Leafy beach retreat
My favourite cafe
If you don't feel like making your morning coffee at home this cafe is a two minute walk (top of driveway and turn left) and makes an excellent brew. The food is nice as well.
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LOAF Kitchen
91a Lawrence Hargrave DrIf you don't feel like making your morning coffee at home this cafe is a two minute walk (top of driveway and turn left) and makes an excellent brew. The food is nice as well.
A really nice relaxing cafe newly opened a short walk further than Loaf Cafe. Great coffee and artisan bread on weekends.
Husk Organics
A really nice relaxing cafe newly opened a short walk further than Loaf Cafe. Great coffee and artisan bread on weekends.
Funky wholesome cafe with great coffee off the main drag in Austinmer 15 min drive south from Stanwell Park. Open for breakfast and lunch seating inside or on the pavement in a historic cute, quiet street.
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Moore Street General
38 Moore StFunky wholesome cafe with great coffee off the main drag in Austinmer 15 min drive south from Stanwell Park. Open for breakfast and lunch seating inside or on the pavement in a historic cute, quiet street.
Great outdoor cafe at the Timbermill Studios where you can enjoy a coffee and a bite to eat. Set in the surrounds of the artists collective and great homewares shop right beside it. Head south 20 minutes from Stanwell Park to Bulli - opposite Woolworths supermarket.
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Timbermill Studios
6 Molloy StGreat outdoor cafe at the Timbermill Studios where you can enjoy a coffee and a bite to eat. Set in the surrounds of the artists collective and great homewares shop right beside it. Head south 20 minutes from Stanwell Park to Bulli - opposite Woolworths supermarket.
Sightseeing
Symbio Wildlife Park is a family owned and operated zoo located near the entrance of Helensburgh just off the Highway at the top of the escarpment - 10 minutes from Stanwell Park.
Nestled on 16 acres of manicured gardens, Symbio is home to Australian animal favourites as well as a large range of amazing exotic animals, which include cheetahs, ring-tailed lemurs, red pandas, meerkats, small monkeys and many more.
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Symbio Wildlife Park
11 Lawrence Hargrave DrSymbio Wildlife Park is a family owned and operated zoo located near the entrance of Helensburgh just off the Highway at the top of the escarpment - 10 minutes from Stanwell Park.
Nestled on 16 acres of manicured gardens, Symbio is home to Australian animal favourites as well as a large range of amazing exotic animals, which include cheetahs, ring-tailed lemurs, red pandas, meerkats, small monkeys and many more.
One of the most popular spots to visit in The Royal National Park. You need to hike to reach the pools, and at times it can be slippery and steep, but the effort is worth it. The natural rock formations, shaped like the number eight, are quite small in size, but collectively they make for an amazing photo. Best to visit early on a weekday in summer, not only to avoid the crowds but also because it can take a while to reach the pools. A 10 min drive to start of walk near Otford. Please see my guidebook on the bookshelf for more specific instructions on how to get there.
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Piscinele Figură 8
One of the most popular spots to visit in The Royal National Park. You need to hike to reach the pools, and at times it can be slippery and steep, but the effort is worth it. The natural rock formations, shaped like the number eight, are quite small in size, but collectively they make for an amazing photo. Best to visit early on a weekday in summer, not only to avoid the crowds but also because it can take a while to reach the pools. A 10 min drive to start of walk near Otford. Please see my guidebook on the bookshelf for more specific instructions on how to get there.
Essentials
My closest supermarket - Coles is situated 7 minutes up the escarpment in the village. Follow the signs to Helensburgh and you will find all the ammenities including butchers, bakers, post office, newsagency etc.
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Coles Helensburgh
Walker StreetMy closest supermarket - Coles is situated 7 minutes up the escarpment in the village. Follow the signs to Helensburgh and you will find all the ammenities including butchers, bakers, post office, newsagency etc.
IGA Thirroul is a little more gourmet than Coles Helensburgh and is situated 20 min south of Stanwell Park over the bridge.
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IGA
275 Lawrence Hargrave DrIGA Thirroul is a little more gourmet than Coles Helensburgh and is situated 20 min south of Stanwell Park over the bridge.
Food scene
Cosy small popular seafood restaurant in Thirroul 15 min drive from south Stanwell Park.
Trip advisor comments:
Seafood, Sushi, Wine Bar, Australian, Vegetarian Friendly
“Service was great and wine list interesting and good quality.”
“... fish tacos, salmon poke bowl, dumplings, yuzu salad, Korean fried chicken...”
“... the korean fried chicken, prawn dumplings and calamari (all of which arri...”
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South Sailor
216-218 Lawrence Hargrave DrCosy small popular seafood restaurant in Thirroul 15 min drive from south Stanwell Park.
Trip advisor comments:
Seafood, Sushi, Wine Bar, Australian, Vegetarian Friendly
“Service was great and wine list interesting and good quality.”
“... fish tacos, salmon poke bowl, dumplings, yuzu salad, Korean fried chicken...”
“... the korean fried chicken, prawn dumplings and calamari (all of which arri...”
A great place for a quick casual bite. The sushi is fresh and you can get poke bowls or other Japanese dishes. It’s bright and casual for a quick easy bite. South to Thirroul 20 minutes from Stanwell Park.
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Toro Sushiya
369 Lawrence Hargrave DrA great place for a quick casual bite. The sushi is fresh and you can get poke bowls or other Japanese dishes. It’s bright and casual for a quick easy bite. South to Thirroul 20 minutes from Stanwell Park.
Great little authentic Japanese restaurant less than 10 min up the road on the main street of Helensburgh opposite Coles supermarket.
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Sanpo Japanese Restaurant
20 Walker StreetGreat little authentic Japanese restaurant less than 10 min up the road on the main street of Helensburgh opposite Coles supermarket.
Drinks and Entertainment
Sweeping coastal views - a great spot for a drink and chips on the deck or lawn but try eating at one of the other local eateries. South 15 min from Stanwell Park.
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Headlands Hotel Austinmer Beach
Sweeping coastal views - a great spot for a drink and chips on the deck or lawn but try eating at one of the other local eateries. South 15 min from Stanwell Park.
If you want to escape the tourist traps this is a good local. Beer and barefoot bowls on the green with a view to the ocean and escarpment. Sometimes there are bands on the weekends and the Thai bistro is good. Nothing much has changed here since the 60’s.
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Scarborough-Wombarra Bowling Club
578 Lawrence Hargrave DrIf you want to escape the tourist traps this is a good local. Beer and barefoot bowls on the green with a view to the ocean and escarpment. Sometimes there are bands on the weekends and the Thai bistro is good. Nothing much has changed here since the 60’s.
It’s touristy but the beer garden is beautiful with sweeping views up and down the coast. A perfect spot for a coffee or afternoon beer. Food is over priced and nothing to rave about but perfectly fine. South of Stanwell Park 15 min.
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The Scarborough Hotel
383 Lawrence Hargrave DrIt’s touristy but the beer garden is beautiful with sweeping views up and down the coast. A perfect spot for a coffee or afternoon beer. Food is over priced and nothing to rave about but perfectly fine. South of Stanwell Park 15 min.
The renovated historic building is home to the Resin Brewing company in Bulli. Enjoy local craft beer, with great food and atmosphere. The train station is a stones throw away so it's also an option if you don't want to drive. Head South 20 min down a side road close to Woolworths.
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Resin Brewing
8 Station StThe renovated historic building is home to the Resin Brewing company in Bulli. Enjoy local craft beer, with great food and atmosphere. The train station is a stones throw away so it's also an option if you don't want to drive. Head South 20 min down a side road close to Woolworths.