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Christmas in the Illawarra 2025

A local guide to slowing down, getting outside and enjoying the festive season close to home.

As the year draws to a close, the Illawarra offers some of its best moments - quiet beaches in the morning, long lunches with friends, coastal walks and time spent with the people who matter most.

This guide has been curated by the team at LJ Hooker Wollongong, Corrimal & Shellharbour as a small thank you to our community. These are places we genuinely love, visit ourselves, and recommend to friends and family at this time of year.

No schedules. No bookings. Just local favourites.

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Christmas Morning & Boxing Day

Whether you’re starting the day early or escaping the midday heat, these spots are perfect for a relaxed festive reset.

  • North Wollongong Beach – A classic for an early swim or a Boxing Day stroll along the sand.

  • Towradgi Rock Pool – Calm, family-friendly and ideal for a morning dip.

  • Austinmer Beach – Quiet in the early hours and perfect for a post-breakfast walk.

  • Wollongong Harbour & Blue Mile – A scenic loop with views, fresh air and room to unwind

Coffee & Brunch Stops

Because Christmas catch-ups often start with good coffee.

  • Diggies, North Wollongong – Coastal views and reliable favourites.
  • Earth Walker & Co – Laid-back, local and consistently great.
  • The Kneading Room – Perfect for long brunches and sharing plates.
  • His Boy Elroy – A local staple for quality coffee and relaxed vibes.

Long Lunches & Easy Dinners

For lingering meals and end-of-year celebrations.

  • Harbourfront Seafood Restaurant – A Wollongong institution for seafood lovers.

  • The Kneading Room – Ideal for group catch-ups and festive grazing.

  • The Imperial at Clifton – Scenic, relaxed and perfect for out-of-town guests.

Walks, Views & Fresh Air

When you need space, quiet and perspective.

  • Sublime Point Lookout – Best enjoyed early in the morning.

  • Mount Keira Ring Track – Shaded, peaceful and ideal for clearing the head.

  • Wollongong Botanic Garden – Open space, picnic spots and time outdoors.

  • Shellharbour Foreshore Walk – Flat, scenic and family-friendly.

Family-Friendly Ideas

Simple outings that everyone can enjoy.

  • Stuart Park – Picnics, playgrounds and room to relax.

  • Wollongong Harbour Lawn – Easy, open and close to everything.

  • Shellharbour Village Foreshore – Cafes, grassed areas and calm water nearby.

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A Note From Our Team

As we take a short break over the festive season, our office will be operating under restricted trading hours. If you need assistance, urgent enquiries will still be monitored.

Thank you for being part of our year. We’re grateful to work within such a connected, vibrant local community and look forward to supporting you into the New Year.

From all of us at LJ Hooker Wollongong, Corrimal & Shellharbour, we wish you a safe, relaxing and enjoyable Christmas.