Nearby:
Royal NP (35 km north): magnificent 15 000 ha park that is Australia's oldest and world’s second oldest (after Yellowstone, US). 100 km of walking tracks and spectacular coastal views with a huge habitat diversity.
Lake Illawarra (5 km south):spans from Pacific Ocean to Illawarra Range foothills with fishing, prawning and sailing. 
Nan Tien Temple (5 km sw): translation of the name is ‘Southern Paradise’ and this is the largest Buddhist temple in the southern hemisphere. This ‘orthodox’ temple holds regular weekend retreats and various festivals throughout the year.
Port Kembla (10 km south): major iron and steel works.
Lawrence Hargrave Memorial & Lookout (36 km north): site of early aviator’s first flight attempt and now popular for hang-gliding.
Garawarra State Conservation Area (38 km n): 900 ha park of rainforest pockets, heathlands, echidnas, lyrebirds, bushwalking trails.
Heathcote NP (40 km north): truly scenic 2 250 ha park of rocky bushland, hidden pools, diverse habitats.

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