Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

#2520 among destinations in Australia

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Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

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The Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area is a protected area located west of Wollongong in eastern Australia. The conservation area is a popular location for recreation, including bush walking, scenic viewing, picnicking, camping, bird watching, rock climbing and horse riding. The park comprises six separate sections extending over 40 kilometres, from Stanwell Park in the north to Horsely in the south. ()

Elevation: 1148 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 34°22'28"S, 150°51'19"E

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New South WalesAustralia

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Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wollongong Entertainment Centre, Wollongong Central, Wollongong Botanic Garden, Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse.

4.5 miSE
Concert hall, Sport, Sport venue
Wollongong Entertainment Centre, Wollongong
116 min walk • The Wollongong Entertainment Centre, known locally as the WIN Entertainment Centre, stands as a testament to the lively sports and events scene in the coastal city of Wollongong, Australia. This multipurpose arena, nestled in the heart of the city, is a beacon for...
4 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Wollongong Central, Wollongong
104 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the coastal city of Wollongong, Australia, Wollongong Central is a vibrant shopping centre that serves as a bustling hub of retail, dining, and entertainment. This expansive complex is not merely a place to shop; it's a central gathering point...
2.7 miSE
Garden, Park, Botanical garden
Wollongong Botanic Garden, Wollongong
69 min walk • Nestled within the vibrant city of Wollongong, Australia, the Wollongong Botanic Garden is a verdant oasis that offers a serene retreat from urban life. This botanical haven is an enchanting blend of natural beauty, horticultural diversity, and educational...
4.3 miSE
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse, Wollongong
110 min walk • The Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse stands as a historic beacon in the coastal city of Wollongong, Australia. Erected in 1871, this classic lighthouse has been a guiding light for mariners navigating the waters of the Illawarra coastline for over a century.
4.3 miSE
Harbor
Wollongong Harbour, Wollongong
109 min walk • Nestled in the coastal city of Wollongong, Australia, the Wollongong Harbour Precinct is a historic and picturesque destination that attracts both locals and tourists alike. Known for its natural beauty and maritime heritage, the harbour is a focal point of the city's...
4.1 miSE
Historical place, Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Michael's Cathedral, Wollongong
104 min walk • St Michael's Cathedral is a heritage-listed Anglican cathedral at Church Street, Wollongong, City of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. It is the principal Anglican church in the city of Wollongong and the mother-church of the Bishop of Wollongong. It was designed by Edmund Blacket and built from 1858 to 1859.
4.3 miSE
Museum
Old Wollongong Telegraph and Post Office, Wollongong
111 min walk • The Old Wollongong Telegraph and Post Office is a heritage-listed former government offices, telegraph station and post office and now local history museum at 11 Market Street, Wollongong, in the City of Wollongong local government area of New South Wales, Australia. James Barnet designed the 1882 extension and expansion.
1.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Brokers Nose, Wollongong
34 min walk • Brokers Point or Brokers Nose or Corrimal Peak or Brokers Peak, is a point on the Illawarra Range, in the state of New South Wales, Australia.
2.1 miS
Hiking destination with a lookout point
Mount Keira, Wollongong
55 min walk • Mount Keira is a suburb and mountain in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. Mount Keira is a site of significant cultural heritage for the Wodi Wodi people.
3.9 miSE
Forts and castles
Smiths Hill Fort, Wollongong
101 min walk • Smiths Hill Fort was a fort at North Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. The fort was also known as Wollongong Fort.
3.4 miSE
Botanical garden
Puckeys Estate Reserve, Wollongong
87 min walk • Puckey's Estate Reserve is a coastal nature reserve in North Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. It is mainly she-oak forest, but also has sand dune and wetland areas, including areas along Para Creek.