Here children can paddle, swim and play in safety and there are plenty of picnic and barbecue facilities, kiosk and toilets. The Pelican Park playground is a dynamic place for kids to play that was designed with wheelchair access in mind for children with disabilities.

The reserve is a hive of activity on weekends. Shelharbour City Council holds its annual Australia Day Breakfast by the Lake at Reddall Reserve.

Roo Theatre holds many productions throughout the year as well as drama classes for all ages.

View the events page of this website for information on current productions and/or drama classes.

Beach Patrol:
25 September 2010 to 18 December 2010: 9.30am - 5.00pm (7 days)
19 December 2010 to 30 January 2011: 9.00am - 5.00pm (7 days)
31 January 2011 to 25 April 2011: 9.30am - 5.00pm (7 days)

Surfing Best Conditions: Offshore winds NW/SW. Type of Break: Beach break with anything much over 4-5ft closing out. Choppy water with waves. Suitable for beginner to expert surfers(depending on conditions).

Location: Access to Shellharbour South Beach is via Bollwarroo Parade or Bass Point Tourist Road. Both have car parking.

Beach Patrol:
25 September 2010 to 18 December 2010: No Patrol
19 December 2010 to 30 January 2010: 9.00am - 5.00pm (7 days)
31 January 2011 to 25 April 2011: 9.30am - 5.00pm (weekends only)

Surfing Best Conditions: E, NE, N, NW winds. Type of Break: Choppy water with waves and strong current. A marina is proposed for the north end of this beach which may have a good result for wave refraction. Suitable for beginners.

There will be a range of stalls including handmade arts and crafts, circus toys, childrens wear, gourmet food and handmade jewellery, bags, pet accesories, sweets, honey and . Fresh produce at the market is excellent as well. Musicians and performers will be entertaining at the rotunda during the markets.

After the markets you are welcome to enjoy some lunch in Shellharbour Village and browse the many stores on Addison Street. Come along discover something new in Shellharbour Village.

The company is staffed by an energetic young team, passionate about promoting skydiving as a sport. The skydiving staff are highly experienced in their field, many of the skydiving staff currently compete within the sport on a national and international level. Skydive the Beach is happy to boast 3 World Champions and 7 Australian National Champions on the team.

With soothing meditation music and flickering candles Spa Semiyahn has a contemporary, oriental flair that promotes a sense of tranquility and calm.

All facial, massage and body treatments begin with a personal consultation and commence with refreshments and recovery time. Couples are catered for and all treatments are for both women and men to enjoy.

We specialize in group bookings for hens parties, birthdays, corporate events.

With more than 120 specialty stores and services you'll find a great range and variety for your shopping needs.

Major Stores include:
Kmart
Coles
Target
Harris Scarfe

Your children will also love shopping at Stockland Shellharbour with out specially designed shopping trolleys that look like friendly dinosaurs. Strollasaurus trolleys are available from the Customer Care Centre.

The Customer Care Centre sells Stockland Gift Cards as well as providing a range of free services including directions to store locations, information on public transport and taxi bookings. If you require assistance with our mobility equipment service, our staff at the Customer Care Centre are there to help.

The Australian Motorlife Museum has a unique position in the tourism arena and has a national reputation within the heritage motoring community. The current collection comprises thousands of antique items and continues to grow at an astonishing rate.

The museum is now the home of the Paul Butler Collection which includes about 16 motor vehicles prior to 1930 and many items of memorabilia all of which will be put on exhibition progressively, as they are restored.

A Full fleet of electric golf carts, make for an enjoyable experience at the brilliantly designed links style championship course which is accommodating for all levels of golfers, and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 7 DAYS A WEEK.

Little Tige's Play Centre has a massive indoor play structure with 2 astro slides and 1 big swirl slide. Fabulous toddler area with indor swings, slides, mini structures, cars and motor bikes. 2 mini rollercoasters.

Open all year round in all types of weather. Open from 9am - 7 days.

Discover more about the history of Shellharbour through changing exhibitions of Aboriginal and European culture at Tongarra Museum. Our collection includes artefacts, photographs, oral histories, maps, lithographs and historic documents that relate to Shellharbour City and its people.

Museum staff and volutneers of the Tongarra Heritage Society provide assistance with research on local and family history. Our resources include local histroy publications, valuation books, cemetery records, building registers, conservation reports and a selection of historical maps that may assist you with your inquiries.

Grab a heritage trail and take a walking tour of the historic sites in Albion Park and Shellharbour Village.

Take a look at our on-line exhibitions on our website.

Location: Access to Warilla Beach is via Osbourne Pde, Warilla where there is ample car parking space.

Warilla Beach Patrol:
25 September 2010 to 18 December 2010: 9.30am - 5.00pm (7 days)
19 December 2010 to 30 January 2011: 9.00am - 5.00pm (7 days)
31 January 2011 to 25 April 2011: 9.30am - 5.00pm (7 days)

Surfing Best Conditions: Any swell with NW - SW winds particularly N, NE, E, S, SE, SW. Type of Break: Choppy water with waves and strong current. Flat water at northern end of beach in N, NE wind. Suitable for beginners to experts (depending on conditions).

Darcy Wentworth acquired a large estate around Shellharbour, which he left to five of his children. John Reddall, the grandson of Martha Wentworth, built Wentworth Cottage in 1896. The magnificent home was built on the highest point of Stoney Range, which is now Pioneer Drive.

In 1914 the property was bought by John Carmody and continued by his son John Raymond (Ray) Carmody who spent his entire working life on the family?s dairy farm.

Incorporated in the park is a lookout, which will be known as Carmody?s Lookout in honour of the Carmody family who resided in the homestead for most of the last century and boasts magnificent views of Shellharbour City. Other special features of the picturesque park are two mazes, which occupy the site of the former cottage, which was demolished in 1978.

Services and Facilities
24 bowling lanes, computer scorring, bumper bowling for kids, birthday parties catering for up to 50 children, group and corporate functions catering for up to 50 people, cafe seating for 50 people, fully licensed bar, cosmic "glow in the dark" bowling (Fri-Sat nights), amusement machines, proshop open wed and fri from 6pm

Take a walk through the reserve and enjoy natural flora and fauna. The lookouts at Bushrangers Bay and Maloneys Bay take advantage of the coastal views, follow the Coastal Heritage Walk signs and learn more about the history and heritage of the site to the Aboriginal people. Click here to download the Bass Point Heritage Walk brochure.

In the past the Wodi Wodi tribe had a "walkabout area" between Picton, Stanwell Tops, Marulan and Nowra and would camp at Bass Point. Today Bass Point is entered on the Register of the Australian Heritage Commission and is recognised as one of the two most important archaeological sites on the NSW coast.

The Cities Service Boston Memorial at Bass Point remembers the Australian Soldiers who lost their lives going to the aid of sailors on the American Merchant Ship City Services Boston that ran into the rocks at Bass Point during a storm in May 1943.

Bushrangers Bay is a very popular diving and snorkelling location on the South Coast. The sheltered bay offers vast marine life some of which are rare in this area of the coast.

For more information and a map of the Reserve click to download the Bass Point brochure.

Location:
There are three points of access to the Reserve.
Shellharbour Road, Shellharbour
Blackbutt Way, Barrack Heights
Wattle Road, Flinders

Unique because of its location in the centre of an urban area, the forest contains a diversity of vegetation and wildlife. The area boasts extensive picnic and barbecue facilities as well as children's playgrounds. All year round it is one of our area's most popular family gathering places. A feature is a marvellous open air amphitheatre depicting various Australian wildlife and fauna.

The Reserve consists of various walking trails and vast open spaces as well as picnic facilities with gas and wood BBQ's, a cycleway, on the leash designed dog areas, a childrens playground and amenities.

For more information and a map of the reserve please click here to download the Blackbutt Forest Reserve brochure.

The challenging par 70 layout was designed by McKay and Sons. Each of the 18 holes has its unique features, combining clear creeks, and stunning scenery. The breathtaking surrounds feature the rugged Illawarra escarpment as a backdrop.

The course is open to the public, visitors, or social clubs from dawn till dark every day of the year. Bookings are required for the weekends, and recommended for Fridays.

Visitors can book midweek or weekends as far in advance as required and are welcome to book via email.

The club house has food and beverages, club and buggy hire, and pro shop equipment. Groups can take advantage of our large covered gazebo, and picnic area. The gazebo has gas barbeques and a drink esky. Being a family owned business, we take pride in our course and the service we provide.

Our friendly service and our clear, easy to use programs and equipment will help you to achieve all of your health and fitness goals, in a fun and comfortable environment.

Club O2 is so convenient to get to, located on Shellharbour Road Warilla attatched to Warilla Grove Shopping centre. With hassle free parking, child minding and easy access there are no excuses not to spend some much needed time on your self!

So come along, bring your friends and rejuvenate with Club O2, our staff will help you to destress and inspire you to live a happy healthy lifestyle.

Bus groups by appointment only (Monday- Friday only).

Website: www.crookedriverwines.com

Daisycare Nanny Agency can provide families with a Babysitter for the night to allow parents to enjoy the culinary delights of the area and a night out or offer parents an opportunity to explore the Region knowing that their children are receiving quality, experienced, professional care.

It is becoming more and more popular for couples to involve their children at their wedding. Quite often they can really make the day and give you a nice family feel. We can provide Wedding Nannies to care for children at the reception or care for them in a room at the Reception Venue.

We will provide a full range of toys, play equipment, and creative activities, keeping them busy.

Office hours for bookings 8.30am to 5.30 pm 7 days

He has an extensive collection of limited edition images and canvas artworks that can be viewed at his gallery located in the picturesque Macquarie Pass National Park.

We have a large range of NEW photos in the gallery including some massive canvas artworks. We are currently open on Saturday with opening hours from 10am till 4pm so why not drop in and see whats NEW. To visit the Gallery on another day by appointment, please call 4256 9269 to arrange a suitable time.

Our vessel, Tekin III, is the largest cruising vessel on Jervis Bay, with more than double the capacity of our competitors. Tekin III (to escape) is a 17m triple-deck catamaran, which has been specifically adapted for dolphin and whale watching on Jervis Bay. Being the largest whale watching and dolphin watching vessel in Jervis Bay, you know that whatever the conditions, you will be safe, dry and most importantly, comfortable.

Tekin III has 3 distinct viewing platforms, the premier viewing deck offering unrivalled 360 degree views of Jervis Bay. We have a fully licensed bar on board and we serve complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits on every cruise.

Dolphin Watch Cruises holds the title of the "Best Tour Operator in the South Coast Region, 2005" as judged by South Coast Tourism. Dolphin Watch Cruises is also a 5 times NSW Tourism Award Winner and an 12 times South Coast Region Tourism award winner.

3hr WHALE WATCHING CRUISE - book now to avoid disappointment !!

www.dolphinwatch.com.au

Email - Dolphin Watch

Click here for Tours, Rates and to Book and Pay Online
Children are 4-14 years, children under 4yrs old cruise free. Our new vessel EXTREME- child policy is 1-14 years. For safety purposes, carry on babies, passengers with back injuries or pregnant women, are not permitted on EXTREME.

This is a unique cruise not to be missed! Our crew are very experienced with the Jervis Bay region, With years of on-water experience and local knowledge to give our visitors the oppurtunity to enjoy a unique cruising experience.

WILD ESSENCE is the most loved boat by the DOLPHINS AND WHALES around Jervis Bay, as they race hundreds of metres to play off its bow and have a good look at themselves in the mirrored surface of the underwater windows, thanks to the quite engines and modern hull

Futureworld: National Centre for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) Inc. was formed in 1992 and is an Australian non-profit organisation collaborating with government, private enterprise, professional experts, and the community to create and develop a large comprehensive national centre for demonstrating, exhibiting and promoting Environmentally Appropriate Technologies. Appropriate Technologies are products, processes or systems that use natural resources in a more ecologically sustainable manner, reduce pollution, and/or enhance the quality of life. Inevitably they create beneficial outcomes for regional and national economies.

HARS Aviation Museum is open 7 Days from 9:30am - 3:30pm.

On display at the hangar they have the world famous "Connie" Lockhead Super Constellation. The airliner of the 1950's that conquered the world. Get close up and personal with two Neptune Bombers. Have your photo taken with "Felix" who proudly represents the Black Cat Catalina Squadron of the RAAF. Venture into the huge hangars to see the flying troop carriers of World War 2, the C47 Dakota.

The HARS volunteers are currently working on the restoration of a replica of the "Southern Cross". The "Southern Cross" was piloted by Sir Charles Kingsford Smith in 1928 making the first non-stop flight across the Australian continent and the first non-stop trans Tasman flight to New Zealand. The original "Southern Cross" is housed at the Brisbane Airport International Terminal in a climate controlled glass room of the Kingsford Smith Memorial hangar.

Photography is freely encouraged. A gift shop is located in the hangar to buy aviation souvenirs and memorabilia.

Bus and tour group visits are also available on most days of the week. Please ring John Martin on 0422 278 502 to arrange a tour.

HARS attends open days, airshows and other public events throughout the year. Please check out the calendar of events on the HARS website.

We have put together some fantastic packages to take advantage of the amazing experiences Wollongong and beyond has to offer. We have activities for fun, exploring, spending time with loved ones, adventure and learning.

Stay and play packages
Whale watching
Limousine winery tours
Harley tours
Pamper packages
Sailing tours
Wildlife packages
Great gift ideas
Please take your time to browse the website and see some of the great experiences you could enjoy in the Illawarra.

We have taken the concept of a hotel concierge desk and brought it right to your door. You may be visiting the area and looking for an experience to remember or wanting to make the most of all that Wollongong and surrounds has to offer. If you live locally you might be looking for fun weekend activities that you haven't tried before.

We have combined products from different providers to give you value added service and offer a range of packages not previously available.

We offer home service packages that can be delivered throughout the Illawarra, flower bouquets and boxes, gift boxes and gift vouchers.

Apart from flowers and gift boxes, all our products are purchased as vouchers - service vouchers, experience vouchers and gift vouchers. 'Gift vouchers' are those of monetary value starting from $50 which can be put towards any of our products. All vouchers can be purchased directly through our website and redeemed at a time convenient to you or the voucher recipient. All vouchers are valid for a period of eight months from the date of purchase.

Tree Top Walk & Cafe

Enjoy the unique views from the edge of the Illawarra Escarpement amongst the rainforest canopy, 25 metres above the ground. Walk out on the two springboard cantilevers and dare to climb the spiral stairs to the top of the 45 metre lookout tower - Knights Tower.

Back on solid ground, the Illawarra Fly's Cafe offers a range of food, refreshments and snacks, and the opportunity to browse our range of gifts and souvenirs or simply relax in our visitor centre.

The Treetop Walk
500m long Elevated Steel Canopy Walk, 25m -30m high above forest floor, 45m high spiraling lookout tower (Knight's Tower), Two cantilevered walkways 30m high that take you to the edge, 360 degree panoramic views of the forest & coastline and spectacular views from the Illawarra Escarpment.

The Illawarra Fly offers self guided 1.5km walk with interpretive signage, food & beverage with indoor seating for 110, outdoor seating for 100 and school excursion trips.

PRICES
Adult $24.00
Children $10.00 (6-16Yrs)
Concession $21.00
Family $59.00 ( 2 adults and 2 children) additional child $5 up to 2 children

TO REEDEM A LIVING SOCIAL VOUCHER PLEASE GO DIRECT TO THE ILLAWARRA FLY

• 30 Bay Driving Range, 5 undercover.
• Hire Clubs available for $3 per club.
• 18 Hole Putt Putt (with grass tee and artificial green opening soon.)
• Fully stocked Pro Shop stocking all Major Brands including Ping, Callaway, Titleist, Taylormade, Srixon, Cleveland, Adidas, Footjoy.
• 2 Golf Professionals available for Lessons.
• Fully catered kid's Birthday Parties (from $16.50 per child) and Adult Corporate Days.
• Owned and operated by PGA Golf Professional, John Hufton.

Golf Pro Shop
The proshop at Illawarra Golf Complex is not just a golf shop -- think of it as your full-service golfing headquarters. That's because our pro shop does more than just give you access to a large range of attractive fashion apparel, shoes, equipment and accessories. Look to the proshop when you're looking for help with your game from our AAA PGA Professional or when looking for the perfect gift.

The proshop can arrange lessons for you or gift vouchers for that someone special. We carry merchandise from some of the best brands in the business: Titleist, Ping, Callaway,Taylor Made, Nike and Footjoy. We carry equipment, buggies and do club-fitting as well. Check with us about upcoming demo days so that you can try out new merchandise before you buy.

Get Lessons With Local Pro
Illawarra Golf Complex offers several golf instruction opportunities with our resident PGA Golf Professional and golf clinics held throughout the year. If you are a beginner or an experienced golfer looking to improve your swing and increase the understanding of your game you will benefit by participating in a golf clinic or taking a private lesson at our practice facility. Our clinics are a great way to meet other golfers or invite friends and family to join you in a class. Private lesson packages are the best and most economical way to build confidence in your golf game. We will create a practice routine for you based on your weekly or monthly private lessons and also offer video swing analysis to compliment the learning process.

Putt Putt Birthday Parties
We have several options available; all you need to do is decide what to play and what to eat! We'll do all the rest to make sure the day is fun and stress free with plenty of supervision, prizes throughout the party and most importantly NO cleaning up by you!

Parents are welcome to stay and food platters for the adults are available at a reasonable price. Invitations will be emailed or posted to you, or can be picked up from the Complex when numbers are confirmed. No Booking Fees or Cancellation Fees are applicable with notice.

Memberships
There are several ways to save money thru buying in bulk and to fix your golf swing at the same time. Rewards Card - No Time Limit, Purchase 10 Buckets of balls and receive 11th for free. Range Membership - Credit Card Type Swipe Card

The museum has some local historical railway buildings including the 1915 signal box from Otford (north of Wollongong). See the signal levers and other items that controlled the signals on the Illawarra line for more than 70 years. The original Yallah Station built in 1890 is the platform to wait on until your next ride.

You can find out more about the origins of the museum at the new Ken McCarthy Museum Building that houses items of light railway, photographs and more.

The museum regularly opens to the public with train rides on the Second Sunday of each month, from 10:30am to 4:00pm. On these running days steam and diesel locomotives operate. Kids can take in a ride around the bushland setting at Albion Park. There are extra running days with train rides during school holidays. Please check the events calendar for dates.

The museum is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays for visitors. These are our working days and public inspections are welcome.

As a safety requirement, persons wishing to travel on the miniature train ride must wear enclosed footwear

School educational visits are a specialty and are very welcome. Other group visits such as seniors and motoring clubs can also be arranged. Illawarra Light Railway Museum has a commitment to educate the public in the mechanics, manufacture and operation of steam engines and other mechanical devices used for light railway operations and industry.

The museum site which includes the parkland setting, playground equipment and bbq areas are available for hire for private functions such as Christmas Parties, Weddings or Social Club functions.

Site hire can be organised with or without the railway in operation. Depending on your budget, you may choose from the miniature railway, diesel or steam train or go for all the options!

The shelters in the picnic area can be reserved on running days for groups. Book ahead to avoid disappointment!

You can also show your support for the Illawarra Light Railway Museum by becoming a member which gives you a chance to become involved with the activities and restoration works undertaken by the museum.

Illawarra Light Railway Museum are currently working on a project to extent the track to connect it to the other Historical Aircraft Restoration Society at Illawarra Regional Airport. Take a look at the plans

How much fun can you have in one day?

Killalea Beach "The Farm"
Surfing Best Conditions: Offshore winds blow from the west-northwest with some shelter here from northeast winds. Best Swell is SE. Type of Break: The Farm is an exposed beach and point break that has fairly consistent surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. It very rarely gets crowded. A warning, sharks have been reported here.

The Park comprises of 260 hectares of natural and modified landscape and contains a variety of habitat types including beaches, estuary, mangroves, coastal rainforest and freshwater wetland. It contains at least 3 rare and endangered plant species. Popular activities include surfing (2 beaches), fishing (beach/rock/river), walking and picnicking.

Camping Area Facilities:
Toilets, hot showers, camp kitchen (electric BBQs, wash-up area and undercover dining/seating). All sites are UNPOWERED.
The Camping Area is approximately 10 minutes walk to the Mystics Beach and 15 minutes walk to the Minnamurra River.

The Little Leonardos studio has been created to teach art to children of all ages and capabilities, in a fun and safe environment. Kids can join in regular classes or the school holiday programs are very popular. The school holiday program allow children to create unique artwork through painting, working with clay and craft.

The studio also provides an art as therapy sessions, for those adults who are looking for something different to help unwind from busy stressful lives.

Parking is easy to find on street and parking bay out the back of the building.

Access:
Access to the park starts from the carpark at the foot of the pass on the northern side of the Illawarra Highway, or from the Mount Murray railway station on the Moss Vale - Unanderra line.

Two walking tracks are provided for great bush walking, the Cascades Rainforest Walk and the Glenview Track. The Cascades Rainforest Walk is two kilometres return and starts at the picnic area at the foot of Macquarie Pass. If you follow the 1 kilometre track you will come to the Cascades where the water falls from a height of 20 metres.

The Glenview Track is open to walkers but closed to vehicles. The track crosses a creek which, 400 metres downstream, plunges over the Cascades. It has several branch tracks through tall open forest providing the walker with the opportunity to explore other parts of the forest.

The principal stream through the park is the Macquarie Rivulet. Visitors to Macquarie Pass National Park can relax with a picnic, bushwalking, swimming or observing the beautiful stands of rainforest.

For more information and a map of the park click to download the Macquarie Pass brochure.

This natural setting features small areas of vegetation with a view out to stunning Stack Island. Day visits are very popular, people coming for the scenery, the surfing, for barbecues and picnics.

Surfing Best Conditions: South swells most beneficial. Type of Break: Great beachies here, and good Left breaking off the point over shallow sand and rock bottom. Holds plenty of swell. Suitable for Intermediate Surfers.

The wetlands are an integral part of the Myimbarr Community Park, which cover an expanse of 33 hectares. The park will include six sporting fields and amenities. The park is one of the most significant projects in the region and will become an area of great ecological, scientific and recreational significance.

- 50m Pool
- Toddlers Pool
Summer: Open 7 days from 1 November - 1 April 2011
Winter: Closed

Sessions and lessons are available for all age groups and skill levels. Get into the roller disco on Friday and Saturday nights. It?s a fun night with plenty of games, that will keep you coming back for more.

The rink has a cafe, restrooms, lounges to relax, party rooms, friendly staff and excellent service to make your skating experience complete.

Oak Flats Rollerskating Rink now has an inline roller hockey competition for primary school, high school and a seniors competition. Call us for more details.

Share the experience with all your friends and family, have your next party at the rink.

Not only will it help you find local playgrounds and play services but it also provides playground photos, lists of facilities, map links and more for over 270 playgrounds across the Illawarra and Shoalhaven.

This site aims to provide parents, carers, and anyone involved with children, with information to help them find local playgrounds and play activities. We want to see our outdoor community playspaces used more and the quality of these playspaces improved for the whole community to enjoy.

Park & Play Shellharbour is an exciting new activity for young children and their carers in the Shellharbour area brought to you by Family Services Illawarra. It runs throughout school terms from 10am to 12pm. For locations please click here for the Park & Play Website

FREE weekly play sessions are being held in parks and outdoor spaces in local neighbourhoods around Shellharbour City and all parents and carers of children aged 0-5 years are welcome to get involved.

Included in the centre is the three level maze, separate toddlers area, jumping castles, climbing cave, games room, mini cars and cafe.