Robert and Sarah’s guidebook to Wombarra

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Robert and Sarah’s guidebook to Wombarra

Food scene

Great local club with Thai and Aussie menu - eat outside in a large area. Local beers and barefoot bowls
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Scarborough-Wombarra Bowling Club
578 Lawrence Hargrave Dr
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Great local club with Thai and Aussie menu - eat outside in a large area. Local beers and barefoot bowls
Very popular lunch spot (600 metre walk) - no bookings for under 4 people so get there by 11-11.30 to grab a good table. Spectacular views from the garden and bar.
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The Scarborough Hotel
383 Lawrence Hargrave Dr
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Very popular lunch spot (600 metre walk) - no bookings for under 4 people so get there by 11-11.30 to grab a good table. Spectacular views from the garden and bar.
Small village with cafes (Earthwalker, Sketch) Coledale RSL, Coledale Fine Wines (with excellent beer selection)
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Coledale
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Small village with cafes (Earthwalker, Sketch) Coledale RSL, Coledale Fine Wines (with excellent beer selection)
Vintage record shop/cocktail bar - sometimes holds market days outside the shop.
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Franks Wild Years
2 Raymond Rd
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Vintage record shop/cocktail bar - sometimes holds market days outside the shop.
Good beers, cocktails and bar food
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The Old South
303-307 Lawrence Hargrave Dr
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Good beers, cocktails and bar food
Popular cafe - also pick up bread and some delicious home made treats.
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Earth Walker & Co General Store & Cafe
749 Lawrence Hargrave Dr
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Popular cafe - also pick up bread and some delicious home made treats.
Good fish and chips here - includes a pizza joint co-located. Eat across the way at Austi Beach - beware of the well-trained cockatoos that like fish and chips....
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Shells Diner
106 Lawrence Hargrave Dr
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Good fish and chips here - includes a pizza joint co-located. Eat across the way at Austi Beach - beware of the well-trained cockatoos that like fish and chips....
Local favourite restaurant - creative seafood with a Japanese twist. Definitely need to book https://www.southsailor.com.au/ 216 - 218 Lawrence Hargrave. Thirroul. (02) 4268 6008
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South Sailor
216-218 Lawrence Hargrave Dr
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Local favourite restaurant - creative seafood with a Japanese twist. Definitely need to book https://www.southsailor.com.au/ 216 - 218 Lawrence Hargrave. Thirroul. (02) 4268 6008
Best breakfasts.....
Blackbird Thirroul
2 McCauley St
Best breakfasts.....
A great renovation of a classic pub - walking distance (2kms!) along Lawrence Hargrave Drive along the clifftop to Clifton! The have a courtesy bus that you can book so walk there bus back. Good food and views from the restaurant. During summer very crowded, but going along around 8.00 pm sees some of the families go and a bit more space. Open for breakfasts also. There are some open-air tables below the pub and a nice garden to take some photos of the coastal cliffs.
The Imperial at Clifton
A great renovation of a classic pub - walking distance (2kms!) along Lawrence Hargrave Drive along the clifftop to Clifton! The have a courtesy bus that you can book so walk there bus back. Good food and views from the restaurant. During summer very crowded, but going along around 8.00 pm sees some of the families go and a bit more space. Open for breakfasts also. There are some open-air tables below the pub and a nice garden to take some photos of the coastal cliffs.

City/town information

This is a really nice village but in summer it gets crowded early . Surf shops, cafes, homewares, second hand and supermarkets make it the local hub. Recommended cafe is Blackbird and The Old South for bar and snacks.
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Thirroul
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This is a really nice village but in summer it gets crowded early . Surf shops, cafes, homewares, second hand and supermarkets make it the local hub. Recommended cafe is Blackbird and The Old South for bar and snacks.

Sightseeing

This is a really nice short bush walk with waterfalls at the top of the escarpment - just 17 mins drive from Wombarra
Kellys Falls picnic area
This is a really nice short bush walk with waterfalls at the top of the escarpment - just 17 mins drive from Wombarra
Symbio Wildlife Park to get closer than ever before to some of the most amazing animals from Australia and around the world - such as koalas, kangaroos, wombats, possums, cheetahs, lemurs, red pandas, meerkats, monkeys and so much more. Set amongst 16 acres of manicured gardens and complete with a huge new splash park, adventure playground and an abundance of picnic areas - Symbio provides the ultimate day of family fun. 17 minutes drive from Wombarra - visit on the way to or from Sydney at 5 Lawrence Hargrave Drive just off the M1.
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Symbio Wildlife Park
11 Lawrence Hargrave Dr
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Symbio Wildlife Park to get closer than ever before to some of the most amazing animals from Australia and around the world - such as koalas, kangaroos, wombats, possums, cheetahs, lemurs, red pandas, meerkats, monkeys and so much more. Set amongst 16 acres of manicured gardens and complete with a huge new splash park, adventure playground and an abundance of picnic areas - Symbio provides the ultimate day of family fun. 17 minutes drive from Wombarra - visit on the way to or from Sydney at 5 Lawrence Hargrave Drive just off the M1.
Just a few minutes walk around the beach or along Lawrence Hargrave Drive - two pools for children and a larger pool. Great if you do not want to battle the waves.
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Wombarra Rock Pool
Reef Avenue
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Just a few minutes walk around the beach or along Lawrence Hargrave Drive - two pools for children and a larger pool. Great if you do not want to battle the waves.
A 6.5 Km hike between Stanwell Park and Coalcliff taking in the 'amphitheatre' - walk through the rainforest, and escarpment landscapes with great views. Some challenging bits (proper shoes) and can be muddy after rain. Circuit by going up the track and walking back along Lawrence Hargrave Drive. Can use the train to get back to a starting point.
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Wodi Wodi Walking Track
Wodi Wodi Walking Track
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A 6.5 Km hike between Stanwell Park and Coalcliff taking in the 'amphitheatre' - walk through the rainforest, and escarpment landscapes with great views. Some challenging bits (proper shoes) and can be muddy after rain. Circuit by going up the track and walking back along Lawrence Hargrave Drive. Can use the train to get back to a starting point.
Wombarra - Mermaid Pool going to left along the beach until you come to the end of the sand. A natural rock pool with waves that crash over the end. Children can play in the shallow end under supervision. Caution at the deep pool at the end. At low tide, starting from Scarborough Beach, it is possible to walk from Wombarra to Thirroul (8km) along the coastline. Some rock hopping required and do not attempt during high tide or large surf days. return with the Number 2 Bus (along Lawrence Hargrave Drive or the train to Wombarra. Printed guide in the unit for this walk.
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Scarborough Beach
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Wombarra - Mermaid Pool going to left along the beach until you come to the end of the sand. A natural rock pool with waves that crash over the end. Children can play in the shallow end under supervision. Caution at the deep pool at the end. At low tide, starting from Scarborough Beach, it is possible to walk from Wombarra to Thirroul (8km) along the coastline. Some rock hopping required and do not attempt during high tide or large surf days. return with the Number 2 Bus (along Lawrence Hargrave Drive or the train to Wombarra. Printed guide in the unit for this walk.
It is possible to walk the Sea Cliff and take in the spectacular views. Park at Clifton (near the old School of Arts) or Coal Cliff. At the midpoint near the large pine trees, there is a gate and a track under the bridge to the platforms below for a different view.
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Podul Sea Cliff
Lawrence Hargrave Drive
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It is possible to walk the Sea Cliff and take in the spectacular views. Park at Clifton (near the old School of Arts) or Coal Cliff. At the midpoint near the large pine trees, there is a gate and a track under the bridge to the platforms below for a different view.
Located at the back of Austimer, this track pretty much goes straight up the Escarpment with stairs and ladders - a good work out!
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Sublime Point walking track
Sublime Point Walking Track
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Located at the back of Austimer, this track pretty much goes straight up the Escarpment with stairs and ladders - a good work out!
The best views along the coast plus soft serve ice creams and crazy paragliders launching themselves off the cliff. A historic site where Lawrence Hargrave came up with the principles of manned flight using box kite designs.
Bald Hill lookout Hill End
The best views along the coast plus soft serve ice creams and crazy paragliders launching themselves off the cliff. A historic site where Lawrence Hargrave came up with the principles of manned flight using box kite designs.
The Royal National Park is a gem - placed between Sydney and the Illawarra. A few minutes drive past Bald Hill gets you to the Otford Lookout and start (or end) of the Coastal Track. Even just a few km along this track and you get great clifftop views, bush and some rainforest. Also, a good cafe along the road here. Charges apply if you go further into the park to places like Wattamolla Beach.
Parcul Național Royal
The Royal National Park is a gem - placed between Sydney and the Illawarra. A few minutes drive past Bald Hill gets you to the Otford Lookout and start (or end) of the Coastal Track. Even just a few km along this track and you get great clifftop views, bush and some rainforest. Also, a good cafe along the road here. Charges apply if you go further into the park to places like Wattamolla Beach.