| minimalist suites add living areas, sofabeds and full kitchens. dating back to the 1950s, this low-rise roadside motel is 7 km from shellharbour beach north and 8 km from both jamberoo action park and lake illawarra. . other amenities include a liquor shop, a casino and a kids' play area, plus a free local shuttle and parking. spartan rooms feature flat-screen tvs and kitchenettes. there's a casual european and australian restaurant, and a bar offering live music
Sydney Airport 1 hr 23
Jamberoo Action Park (12 min)
Water park with a wave pool, kid area & slides, plus activities such as mini-golf & chairlift rides. Cathedral Rocks (12 min)
Dramatic basalt rock formations shaped by the waves, a popular spot for watching the sunrise. Kiama Lighthouse (16 min)
Simple, landmark lighthouse in a parking lot founded in 1887 & still in operation today. Minnamurra Rainforest Centre (20 min) Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk (40 min)
Adventure, zip line, and rainforest HARS Aviation Museum (18 min)
Guided tours of cockpits & decommissioned airplanes, including a Boeing 747, plus jet engines. Flagstaff Point Lighthouse (Wollongong Head) (26 min)
Built in 1936 & still in use, this electric lighthouse is constructed of reinforced concrete. Budderoo National Park (1 hr 4)
Sizable, scenic option featuring waterfalls, a boardwalk through a rainforest & picnic areas. Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple (19 min)
Large Buddhist temple complex for classes & retreats, with on-site lodging, dining hall & a museum. Kiama Blowhole (16 min)
This popular blowhole along the coastline at Kiama Harbour can spray water up to 25m in the air. Carrington Falls (36 min)
Popular waterfall with viewing platforms, trails & facilities for barbecuing & picnicking. Mount Keira (30 min)
City views attract hikers to this tree-covered peak with a summit lookout & multiple trails. Killalea Reserve (10 min) Wollongong Botanic Garden (21 min)
Botanic garden featuring themed areas with native & exotic plants, along with educational programs. Lake Illawarra (12 min)
This large coastal lagoon offers fishing, prawning & sailing, plus pelicans, swans & other birds. | 
