What's On in Stanwell Park

What's on in Stanwell Park, NSW


Stanwell Park is a attractive beachside holiday centre and daytrip spot located at the south end of the Royal National Park, about 48 km south of Sydney. Stanwell Park and Stanwell Tops are the first villages drivers encounter after leaving Royal National Park when journeying south from Sydney. Stanwell Park is also the most northernlyof the main beaches north of Wollongong. Stanwell Park is internationally known as being the home of the early Australian aviation pioneer, Lawrence Hargrave, who created the box kite for manned flight and was one of the original pioneers of aviation. Stanwell Park is still well liked for hang gliding and there are several operators that offer tandem flights from the cliffs where Hargrave flew his kites. Stanwell Park is also well known for its attractive surfing beach and stunning coastline. Things to do a see include: # Enjoy the views from Bald Hill Lookout # Visiting Symbio Wildlife Gardens, a bushland zoo with more than 1,000 animals in an open environment. # Walk across the famous Sea Cliff Bridge on the Grand Pacific Drive. # Join in on the Festival of Flight in November # Take a tandem hang gliding ride with HangglideOz and other hang gliding providers in the area # Illawarra Rhododendrum Gardens# Nan Tien Temple # Wombarra Sculpture Garden # Surfing at Stanwell Park beach which is patrolled during the summer months # Go bushwalking and rock climbing in the hills and escarpment area surrounding Stanwell Park; including the famous Wodi Wodi Track. # Many Sporting options are available including golf, fishing, kayaking, lawn bowls, horse riding and tennis. Wolongong has an wide range of entertainment and amusement venues and there are many clubs and pubs in the surrounding towns and villages.


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