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Illawarra Stretching along the coast from the Royal National Park, south of Sydney, to the Shoalhaven River, the region is ideal for leisurely touring and weekend escapes. The Blowhole at Kiama attracts visitors from around the world. Kiama is an amazing contrast of rugged coastlines with the rolling green hills of the Jamberoo For something straight out of the Far East don't miss the Nan Tien Buddhist Temple, at Berkeley. The prime objective of the temple is to promote cultural exchange and promote understanding of Buddhism in the Southern Hemisphere. Set on 55 hilltop acres, the temple comprises the Great Hero Hall (main shrine) with five majestic Buddha statues and 8000 niches of smaller Buddha images around the walls. Regular tours and courses in Buddhism are available. Jamberoo Recreation Park, Jamberoo. Enjoy the thrills and spills of the giant water slides, face the challenge of a hair-raising mountain slide (toboggans), leap into deep water from the rock five metres above, play mini golf or enjoy the spectacular views from the chairlift. Other activities include a mini racing car track, high-powered mini boat rides around the lake or a bobsled with goes up to 70kms per hour. The park features picnic grounds and barbecue facilities. Minmurra Rainforest Centre, Jamberoo. An elevated boardwalk will take you through several types of rainforest with over 90 different species of ferns and over 80 different species of native trees including the rare Illawarra fig, red cedar, cabbage tree, palms and Elkhorns. Wildlife includes lyrebirds, parrots and honeyeaters. Be sure to take time to do the two-hour return walk to Minnamurra Falls. The first 900 metres of the walk has wheelchair access. Symbio
Koala Gardens, Stamwell Tops. Here you will find 120 species
of animals including Ostrich, Deer, Emus, Dingos and at least
50 child-friendly free roaming Kangaroos. Be sure to check out
the Pelicans, Tasmanian Devils, Koalas, Peacocks (including rare
white ones) and baby Monkeys.
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