Nearby
Lake Illawarra This large tidal estuary was once a valuable source of food for the Wadi Wadi people. It is home to waterbirds such as black swans, pelicans and royal spoonbills and has plenty of pleasant picnic and barbecue areas. The lake is excellent for boating, swimming, waterskiing, windsurfing, fishing and prawning. 7 km N.
Blackbutt Forest Reserve: remnant of coastal plain forest in urban area. Walking trails offer views of Lake Illawarra and Illawarra Escarpment; 2 km W. Killalea Recreation Park: foreshore picnic area with an ideal beach for surfing, diving, snorkelling and fishing; 3 km S. Bass Point Aquatic and Marine Reserve: top spot for scuba diving, snorkelling, fishing and surfing, with a nice picnic area on the shore; 5 km SE. Tongarra Museum: showcases the history of the area through photographs, maps and sketches; 11 km W. Crooked River Wines: specialty of the house is Chardonnay White Port, with gorgeous restaurant also on site; 20 km S.
