| 5 km from dapto train station, this relaxed low-rise motel is also 7 km from nan tien temple, the largest buddhist temple in the southern hemisphere, and 16 km from lake illawarra. upgraded rooms add kitchenettes and whirlpool tubs. all also offer minifridges, microwaves and toasters, along with tea and coffeemakers. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. room service is available. set 1. featuring exposed brick walls, the simply furnished rooms have cable tv and paid wi-fi. amenities include an informal restaurant and bar, an indoor heated pool and a hot tub. the motel also offers free parking, a bbq area and laundry facilities
Sydney Airport 1 hr 13
Flagstaff Point Lighthouse (Wollongong Head) (17 min)
Built in 1936 & still in use, this electric lighthouse is constructed of reinforced concrete. Port Kembla Beach (14 min) Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk (48 min)
Adventure, zip line, and rainforest Lake Illawarra (19 min)
This large coastal lagoon offers fishing, prawning & sailing, plus pelicans, swans & other birds. HARS Aviation Museum (12 min)
Guided tours of cockpits & decommissioned airplanes, including a Boeing 747, plus jet engines. Wollongong Beach (15 min)
Sandy surfing beach with rugged natural scenery & seasonal lifeguards. Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area (17 min)
Hiking & biking amid a bird-rich forest & sandstone cliffs, with scenic viewpoints plus a BBQ area. Wollongong Botanic Garden (11 min)
Botanic garden featuring themed areas with native & exotic plants, along with educational programs. Minnamurra Rainforest Centre (29 min) Killalea Reserve (22 min) Cathedral Rocks (24 min)
Dramatic basalt rock formations shaped by the waves, a popular spot for watching the sunrise. Mount Keira (20 min)
City views attract hikers to this tree-covered peak with a summit lookout & multiple trails. Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse (17 min)
1871 wrought-iron lighthouse & local heritage site, inactive since 1974 but restored in 2002. Jamberoo Action Park (21 min)
Water park with a wave pool, kid area & slides, plus activities such as mini-golf & chairlift rides. Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple (9 min)
Large Buddhist temple complex for classes & retreats, with on-site lodging, dining hall & a museum. | 
