Marieka’s guidebook for Stanwell Park + Surrounds
Sightseeing
Here you can pick your own apples (or stone fruit in summer), buy cider, apple specialty products. They often have a great pop up café – check website for details and picking seasons (cafe not open in winter).
https://www.darkes.com.au
Darkes Cider
259 Darkes Forest RdHere you can pick your own apples (or stone fruit in summer), buy cider, apple specialty products. They often have a great pop up café – check website for details and picking seasons (cafe not open in winter).
https://www.darkes.com.au
You can hand feed Wallabies and visit many animals here. Only 8 mins drive from the unit.
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Symbio Wildlife Park
11 Lawrence Hargrave DrYou can hand feed Wallabies and visit many animals here. Only 8 mins drive from the unit.
Nice place to swim and wonder around finding treasures in the rock pools. Austimeer and Wombarra also have ocean pools.
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Coalcliff Rock Pools
Paterson RoadNice place to swim and wonder around finding treasures in the rock pools. Austimeer and Wombarra also have ocean pools.
Our favourite bush walking tracks within 10mins drive:
-COASTAL TRACK
Start near Otford Pantry or Bald Hill. Spectacular walk along the cliffs, can cont. on to Figure 8 pools but always check the tide/ waves before going.
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/the-coast-track
-WODI WODI track
This amazing track weaves through dense forest in the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/new-south-wales/wodi-wodi-track
-WERONG & BULGO BEACH track
The Werrong and Bulgo beach trails in Royal National Park are challenging tracks that start with stunning coastal views and end at a beautiful secluded beach.
https://www.weekendnotes.com/werrong-beach-track-bulgo-beach-track/
-KELLY’S FALLS
Flat easy return walk along cliff edge OR a very challenging walk down to the waterfall.
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/picnic-areas/kellys-falls-picnic-area
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Wodi Wodi Walking Track
Wodi Wodi Walking TrackOur favourite bush walking tracks within 10mins drive:
-COASTAL TRACK
Start near Otford Pantry or Bald Hill. Spectacular walk along the cliffs, can cont. on to Figure 8 pools but always check the tide/ waves before going.
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/the-coast-track
-WODI WODI track
This amazing track weaves through dense forest in the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/australia/new-south-wales/wodi-wodi-track
-WERONG & BULGO BEACH track
The Werrong and Bulgo beach trails in Royal National Park are challenging tracks that start with stunning coastal views and end at a beautiful secluded beach.
https://www.weekendnotes.com/werrong-beach-track-bulgo-beach-track/
-KELLY’S FALLS
Flat easy return walk along cliff edge OR a very challenging walk down to the waterfall.
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/picnic-areas/kellys-falls-picnic-area
Food scene
Husk Organics
109 Lawrence Hargrave DriveBest Coffee in Stanwell Park
THE IMPERIAL HOTEL - Clifton
Amazing views and decent food. Recommend going for early breakfast and sitting out by a window. They also have a courtesy bus (check website), we like to walk there (90min) along sea cliff bridge and catch the courtesy bus back to Stanwell Park.
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The Imperial at Clifton
315 Lawrence Hargrave DriveTHE IMPERIAL HOTEL - Clifton
Amazing views and decent food. Recommend going for early breakfast and sitting out by a window. They also have a courtesy bus (check website), we like to walk there (90min) along sea cliff bridge and catch the courtesy bus back to Stanwell Park.
FRANCO PIZZA BAR – Thirroul
Excellent pizza and modern Italian restaurant. Go there if only for the tiramisu (but everything is delicious!) Bookings essential ph 4210 9214
francopizza.com.au
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Franco Pizza Bar
382-384 Lawrence Hargrave DriveFRANCO PIZZA BAR – Thirroul
Excellent pizza and modern Italian restaurant. Go there if only for the tiramisu (but everything is delicious!) Bookings essential ph 4210 9214
francopizza.com.au
Stanwell Park's newest Cafe; Great food and cakes
Next door, check out Just Peachy Ceramics https://peacharoo.co/ and Dumped and Ditched for unique restored furniture
STANWELL PALMS General Cafe
111 Lawrence Hargrave DriveStanwell Park's newest Cafe; Great food and cakes
Next door, check out Just Peachy Ceramics https://peacharoo.co/ and Dumped and Ditched for unique restored furniture
Laid back bowling club with great Thai food, views of the ocean
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Wombarra Bowling Club, Lawrence Hargrave Dr station
Laid back bowling club with great Thai food, views of the ocean
Bar/ Record Store
Franks Wild Years
2 Raymond Rd