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Stanwell Park Beach in Wollongong, New South Wales.

Stanwell Park Beach, Wollongong: rips, surfing and paragliding from Bald Hill

Stanwell Park Beach is the northernmost patrolled beach in Wollongong, New South Wales. It offers strong surf, serious rips and tandem paragliding from Bald Hill. Where is Stanwell Park Beach near Wollongong? Stanwell Park Beach north of Wollongong, New South Wales, is one of the…

The ocean pools at Austinmer Beach, Wollongong.

Austinmer Beach, Wollongong: ocean pools, parking and rip warnings

Austinmer Beach is a compact Illawarra surf beach with two rock pools and a children's playground. It is a short walk from the train station, but swimmers must stay between the flags. How to get to Austinmer Beach from Austinmer Station Austinmer Beach, NSW, is…

Thirroul Beach in Wollongong, New South Wales.

Thirroul Beach, Wollongong: surf, Olympic-sized pool and dog rules

Thirroul Beach is a surf beach in northern Wollongong with a free Olympic-sized saltwater pool next door. Swimmers should stay between the flags, and dog owners should check the timed rules. In northern Wollongong, Thirroul Beach offers good surf conditions, an Olympic-sized pool, a beach…