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Suburb of City of Shellharbour, New South Wales, Australia
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Shellharbour is a coastal city of 76,271 (2021) in between Wollongong and the Shoalhaven, in the Illawarra region of New South Wales halfway between Wollongong and Kiama.
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A project was started to build an exhibition facility for the aircraft of the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society who have an existing base there. HARS has completed a major hanger, part of an ongoing project. HARS has an extensive static aircraft display and many operational aircraft including the only remaining flying Super Constellation in the world.
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Minnamurra Beach
Famous surfing spot with 1.5 km of pristine beach. Access is via rather steep path down from the parking lot. No lifeguards or other facilities.
The far end of the beach turns into a sand spit with the Minnamurra River and the town of Minnamurra in Kiama on the other side. Tides and currents permitting, it's possible to wade or kayak across.
Tandem Skydiving over Shellharbour Marina and Bass Point. Photogenic location makes for the perfect skydive backdrop. Skydiving around Sydney at its best. Only 90 minutes south of Sydney and 20 minutes south of Wollongong.
Whale-watching boat tours leaving from Shellharbour, south of Wollongong. The two-hour tours run May–November and take you into the Tasman Sea to look for migrating humpback whales. In winter the whales head north for warmer waters, and in spring they come back south with their new calves. Outside of the migration season, Shellharbour Wild also offers nature tours to the Five Islands, where you might see dolphins and seals.
Stir-fries, noodles, curries and salads in a cosy setting.
Large shopping complex including a Stockland mall.
By bike
If you are a keen cyclist, it is also a nice ride from Wollongong mostly along the coast.
By car
The town is about 85 km and 2 hours' drive from Sydney. Go past the end of the freeway from Sydney, and Shellharbour town is off to your left, follow the signs.
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