell Park. The Sydney Hang Gliding Centre was established in 1982 and is Sydney's first and only full-time hang gliding centre. More people have chosen to fly …
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Wodi Wodi Walking Track
This is a 6.5 kilometre track, named after the original Custodians that lived along the Illawarra coast. The track has been designed to provide a comfortable one day circular trip, starting at Stanwell Park Station. Various points of inte…
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Forest Walk to Sublime Point Track
The Illawarra Escarpment offers a full range of exciting walks. This extended hike combines several of the best, threading through magnificent cliff-top rainforest and dry eucalypts. Start the walk at either Coalcliff (Wodi Wodi track) or …
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Red Cedar Flat Picnic Area
Near Otford and in the southern section of Royal National Park, rustic Red Cedar Flat picnic area is an ideal no-fuss lunch spot. Whether you’re on a leisurely car tour of the park, or prepping for an adventure, you’ll be able to pull up an…
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Warren Windsports
Warren Wind Sports provides professional hang gliding tours and hang glider flying lessons just south of Sydney. They are an adventure tourism operator offering coastal hang gliding tandem flights for a fun and safe experience, tailored to …
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Maddens Falls
Enjoy scenic waterfall views at Maddens Falls lookout near Helensburgh, a great reward after a long bushwalk and the perfect place for birdwatching and photography. Take the easy Maddens Falls walk to the lookout for a view of the waterfal…
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Palm Jungle Loop Track
This challenging track offers the best of all worlds in the southern reaches of Royal National Park. Near Otford, Palm Jungle loop track meanders through coastal rainforest, beaches and cliff tops offering spectacular ocean views and swimmi…
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Kellys Falls Picnic Area
Water cascades over the rocks and drops into a pool, providing a relaxing soundtrack to your lunch at Kellys Falls picnic area, a beautiful spot to get back to nature. From this picnic area, you can walk up to one of four scenic lookouts to…
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Cawleys Road trail
Need a place to head out hiking or go mountain biking? Cawleys Road trail starts just off the old highway near Helensburgh and heads through low, open forest filled with scribbly gums, banksias and waratahs. It’s a wide track, surfaced with…
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Glenbernie Orchard: "Darkes Apple Shack"
The Darkes Apple Shack of Glenbernie Orchard is a fourth generation family owned and operated business where you can purchase fresh and dried fruits, juice, cider, honey and preserves. As far as orchards go, Glenbernie is a must visit. 'Pi…
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Governor Game Lookout
If you'd love a coastal experience without all the sand then this scenic lookout has all the bases covered. Governor Game lookout is a great spot for a break on a car tour of Royal National Park. It offers brilliant coastal views and lovely…
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Symbio Wildlife Park
If it's a wildlife experience you are after, from seeing a rare Sumatran tiger feeding, cuddling up to a koala or hand feeding a kangaroo - Symbio really does get you closer! Enjoy the many shows and demonstrations that are given throug…
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Cliff to Coast Sports Car Drives
Tour the Grand Pacific Drive and Southern Highlands south of Sydney in a Porsche 911. Porsche guided drives begin at the southern edge of the worlds oldest National Park. Imagine starting your Porsche and driving in a convoy of other Por…
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Werrong Beach Track
Only an hour south of Sydney, take a walk along Werrong Beach track in Royal National Park. Taking you to Werrong Beach, a designated nude beach, it’s perfect for those who like their nature ‘a la naturelle’. Although the beach is beautiful…
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Just Cruisin Harley Tours
Cruise the Illawarra and surrounds with Just Cruisin' Motorcycle Tours on a chauffeured trike, sidecar or solo motorcycle. Enjoy a sensory experience, feel the wind in your face, smell the surroundings, hear the motor, and see all aroun…
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Tradies Helensburgh
Just 30 minutes north of Wollongong, Tradies Helensburgh is a destination the whole family will love. Take in the view to the Royal National Park with a coffee and cake from the Blue Gum Café, relax while the kids play on the shaded outdo…
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Grand Pacific Drive - Sydney to Wollongong and Beyond
Experience Wollongong's spectacular coastal drive - the Grand Pacific Drive, between Sydney to Wollongong and beyond. Grand Pacific Drive is a 140 kilometre award winning coastal drive beginning 45 minutes south of Sydney's Internationa…
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Garawarra State Conservation Area
On the border of Royal National Park near Sydney, Garawarra State Conservation Area is a peaceful spot with scenic waterfalls ideal for bushwalking, mountain biking, horse riding and enjoying a picnic. It's not often you get to retreat to …
