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Suburb of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
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Stanwell Park is a northern suburb of Wollongong, the centre of the Illawarra region of New South Wales. The settlement is home to about 1400 people, a dormitory and satellite suburb for commuters to the nearby cities of Sydney and Wollongong, and a popular tourist destination.
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A local art gallery with a mix of traditional and quirky styles.
One of the 'gong's most famous coastal lookouts with great views of Sea Cliff Bridge from afar. It is a pain to get to on foot, though.
An abandoned rail tunnel that once formed part of the South Coast Line between Stanwell Park and Otford. It stretches for 1.57 km one-way – however, the northern section is private property and the tunnel may be closed at any point in time.
Curved railway viaduct over Stanwell Creek Gorge
This viaduct built in the 1910s above Stanwell Creek Gorge – the specific route was chosen due to problems with the old railway route, forcing the construction of a new track higher up the mountainside. At above the creek bed, surrounded by rainforest and containing around five million bricks, it is the largest railway viaduct in Australia.
Outdoor dining/cafe.
By train
Stanwell Park Station is the only station within Stanwell Park.
Most of the area in Stanwell Park is walkable. TfNSW bus route 15 connects Stanwell Tops to Stanwell Park Station and Helensburgh.
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