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Illawarra Wine Region - Wine, Wineries, Districts, Vineyards, Winery Tour Maps, Cellar Doors - Wollongong, Shellharbour, Woonona, Albion Park, Jamberoo

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The Illawarra Wine Region boasts a spectacular coastal escarpment, with vertical cliffs descending to a narrow coastal strip beautiful beaches and surfing locations, located about an hour from Sydney. Wollongong has recently been transformed from an industrial city to a trendy weekend escape and features great entertainment and lots of attractions and activities. The host of small coastal villages around Wollongong have great swimming, fishing and surfing beaches. Just south of Wollongong is Lake Illawarra that offers wonderful waterskiing, sailing, canoeing, kayaking and fishing. The area is also becoming a centre for fine food and Shoalhaven Region Wine, with a range of outstanding restaurants. Local attractions, activities and events include: # Walking along the dramatic Sea Cliff Bridge, which provides a dramatic start to the famous Grand Pacific Drive. # Go swimming in the ocean baths at the historic village of Austinmer. # Enjoy the spectacular view from the Bald Hill Lookout at Stanwell Tops # Go bushwalking around nearby Mt Keira on a fabulous 5 km long trail that passes through eucalypt forests and rainforests # Taste locally brewed beer at the Five Islands Brewery. # Visit the Nan Tien Temple in Wollongong # see the native and exotic animals at the Symbio Wildlife Gardens # The Illawarra Light Railway Museum at Albion Park # The Festival of Flight at Stanwell Park # Thirroul Seaside & Arts Festival, in April.

The Illawarra Wine Region is home to 5 districts: Wollongong ; Stanwell Park ; Shellharbour ; Thirroul ; Woonona ; Unanderra ; Albion Park ; Jamberoo ; Corrimal.

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