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Sharing local knowledge

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Inspired by the Illawarra

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Summer Calendar The 18 Days to Christmas Show Find unique original artwork at the annual countdown to Christmas exhibition at Articles Fine Art Gallery in Stanwell Park. Look out for paintings of Paris by Peter Fennell; new Purple Pots from Victoria by Klei Pottery; Resin Seascape paintings by Lorena Chivu; Ceramics

by Southern Highlands potter Neil Boughton; Australian humorous paintings by cartoonist Paul Dorin; Quirky Animal Pottery Figures by Lesley & Lloyd Gallegos and Wildlife paintings by Hunter Valley artist James Hough.

Articles Fine Art Gallery, 111 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Stanwell Park, 4294 2491.

Christmas Twilight Markets 1. Christmas Twilight Edition – The Farm’s Market.

Killalea State Park. Sun, 15 Dec, 4-8pm.

2. Foragers Twilight Christmas Festival (Bulli Showground). Sun, 22 Dec, 5-10pm 3. Coledale Christmas Twilight Market (Coledale Public School), Sun, 22 Dec, 2-8pm Dec 12-Feb 22: Sunset Cinema season Bring a picnic, and enjoy outdoor movies, such as The Lion King, Love Actually, Die Hard and Elf. Evenings at Wollongong Botanic Garden. www.sunsetcinema.com.au/wollongong

Jan 16-19: Illawarra Folk Festival The world-renowned music festival features four days of folk, world, roots, bluegrass, gypsy and Celtic music, as well as poetry, comedy and dance. At Bulli Showground. www.illawarrafolkfestival.com.au

Jan 20-24: Make a Greenwood Chair This 5-day Summer Workshop with the Illawarra Woodwork School is a perfect holiday project.

Will suit beginners to advanced. Jan 20-24; 9am4pm, $900 includes morning tea & lunch.

CONTACT: editor@thesouthcoaster.com.au; phone 0432 612 168; PO Box 248, Helensburgh, 2508.

PUBLISHER: The Word Bureau (ABN 31 692 723 477), DISCLAIMER: All content and images copyright South Coaster unless otherwise supplied. No part may be reproduced without the publisher’s written permission.

Views expressed do not reflect those of the publishers.

Maps not to scale; info checked at time of publication.

Meet our Contributors JAQUELINE BURGESS is the Woonona artist behind our cover image. She says: “The Bulli Pools, painted on canvas with acrylics, was inspired by lazy Sundays sitting with the family at the top of the hill after stuffing our faces with fish and ships from Bulli Beach cafe. The view from the hill is awesome, people look like ants sprawled across the beach, the pool and ocean.”

DUNCAN LEADBITTER is a director of fisheries and natural resource consulting company, Fish Matter; a Visiting Fellow at the Australian Centre for Ocean Resources and Security at the University of Wollongong. A keen scuba diver, snorkeller, spearfisherman and photographer, Duncan has lived in Stanwell Park for 20 years.

CAROL GIBBS is a resident of Shellharbour Village.

After 15 years working interstate and overseas, she and her husband chose to retire in the small coastal suburb where they raised their family. She loves any opportunity to promote her town.

CHRIS DUCZYNSKI is an award-winning photographer and filmmaker, the owner of Malibumedia and a Bulli local.

Email sdmontague62@gmail.com

Jan 26: Australia Day Aquathon Join the community fitness event! Swim in protected Wollongong Harbour and run along the Illawarra’s stunning Blue Mile. Categories for children and adults. www.aquathon.com.au Dec-April: Darkes ‘Pick Your Own’ tours Take a tractor train ride and go on a picking tour at historic Glenbernie Orchard, home of Darkes Cider. Peaches and nectarines are ripe now, the apple harvest starts in late January. See page 10. www.darkes.com.au

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Cover: The Bulli Pools, by Jaqueline Burgess, visit www.jaquelineburgessart.com

ARTIST JOHN VANDER OF STANWELL PARK www.johnvander.com.au

John Vander and two of his popular works: A Bit of Green (top right) and Secrets of the Coast 3 Coalcliff.

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Fine Art Gallery

111 Lawrence Hargrave Drive (on the way to the Sea Cliff Bridge) Stanwell Park 2508 P: 02 4294 2491 E: articlesgallery@optusnet.com.au

Details of works by: (left) David Brayshaw, (below) Liz Mckay.

Possibly one of the most popular artists in NSW today, his work has been reproduced extensively in prints for many years and has attracted a large following among art collectors. Over the past 40 years, John has become a household name throughout Australia. Don’t miss the chance to view and buy one of his original paintings. Over the past 36 years, countless visitors to his gallery – Articles Fine Art Gallery – have had the great experience of meeting the artist himself.

The FINEST Gallery in the South OPEN 10am-5pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday and Public Holidays Situated on the lovely beach of Stanwell Park, the Gallery is a pleasant 30-minute drive from Wollongong and 60 minutes from Sydney. Artist John Vander and his wife Frances own “Articles”.

The gallery features the works of well established and emerging artists as well as ceramics and sculptures, glass and homewares.

Details of works by: (left) Nicole Southworth, (below) Peter Fennell.

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Meet the artist

South African-born painter Jaqueline Burgess is inspired by the beauty of the Illawarra.

At Sketch Coffee and Art

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Woonona artist Jaqueline Burgess paints fresh, modern coastal scenes, often with a playful summery twist – think bright hues and clean lines, colourful cossies and big hats.

Inspired by nature, Jaqueline has also started an abstract series, which she’s enjoying too.

“The Illawarra is my muse, I can’t get over how absolutely stunning this landscape is,” she says, over coffee at Towradgi’s Sketch Coffee & Art. Jaqueline’s mum and dad run the cafe side of this family business, she curates Sketch’s gallery and gift shop. Collectables include her own limited edition prints – on paper, cushions, tea towels or as wearable art (think silk scarves and sarongs). Outside is a mural of a stunning sea lady, her beaded necklace a tribute to the enterprising artist’s African heritage.

Jaqueline grew up in KwaZulu-Natal and, while studying fine arts in Durban, worked as a chalkboard artist for a restaurant chain. “We’d be up on a ladder, drawing these amazing murals and then writing their menu – and that would change monthly. So that was a constant job for us, in between a bit of modelling too.”

At age 19, those chalkboard menus paid for her ticket to London – where she soon picked up more pub board work. “My Mum’s always had that entrepreneurial spirit, so I just grew up with it. And I was desperate to pay rent!” she says, laughing. “Then I decided I wanted to become a children’s illustrator, so I spent months on a portfolio and sent it off to around a hundred publishing houses, and I’ve kept all the rejection letters as proof … It’s still my dream to write and illustrate a kids’ book. It’s going to happen.”

Instead, in 2003 Jaqueline found a full-time job via Gumtree as an assistant teacher at Wetherby School and worked her way up to be head of art. “It’s in Notting Hill – it’s where all the Royals used to go, Prince Harry, Prince William... ” She painted a mural there that won her several private commissions to decorate children’s bedrooms. “It was based on my favourite children’s book, Tatty Ratty, it was of a rabbit on a pirate ship, getting attacked by pirate mice. That was in the art room and it was massive – a great drawcard.”

Wetherby was where she met her Australian husband, Rob, a sports science teacher. The couple returned home to raise their two children in the sunshine. “Having taught there [in the UK] – the kids don’t get outside, they get 20 minutes a day to run around a square. That’s not the life we wanted.”

Which is how they came live in Woonona.

“Woonona is amazing. Any walk to the beach or drive up the northern beaches, it’s stop, quick, take a photo. I can see that on a canvas.”

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FIND JAQUELINE’S WORK: At Towradji’s Sketch Coffee & Art, the Royal National Park Visitor Centre at Audley and Coledale’s Mr & Mrs Smith cafe. Visit www.jaquelineburgess.com

BOTTLE & BRUSH Have a special occasion coming up? Book a private party and painting class!

Jaqueline does the art demo while her sister, Gillian Davel Lafferty, makes delicious food platters. Book at www. sketchcoffeeandart.com

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The natural beauty of the coastline that edges off into the distance; its black presence against the turquoise ocean … the view from Sandon Point is one of my favourites, in many ways it reminds me of the Cape coastline in South Africa. Its peaceful viewpoint is mesmerising.

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What could be more Australian than a typical summer’s day at any beach along any one of Wollongong’s beaches?

This viewpoint at Towradgi has a slight Mediterranean feel to it, inspired by holidays we did in France years ago; the flat waveless water, the people motionless in the water cooling off after scorching their bodies in the heat. But it’s the humble Aussie lifeguard tower, that sits there, white and square, like a mother watching over her chicks.

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This iconic view of the small harbour with the escarpment in the background is painted in inks and watercolours.

I wanted to capture the light as the sun was setting, enhancing the pinks and yellows in the rocks as opposed to the actual skyline.

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What to do at the zoo Helensburgh’s Symbio Wildlife Park offers animal fun for everyone.

Step 1: Pick up a Symbio Wildlife Park map in reception.

Step 2: Make your toughest decision of the day: What to do first? Meet the animals, explore the Adventure Playground or discover the Splash Park?

Symbio’s Splash Park is one of the Illawarra’s coolest attractions for kids – with water fountains, spray guns, squirters, a giant dump bucket and a snake tunnel.

It also has an amazing Adventure Playground, with flying foxes, swings, spinners and a castle with climbing walls.

Over the past six years, the Helensburgh attraction, owned by the Radnidge family, has transformed from a small park to an innovative zoo, famous for “getting you closer”.

It has won plenty of accolades, including, the Business of the Year (for the second time in three years!) at 2019’s Illawarra Business Awards.

Symbio has also been working on important conservation projects. More than 1000 green and gold bell frog tadpoles – carefully reared in a multitude of tanks behind the scenes – have been released into the wild this year!

In 2019, the zoo celebrated the birth of many new babies, including koala joeys, meerkats, little monkeys, alpacas, wallabies and tawny frogmouths. The most recent

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arrivals are native stingless bees, which are being housed in the Farmyard and can be seen during sustainability tours on weekends and during school holidays.

Stingless bees are Australian native bees and will help pollinate fruit trees in Symbio’s Farmyard area, as well as other native plants at Symbio.

Exciting projects are in the works for 2020. These include new amenities and a new state-of-the-art hospitality facility.

Here are the South Coaster’s top 5 reasons to go to the zoo:

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Enjoy a photo with native critters Buy a bag of animal feed in reception and you’ll have the resident mob of kangaroos eating out of your hand before you can say “Instagram”.

Symbio is also home to many other Aussie favourites, including koalas, blue tongue lizards, freshwater crocs, emus, echidnas and wombats.

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Go to Goatopia!

Goatopia is a new interactive area that lets you get up close with farm animals, hand-feed and pat them.

You will also have the chance to meet the most adorable miniature goats!

One of Symbio’s goals is to provide a connection between animals, people and the environment. This walk-through experience immerses children in a real farm-style environment, off their electronic devices, among the animals. The new area covers 1000 sq/m of turf and includes 200 shrubs and grasses representing the local indigenous flora and more than 100m of new concreted pathways to provide easy accessibility for everyone.

Be sure to hold onto your feedbags – the goats can be a little cheeky and like to steal them! – but they are lots of fun and will be sure to bring a smile to your face.

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Play all day Going to the zoo tomorrow? Yes, you can stay all day, with shady picnic tables, the awesome Adventure Playground and the superduper Splash Park, where kids can cool down with water cannons, while parents pull up a deck chair and relax!

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Marvel at exotic animals Star attractions include the world’s fastest land animal, the cheetah, meerkats, lemurs (those famous film stars from Madagascar!) and golden lion tamarins, named for their stunning ‘manes’. Symbio also offers ‘Behind the Scenes’ experiences with endangered animals, such as red pandas.

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Be a junior zoo keeper Follow in the footsteps of a Symbio keeper – you’ll get to prepare meals and feed animals! Junior Keeper Camps, for ages 7 to 12, are hugely popular in the school holidays, so book ahead.

Symbio is open daily, 9.30am-5pm, 7-11 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Helensburgh. Phone (02) 4294 1244 or visit symbiozoo.com.au.

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By Chris Boyce, Sydney Hang Gliding Centre

Air time!

Two experienced Illawarra hang gliding instructors share the joy of flight at Bald Hill.

'Like surfing the sky'

Q&A with Tony Armstrong, HangglideOz How did you get into hang gliding?

I played rugby league for Wests, Canterbury, Cronulla and the Steelers before a knee injury ended my career in the 1980s. I was always an avid surfer, however, after perforating my ear drum I needed to find another sport. I had watched hang-glider pilots flying at Bald Hill … It was like surfing the sky. So I decided to buy a hang glider and went through the process of teaching myself how to fly. In those days hang gliding schools did not exist.

What do you love about it?

The freedom, serenity, and no one can drop in on you! The feeling of pure flight is truly exhilarating.

Biggest challenges about the sport?

The weather, without a doubt.

What makes great hang gliding weather?

Optimal conditions for hang gliding at Stanwell Park are South East winds at around 15 knots.

No rain!

“Wow, it’s just like being a bird!”

“It’s just like live Google Maps.”

These are the comments I get from my passengers when taking them hang gliding from Bald Hill for the first time.

I have been fortunate enough to be part of the furniture on Bald Hill since the late 70s.

One thing that hasn’t changed much is that iconic view to the south, where the mountains meet the sea. The view is now punctuated by the Sea Cliff Bridge that meanders along the escarpment and is one you never tire of. The only view better than this is the one from the air.

I am amazed at how many people who have flown with me tell of their family ritual of regular visits to Bald Hill to enjoy an ice-cream and watch the hang gliders. So, it is a real privilege to be able to take their experience to the next level.

Bald Hill is one of the world’s best and most famous hang gliding and paragliding sites in the world. So, what makes Bald Hill so great? Well, as I mentioned, the spectacular view, ice-cream at the top and at the bottom, and the ability to fly distances both up and down the coast.

The dynamics of Bald Hill make it ideal for effortless soaring as the smooth marine air is deflected upward by the escarpment. The longest flight from here was by a local pilot who landed 200km away just short of Lake George.

The cool southerly changes are not lasting as long and being replaced by humid northerlies.

But we are hoping for a good season.

There is no better time to fly.

Call 0400 258 258, visit hanggliding.com.au.

Tandem flights from $260, gift vouchers available.

Strangest thing that’s happened on a flight?

Bird strikes, a few marriage proposals, which all ended successfully. There have been a few people in compromising positions on beaches and in bushland, thinking no one is flying above.

I had one magical experience with a whitebellied sea eagle who hitched a ride during one of my tandem flights at Bald Hill.

30-minute tandem flights from $260. Visit www.hangglideoz.com. au or call 0417 939 200.

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Photos: Hangglide Oz, Anthony Warry Photography, Sydney Hang Gliding Centre

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TV star goes fruit picking!

Stonefruit is here and it’s cider weather too …

Sydney Weekender’s Mike Whitney is into the fun at Darkes Glenbernie Orchard. Jo Fahey reports.

Mike Whitney arrived at Darkes Glenbernie Orchard in style on a Harley Davidson Trike, with Steve Melchior of Just Cruisin’ Harley Davidson Motorcycle Tours, after a trip along our famous coastline.

The former Test and one-day cricketer now television personality climbed aboard the 50seat ‘Orchard Explorer’ tractor train, along with a bunch of local under five-year-olds. Zipping around the orchard has never been so much fun! The peaches we picked were huge and Mike said that he had never seen such juicy ones!

The playgroup children who came on the day had fun talking to Mike and making up some tall stories too. Mike joined a taste-testing and mixology session of the ciders with some of the mums. He is now a new fan of ‘Little Blue’ nonalcoholic cider.

We enjoyed ourselves so much that we forgot to demonstrate our new five-litre cider party keg on camera! We found out Mike is very health conscious and supports looking after your body. He’s a fan of apple cider vinegar and was appreciative of ours being unpasteurised and including the vinegar’s mother culture. He encouraged us to keep making it and not to change anything with it.

Picnic by the Sea, a local business based in

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Thirroul, hosted a wonderful picnic on the farm for Nicole Burrill, Diane Counsell and Oliver Risi.

They surpassed themselves with a feast fit for a king, in the orchard under our 80-year-old plum trees. Nadia from Picnic by the Sea can set up themed events for you in pretty much any setting, but we just love the feel of a picnic within the farm!

Sydney Weekender airs on Sundays at 5.30pm on Channel 7. Catch this episode sometime in the new year!

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PEACH FRITTERS RECIPE 1. Combine 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder.

2. Whisk together 2 eggs, ¹/3 cup milk and 1 tablespoon butter (melted, or vegetable oil), then add to the flour mix.

3. Fold in 1¼ cups peaches (diced).

4. Heat oil in a deep fryer or suitable pan until hot enough to brown the batter when a small bit is drizzled into the oil. Ladle dollops of batter into the oil and cook for 2-3 mins each until cooked through and browned. Serve warm and garnish with a sprinkle of sugar or drizzle with a little honey. Great served with ice-cream.

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SUMMER IN THE ORCHARD Summer heralds fruit-picking. By midNovember we are in full swing, picking nectarines, followed by peaches. Apples kick in later in January. We usually think of apples beginning after Australia Day. Tours of the orchard, including fruit-picking, are a feature of this time and happen mostly on weekends with weekday opportunities offered during the summer NSW school holidays. It’s a great time for celebrations and feasting on superb fruit and mixing it up with the apple ciders!

PICK FRUIT, MAKE GIFTS Bring family and friends on a ‘pick your own’ tour – or visit the orchard Appleshack shop and choose your own fresh fruit to give as a healthy present this festive season!

Here are a few easy ideas to try.

1. Nectarine or peach pie.

2. ‘Peach cobbler’ or ‘peach cake’.

3. Stew nectarines for an easy dessert. Cut them up, skin on or off. Place in a saucepan with sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and grated orange rind to taste. Add enough water to stop them sticking to the bottom of the pan and simmer until tender. Can be frozen to eat later.

4. Fresh seasonal salsa. Combine chopped yellow nectarines, finely chopped red onion, torn fresh mint and fresh lime juice. Serve with fish.

5. Roast slices on the barbecue. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup or brown sugar. Serve with cream or ice-cream.

6. Peach Margarita. Blend or mash two peaches to a paste with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Add a squeeze of lemon juice to stop it going brown.

Pour 45g tequila, 15g each triple sec and lime juice, and 30g peach puree in a cocktail shaker.

Shake well, strain into a chilled cocktail glass, and garnish with a peach slice. For a variation blitz with a cup of ice.

7. Peach chutney. Delicious served alongside curries. Also terrific with soft, mildly pungent cheeses, such as brie on a platter.

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Map Key 1 Train station 2 Historic tunnel 3 Tradies club 4 Pool 5 H'burgh Hotel

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6 Post Office 7 Pharmacy 8 Business Park 9 Essential Surf 10 Alcara cafe &

Raya Thai 11 Coal Coast Emporium 12 Helensburgh Massage Therapy

13 Coles 14 Vet, bottle shop & butchery 15 Library 16 Burgh gym

17 Sunrise Nursery 18 Symbio zoo 19 Hindu temple 20 Kellys Falls

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Miner Charles Harper discovered coal here in 1884 and the town is thought to have been named after his daughter, Helen (or, some argue, after Helensburgh in Scotland). While the Metropolitan Mine still operates, Helensburgh is changing from a working-class mining town to the country residence of Sydney commuters.

Flanked by the gum trees of the Garawarra State Conservation Area and on the southern doorstep of Sydney’s Royal National Park, the ‘Burgh is a great base for bushwalking and offroad biking. Helensburgh Off Road Cycle Club’s

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This historic town is a gateway to the Royal National Park and Grand Pacific Drive.

track behind Rex Jackson Oval is good fun for kids and the whole family will enjoy the scenic track from Audley south along Lady Carrington Drive in the Royal National Park.

Two popular Helensburgh attractions are Symbio Wildlife Park (see page 6) and Sri Venkateswara Temple (SVT), a famous Hindu site on the aptly named Temple Road.

Building started in 1978 at this site, chosen according to Vedic principles (Agama Sastras) with five requirements: the site should be on virgin land, a forest, ideally on an island, with fresh water, and on a coastline. Today it is one of the region’s most popular attractions, with many thousands of visitors each year.

About 20 major festivals are held annually, with the temple exploding into a vibrant whirl of colour, music and fragrance as statues are paraded around, accompanied by musicians, priests and chanting crowds. The Ganesh festival in September is a highlight, finishing at Stanwell Park beach, where clay idols of the elephantheaded god are thrown into the ocean.

The temple’s canteen serves tasty vegetarian food, open 10am-4pm (Sat/Sun and public holidays).

For temple info, call 1300 626 663 or visit www.svtsydney.org.

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Stanwell Park

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Map Key 1 Bald Hill 2 Off-leash area 3 CWA Hall, home to local Arts Theatre

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4 Beach Reserve 5 Massage centre next to bottle shop 6 Pizza place &

Loaf cafe 7 Uluwatu Blue 8 Surf Club 9 Hargrave Cafe 10 Articles Fine

Art Gallery 11 Boho Chic & Boho Emporium 12 Palms Cafe 13 Train station

14 Wodi Wodi Walking Track, a steep and slippery 6.5km challenge.

Gaze south from Bald Hill and you’ll see Stanwell Park, the first seaside village on the NSW South Coast. It’s also the start of the Grand Pacific Walk, with a new boardwalk and concrete path hugging the coast south to Coalcliff.

The village is famous as the former home of 19th-century aviation pioneer Lawrence Hargrave, whose experiments with box kites were instrumental in the development of human flight. It’s still a popular recreational flight spot – hang gliders take off from Bald Hill

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Go walking, shopping or cafe hopping. Or take flight!

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Stanwell Park

to enjoy panoramic views along the coast before swooping down to land at the beach.

Stanwell Park was once the abode of a gang of bush rangers, led by arch villain ‘Wolloo Jack’. Today the village is a more peaceful spot, home to a creative community. It gets busy on weekends when families, surfers, dog walkers and fishermen come out to play.

Look out for the colourful umbrellas of Uluwatu Blue cafe, where you’ll find everything from açai bowls to homestyle Mexican to Indonesian dishes. Plus bikinis, sarongs and other gorgeous beach gear!

Next to an avenue of palm trees, in a sunny courtyard with escarpment views, the Palms Cafe is a superb spot for a leisurely meal. Here you can also visit Articles Fine Art Gallery, and meet painter John Vander.

Popular with both flocks of cockatoos and kids, the Beachside Reserve has a big playground with swings, climbing frames and a scooter track. There are barbecue areas and lawns for picnicking or impromptu cricket. The Pantry serves meals and takeaways.

Bush walkers can take on the 6.5km Wodi Wodi track or climb Mt Mitchell and then do the 11km Forest Walk to Sublime Point.

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10. Shellpod sculpture at Sharkeys, an off-leash dog beach.

9. Sea Cliff Bridge.

8. Coalcliff.

7. Stanwell Park village, starting point for Grand Pacific Walk.

6. Bald Hill scenic lookout & hanggliding launch pad.

5. Road to Royal National Park.

4. Kelly’s Falls.

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21. Maddens Falls, Dharawal National Park.

20. Darkes Glenbernie Orchard.

19. Boomerang Public Golf Course.

18. Turn-off to Sublime Point Lookout & Cafe.

17. Southern Gateway Visitor Information Centre Bulli Tops.

16. Thirroul village.

15. Sublime Point walking track starts.

14. Austinmer Beach, with twin rock pools.

13. Coledale Beach, with oceanfront campsites.

12. Coledale village, cafes and general store.

11. Wombarra Bowlo.

Sharkeys, an off-leash dog beach.

Coledale

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Map Key 1 Coledale Hospital 2 Mike Dwyer Reserve 3 Coledale Camping Reserve

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4 Coledale Surf Life Saving Club 5 Coledale Public School 6 Planet Childcare Centre 7 Rock Pool

8 Coledale Fine Wines 9 Mr & Mrs Smith cafe 10 Coledale RSL Club, with My Little Brasserie

11 Earth Walker & Co. General Store & Cafe 12 The Salon 13 MDK Hair 14 Sharky’s Fish & Chips

15 Homewares 16 Coledale Train Station 17 St James Park and Playground 18 Sharkeys (off-leash) Beach

Our family starts the morning with a tasty breakfast at Mr & Mrs Smith, a cafe with sunny outdoor tables. We then take a leisurely walk, following the Lawrence Hargrave Drive footpath north to the beautiful Comradeship sculpture, in honour of community activist Mike Dwyer.

This reserve has one of the best views in Coledale and is perfect for a picnic. We head back down south and at Coledale Beach take to the sand to walk along the foreshore. At low tide, you can stroll along the rock shelf in front of

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Lara McCabe shares her dream day in the seaside village.

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Coledale

Coledale Surf Club and south to the ocean pool.

We debate whether it’s warm enough for a swim and the kids win the argument, preferring to keep walking south to Sharkeys Beach, popular with dog walkers and surfers.

Leaving the kids to build sandcastles and frolic with local dogs out for a run, I make my escape to The Salon for a little pampering.

The family catch up and we take a turn at the oval onto Cliff Street, then up to the playground for more playtime.

Tummies are rumbling, again! Lunch options include the Coledale RSL Club (which has a new chef and international menu at My Little Brasserie), Sharky’s (for take-away fish and chips) and Earth Walker & Co (a cafe and general store where the focus is on local, organic and sustainable produce). You could also drive two minutes north to a beloved local haunt, the Wombarra Bowlo, for fabulous Thai/Oz food and fun on the green. Or simply enjoy a DIY barbecue courtesy of Coledale beach facilities We spend the afternoon at the beach, looking for creatures in rock pools. There’s talk of one day trying fishing or snorkelling, and I am yet to do a yoga class at the Surf Club or Community Centre. So much to do! Want to stay longer?

Pitch a tent at Coledale Camping Reserve and wake up to sunrise over the sea.

Enjoy your holiday time here BISTRO OPEN: lunch & dinner Tues-Thurs, Fri-Sun 12 till late

Best Thai/Oz on the South Coast Kids play area Barefoot bowls

Party bookings still available Wombarra Bowlo 578 Lawrence Hargrave Dr, Wombarra

(02) 4267 2139

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Map Key 1 Playground 2 Tennis court 3 Headlands 4 Little Austi 5 Glastonbury Gardens

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6 Bells Point 7 Playground 8 Surf Club 9 Amenities 10 Rock pools 11 Sublime Point

Track starts 12 Ibah Spa 13 Train station 14 Vet 15 Mala Beads 16 Florist/gifts

17 Petrol station 18 Shell’s Diner 19 Austi Beach Cafe 20 Newsagency & post office

21 Scout Hall 22 Moore St General 23 Haveli Living 24 Omni eatery 25 Yoga studio

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Austinmer This holiday hot spot is famous for its pools, writes Cath Hill.

“Austinmer...I’m glad I’m here. there’s nowhere else I’d rather be” sings local band, the Glamma Rays. It’s a breezy, gorgeous tune which truly gets this charming beachside village between the escarpment and the sea.

Here are some suggestions to make the most of your visit. Start with a morning bushwalk up to Sublime Point. It is a steep climb up the stairs and ladders but the view from the top is worth it. Reward yourself with a coffee at Sublime Point Cafe! The track from the bottom starts near Foothills Road and Buttenshaw Drive (1.4 kilometres return).

If you need relaxation and a foot scrub after your walk, try Ibah Spa Austinmer or, if this is booked out, nearby sister spa, Ibah Spa Thirroul.

After walking and unwinding, stretch out an Iyengar yoga class in the Moore Street Yoga Room. Wander down Moore Street and grab a coffee from Moore Street General. You’ll find delightful shops nearby including Haveli Living.

Then on to the star attraction, Austinmer beach with its twin ocean pools and a big rock pool, which is perfect for young kids and their parents to loll around in and explore.

Take a moment to turn your back on the water and take in the breathtaking escarpment views too. Boards outside the old dressing sheds are updated on weekdays with the water temperature and a trivia question. If the kids need a change of scene, there’s a gated playground there too.

After all that virtuous exercise, tuck into some takeaway fish and chips from 50s-themed Shell’s Diner (with a beer garden out back) or try Austi Beach Cafe with views of the waves.

If you’ve forgotten anything, Austinmer Beach newsagent sells lots of useful bits and pieces.

Drink in a perfect Austinmer day with a cocktail at Headlands Hotel.

COLLINS BOOKSELLERS THIRROUL Locally Owned & Operated

Books for everyone Stationery & Gifts Educational Toys & Games Gift vouchers available Under Anita’s Theatre, King Street, Thirroul 4267 1408 | Open 7 days LIKE US ON FACEBOOK AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM

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6 IGA 7 Horizon Bank 8 Boutiques 9 Post Office 10 Anita’s Theatre

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There’s a buzz in Thirroul. Possibly because this seaside shopping village is home to about a dozen cafes, serving some of the finest coffee on the coast. Thirroul is also a good place to dine out – try the pizza at Ryan’s Hotel, seafood at South Sailor, sushi at Toro Sushiya or spicy delights at Shahi Aroma Indian Cuisine. Fancy a cocktail? Go to Jose Jones.

In search of true relaxation? Check into Ibah Spa for a fabulous treatment, or visit Ibah’s beauty studio in the Anita’s Theatre building.

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see what’s on at iconic Anita’s Theatre. Built in 1912, the art deco theatre is a beautiful venue.

On Raymond Road, Franks Wild Years often hosts live music on Sunday afternoons (check its website for a list of upcoming gigs).

Lovers of organic goodness – and anyone fighting the war on waste – should stop by the Flame Tree Food Co-op for sustainable, organic and local produce, plus household items.

Other reasons to linger in Thirroul include eclectic boutiques and homewares stores such as Cocoon, a veritable cavern of collectables.

Book lovers will enjoy a browse at Collins Booksellers Thirroul – ask about upcoming author events, such as ‘Summer Reads’ on December 14, when Sue Turnbull and Caroline Baum will present hot tips for the season.

Art gallery The Egg & Dart often has exhibitions by local artists. Vintage treasure hunters will enjoy Thirroul Antique Centre, the Mission Australia op shop and Retro Wombat.

Surfers should check out Byrne Surf and DP Boardroom – run by local board shapers, Parrish Byrne and Dylan Perese.

Head to Thirroul Beach to explore a beautiful stretch of sand, a free salt-water pool and a playground with a flying fox. And, of course, a cafe, serving coffee by the sea.

For authentic primitive pieces, original artwork, furniture, rugs, lighting, gifts, games and more

Shop 2, 357 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul 2515 Monday to Friday 9.30 – 5.30 Saturday 9.30 – 4.30 Sunday 9.30 – 3.30

02 4267 1335

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Carol Gibbs shares her dream day.

I wake to find my partner has already left for his day of fishing on the Charter Boat. I sip my brewed coffee as I watch the sun creep above the horizon from the comfort of Cowries Harbourside, our home for a few days. The view of the ocean and Cowries Island tempts me to explore, so, towel in hand, I wander down to the historic village harbour and along the walkway to the ocean pool.

After a refreshing swim, I stroll up the

Ride Around the Illawarra.

COASTAL TRAILS

Wollongong has great cycle paths by the sea, with 42km of shared pathways from Sandon Point to Lake Illawarra. Hooked? Carry on along to coast to Shellharbour and Kiama. South Coast Bike Hire (0484 014 005) offers a drop-off service.

OFF-ROAD ADVENTURES

Lady Carrington Drive, Royal National Park.

A great track for beginner mountain bikers and families, this beautiful 10km fire trail along a river heads south from Audley. Ride out-and-back, making it 20km, or park a car at either end.

Greenvalleys Mountain Bike Park. This downhill park is on private property at the foothills of Macquarie Pass, outside Albion Park. Gravity Days run on selected weekends, require bookings for a shuttle up the mountain – all you have to do is ride down! Club members can use the park anytime during daylight hours. greenvalleysmountain bikepark.com

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Helensburgh BMX champ Kai Sakakibara shares three great places to ride a bike.

Southlake BMX Track Southlake BMX Club in Albion Park has been home to my sister Saya and myself ever since we moved to Australia in 2007. It’s a fantastic club with a great community feeling! The track itself ranges from challenging sections to easier sections for beginners.

Helensburgh trails I recently discovered the Helensburgh Off Road Cycle Club (HORCC) trails at the back of Rex Jackson Oval in Helensburgh. I don’t own a mountain bike, but I have a whole heap of fun riding through here with my family! Also a great spot as you can duck onto the skate park nearby.

Wollongong Coast + Sea Cliff Bridge We love riding our road bikes on the coastal route, especially when the weather is nice!

Cruising along the famous Sea Cliff Bridge is a treat!

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street for a tasty Avo Smash at Village Fix and, noticing Arabella Day Spa across the road, decide a spa treatment will be perfect for the afternoon.

As I head to the village boutiques for a new frock to wear to dinner, I pass the historic Country Kitchen and the Roo Theatre. Multiple shopping bags later from Harbour Rose, Sway Clothing and Cas & Co, it is time for a healthy “Aloha” lunch at Nourished Poke Bowls before my spa.

Absolutely pampered after my spa, I wander up the hill past several more historic buildings, stopping at SOUL Brow and Makeup Studio for a quick reshape. I can’t resist the rich aroma of coffee drifting from the Bean Roasted Café and then it is time to head back to relax before cocktails and dinner at Relish on Addison.

Over dinner we agree the next day’s itinerary will be Killalea State Park, The Farm and Bass Point before dinner at MJ’s. We also book an introductory session with Shellharbour Scuba to explore the underwater beauty and save the date for the Shellharbour Surf and Skate Festival, on from 7–15 December 2019.

Photo: Chris Duczynski, www.malibumedia.com.au

Kiama & Jamberoo Map & photos by Lara McCabe

We love Jamberoo, it feels like what a country village should be. There’s a local pub, markets at the oval, boutiques, an antiques store plus the odd rose show and vintage car display.

The markets are on the last Sunday of the month and there are amazing places to stay, such as the historic home Terragong.

Nearby Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures is great fun for families. We haven’t tried the

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zipline (our youngest is too small), but the canopy walks have stunning views. In summer, stop in at Jamberoo Action Park, 15 minutes away via Jamberoo Road, which winds through green farm hills into the town of Kiama.

Kiama is a mix of historic buildings, charming boutiques and natural wonders. The scenic 22km Kiama Coast Walk – best done in leisurely sections – takes in the volcanic formations at Cathedral Rocks, basalt columns at Bombo Headland, and two blowholes.

Near the historic Lighthouse and visitors centre, Kiama Blowhole is an amazing spectacle that can shoot sea spray 20m into the air.

I enjoy a wander past the historic Terrace Houses on Collins St (built for quarry workers in 1886), then into the back lane to visit Wildflower Studio, a beautiful florist and giftware shop, and on to Indigo Rose homewares.

Kiama has great markets: the Makers and Growers’ on the fourth Saturday of the month, Seaside Markets on the third Sunday, Farmers’ Markets every Wednesday, and Art in the Park on the second Sunday at Hindmarsh Park. We always stop in at the Old Fire Station Community arts centre too.

Final tip: Flour Water Salt (49 Shoalhaven St) is a feast for eyes and tastebuds!

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Surf At the best spots for beginners.

Surf coach Jim Hughes shares his three favourite Illawarra beaches for beginners.

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Bulli Beach Probably one of the best learn-to-surf options on NSW’s South Coast. Bulli Beach offers the perfect options for beginners almost 365 days a year. From the sheltered rolling waves of the south end, perfect for youngsters and the more cautious beginner, to the bigger breakers on the north end for the more intrepid beginner … this beach offers the full package to newly enthusiastic surfers!

Bendalong Beach All levels of surfers will find something at Bendalong, where sometimes busy, but highly consistent peaks can offer anything from barrels on NE to SE swells to perfectly gentle learning waves through all tides.

There are great shories and a bunch of other spots around this area too for all abilities, from Washerwoman’s to Manyana.

Broulee Beach North Broulee is the closest beach to Canberra, and considered one of the best learn-to-surf breaks on the South Coast due to its sheltered position and flat sand bottom.

Most days of the year Broulee offers safe waves, perfect for the beginner surfer. Around the corner at South Broulee there is a more challenging beach break suited to intermediate to advanced level surfers. This is a stunning playground well worth a visit!

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Laps in amazing ocean pools.

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By Chris Duczynski, of Malibumedia Austinmer I love this pool from the air and the way it forms a map of Australia when the tide is right.

Coledale No-one but locals know it’s there and it’s never crowded. Hope I haven’t spoilt the magic.

Towradgi Old school, no-frills design set on a beautiful beach looking back on the city of Wollongong.

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By Karl Weber, Sea Eels publicity officer Coalcliff Home of Stanwell Park Sea Eels winter swimming club, this incredibly scenic spot is No.1 on Karl’s list of cool pools.

Bulli Pool A classic 50m stretch of pool space. Wellloved and -maintained with the odd sea slug and moss for a bit of furry fun on those tumble turns. Exposed to southerly swell so it gets bumpy when the swell is up. Grown men have been seen getting washed off the edge of the pool when the waves are up. Great cafes nearby.

Bellambi Pool Picturesque views of the northern suburbs coastal plain and pine-crested headlands that jut out into the sea. Love this pool for its relaxed nature and quiet vibe. Next to the bike track and home of the mighty Bellambi Blue Bottles winter swimming club. Pop down to the cafe at Bellambi Surf Club for a coffee and snack.

Wollongong Continental Pool A great complex with excellent views of our northern escarpment and iconic harbour and lighthouses to the south. Wollongong is the only location on Australia’s east coast that has two lighthouses in such close proximity and they are in full view at the Continental. Home of the Wollongong Whales, the Illawarra’s oldest winter swimming club. There is a huge range of eateries nearby.

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Sublime Point Track, Austinmer A steep hike through rainforest and up the Illawarra escarpment, famous for its steel ladders. The reward: stunning views of the Illawarra coast. One-way is 0.7km, about 45 minutes. Add a spooky incentive: look for the Illawarra’s legendary black panther.

Maddens Falls, Dharawal National Park An easy 1.3km, 20-minute return walk. The car park is opposite Darkes Glenbernie Orchard – be sure to stock up on fresh fruit, honey and cider! When the creek is low you can walk over the rocks and check out tadpoles in the rock pools. Darkes Forest is known for its frog diversity.

The Coast Track, Royal National Park The epic 26km Coast Track runs the length of the park, from Bundeena south to Otford Lookout via clifftop paths and wild beaches.

Families can tackle one short section at a time – e.g., a day walk from Wattamolla picnic area to surfing hotspot Garie Beach.

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Run Along the coast.

Try a South Coast parkrun on your holiday.

5km timed run, 8am Saturdays; free, all welcome, sign up at www.parkrun.com.au Shellharbour parkrun At Reflections Killalea Reserve, Killalea Drive, Shell Cove. An incredibly scenic course that takes in a famous surf beach, The Farm, and lovely Killalea Lagoon. It’s on a mixture of grass, sand, dirt vehicle tracks and gravel.

North Wollongong parkrun The course starts at Fairy Meadow surf club then runs parallel to the ocean along a shady bush path in Puckey’s Estate Reserve, across a bridge over Fairy Creek, and around into Stuart Park for a view of the sea. Then back again.

Sandon Point parkrun Known for its fab ocean views, this seaside run starts and ends at Bulli Beach Café (great coffee may be your reward). Play ‘Spot the dolphins’ on the beachside and ‘Which mansion would I buy with my Lotto win?’ on the other.

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Camp At a travel writer’s top spots.

Bulli resident Brendan Batty is the editor/ publisher of ROAM, Australia’s most successful caravan and camper-trailer magazine. Here are his favourite South Coast camping spots.

Bendalong Point I’ve been coming to this isolated, beachside holiday-town for nearly 20 years and it’s become a fast favourite with the kids, too. The caravan park, which is right out on the point, has a great surf beach to the south (for the grown-ups) and on the north, a sheltered bay where semi-tame stingrays swim past to be hand-fed (for the kids).

It’s where we go when we just want to relax and have a bit of fun.

Murramarang National Park I don’t think I could pinpoint just one part of the park that’s the best, as there are so many great places to camp. If you like it simple, spots like Pretty or Pebbly Beach are stunning, beachside camps among the coastal gums, while any of the caravan parks between Bawley Point and South Durras are absolute beachfront, surrounded by the bush and frequented by kangaroos.

Tathra There are few places with so much fun to be had. The beaches around Tathra have great surf, there’s a wide variety of camping, from worldclass caravan parks to simple national park campgrounds where phone reception is scarce.

In the hills above there are great mountain bike trails, too.

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Follow Amanda’s Facebook blog @BackyardZoology

Backyard Zoology With Amanda De George Have you looked in the local rock pools? I mean, really looked? Even though I’m often found fossicking around at low tide, it still takes me a few laps around the same pool, staring down through the water before things start to pop out at me. It’s almost like you need some time for your eyes to become accustomed to the underwater world before you can look past the seaweed and rocks and see all the diversity within. But summer is the perfect season to start exploring as two of my favourite rock pool inhabitants are out and about, making babies and laying noodle-like ribbons of eggs.

The Rose Petal Bubble Snail and the RedLined Bubble Snail can both be found in the rock pools around Sandon Point. Aside from being carnivorous and eating marine worms, they don’t look that different to the snails we have hanging around the garden. I mean, instead of eyes mounted on the end of long stalks, these two species have eye spots, which

Found in Sandon Point rock pools, carnivorous bubble snails eat marine worms.

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are simple eyes, used not for seeing actual objects but for recognising the difference between light and dark. And, I have to admit, those little eye spots make them look not only ridiculously cute but also a tad hilarious.

While garden snails and these marine snails both have shells, the Bubble Snails can’t retract into their paper thin shell. In a way, this makes them quite vulnerable to predation, their soft, brightly coloured bodies spilling out the sides, as they glide across the sandy floor.

But they have developed a few defence mechanisms that can save them from any hungry fish and crabs. They can burrow under the sand, which they do to not only find food but to hide from any potential predators. Along with that, they taste bad! Their bright colours advertise this. And also make them easier for me to spot!

Now, if you happen to see two (or more!) huddled together from summer through to early autumn, guess what? That’s not just a huddle! Bubble snails are hermaphrodites, so they have both male and female reproductive organs. They still need to mate but essentially they are impregnating each other at the same time and each individual then produces their own egg mass which makes them, in my opinion, one of the prettiest and also one of the most efficient rock-pool critters around.

Bass Point, near Shellharbour, has a number of great snorkelling and scuba diving sites accessible from the shore.

The ‘Gravel Loader’ wharf takes blue metal (crushed igneous rock) from the mine on the western end of Bass Point and transfers it to vessels to transfer to Sydney, where it is used in concrete. It is an interesting place to snorkel and dive and I did my first scuba dive there after getting my certification in 1981.

Entry and exit is easy. The best place is from the old boat-launching ramp on the eastern side – see the marked-up video “2508GravelLoader YouTube”. It is also possible to jump in the water on the shoreward end of the loader.

From the boat ramp, it’s fairly shallow (2-3m) for the swim out to the central part of the loader. Marine life is attracted to the pylons and the shelter they provide and it’s possible to see large schools of old wives hanging motionless, waiting for small fish to feed on. Depending on the time of year, there may be large schools of yellowtail and one-spot pullers, both of which are plankton feeders.

In late summer, yellowtail kingfish often hang around the seaward end, waiting to prey on the yellowtail. The depth of the water at the seaward end is about 12 to 13m, so unless it’s very clear it may not be possible to see the bottom. Living on the pylons is a variety of marine life, such as jewel anemones, hydroids and sea squirts, which look like bagpipes.

The snorkel out and back crosses an area of relatively barren habitat dominated by sea urchins. This habitat is common on NSW

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reefs between about 2m and 13m. The urchins dominate such that very few other organisms can grow, including kelps, which provide good habitat for fish. Basically anything that settles on the rock to grow is eaten by urchins.

There are theories the urchin barrens are caused by overfishing of the urchin’s predators, which include Port Jackson sharks, blue groper and spiny lobsters. But none of these species are now overfished, although spiny lobsters were for decades, and blue groper were heavily fished many years ago. Either urchin barrens are a long-term legacy of that overfishing and may slowly change back, or they are quite natural.

Look out for a great book on the ecology of southern Australia’s rocky reefs called Under Southern Seas. It was published 20 years ago; edited by local resident Professor Neil Andrew.

On YouTube: watch the marked-up video ‘2508GravelLoaderYouTube’

SNORKELLING TIPS There’s no substitute for common sense.

It pays to watch the entry/exit spot for 10 minutes or so to see how it performs as the wave height varies. Conditions may change as the tide comes in or out, or if the wind changes. Look for alternative exit points.

1. Avoid sloping rocks as the waves will wash up and down, taking you with them and possibly rubbing you over a field of sharp barnacles.

2. Vertical drops into the water are good because the waves will simply rise and fall against the face but make sure that if the tide drops the wall is not too high to get out. Ledges potentially make it easier.

3. Bide your time. Watch how and where the water moves before going in.

4. Wear a wetsuit and gloves even if the water is warm. It’s protection against rocks, barnacles, sea urchins and other critters.

5. Tell someone where you are going.

Images by Duncan Leadbitter

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Dream Day: Jervis Bay

By artist Jaqueline Burgess My dream day would begin having woken after a full uninterrupted eight hours sleep.

Lazy cuddles from my girls, followed by a hot beverage from hubby whilst gazing out at the escarpment in Woonona. With picnic and swimmers packed, it's straight into the

car and heading South. Breakfast is a quick stop into Huskisson's Pilgrims cafe, followed by a walk down to the jetty to hopefully catch a glimpse of the resident dolphins that play in the crystalclear bay.

Then it's off to Hyams Beach, our final destination – this is where we hope to see the yellow-tailed black cockatoo as we walk through the coastal shrub to set up home on the white sand for the entire day. We play and laze on the beach until we can't take the heat any longer, then we dive into the freezing water and gaze down at the shoals of fish that swim between our legs. We don't watch the clock, or check our phones for updates.

The day belongs to us and we belong on the beach and in the sea until we see the sky turn pink with its dusty summer haze. We stumble back to the car: tired, sun kissed and gratified.

Some sand makes it back to Woonona, where we put the fluorescent white grains in a bottle, so that we can gaze upon its brilliance as a reminder until the day we eagerly return it to the shores from which it came.

Did you know there are 16 white sand beaches in Jervis Bay? Can't find parking at busy Hyams Beach come summer? Read up on the less crowded alternatives at www.shoalhaven.com/ blog/insiders-guide-hyams-beach

Markets

Nan Tien Health & Wellbeing Market 1st Saturday of the month, 9.30am-2.30pm at Nan Tien institute Plaza (across the bridge from the main Temple), 231 Nolan St, Unanderra.

Coledale Markets 4th Sunday of month, 9am-3pm, Coledale Public School, 699 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Coledale.

Foragers Market Bulli 9am2pm, Bulli Showground, 2nd Sunday of month (pictured).

The Twilight Festival on 22nd

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For more information, visit www.jervisbaytourism.com.au and www.jaquelineburgessart.com

These markets have great vibes, delicious food plus local art & craft.

December, 5-10pm, is sure to be a big event.

Friday Foragers 9am-2pm, Crown St Mall, Wollongong.

Eat Street Thursdays, 5-9pm.

Crown St Mall, Wollongong.

Puckeys Night Market 4-9pm, last Wed of the month.

UOW Innovation Campus.

Bulli Showground Markets 1st, 3rd & 4th Sundays at Bulli Showground.

Warrawong Markets Saturdays, 7am - 1pm by the Lake, Northcliffe Drive, Warrawong.

Jamberoo Village Markets Last Sun of month, 8am-3pm, Reid Park, cnr Allowrie and Churchill Streets, Jamberoo.

Send market listings to editor@thesouthcoaster.com.au.

The Farms Market 1st Sunday of month 10am-3pm, Killalea Drive, Killalea State Park.

Kangaroo Valley Farmers Markets 2nd Sunday of the month, 9am-1pm, 165 Moss Vale Road, Kangaroo Valley.

Kiama Farmers’ Market Every Wednesday, summer 3-6pm, Coronation Park, Surf Beach.

Gerringong Village Markets 3rd Saturday of the month, 8.30am-1.30pm, Gerringong Town Hall, Fern St. Berry Produce Market 2nd Saturday + 4th Sunday of month, Andrew Place Park, Berry Note: check social media for changes over festive season.

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0548 1.33 1151 0.66 SA 1744 1.28

22 0554 1215

0629 1.51 1307 0.53 TU 1850 1.19

22 0038 0719

0000 0630 SU 1245 1834

0.44 1.42 0.58 1.28

23 0013 0645

0034 0712 WE 1355 1942

0.49 1.61 0.43 1.21

0039 0708 MO 1333 1920

0.43 1.51 0.49 1.28

24 0100 0734

0117 0755 TH 1440 2030

10 0115 0745

0.42 1.60 TU 1416 0.41 2005 1.28

25 0145 0821

1 0028 0543 2 3 4 5 6

7

1.24 0.51 MO 1156 1.79 1850 0.23

Time

LAT 34° 29ʼ S LONG 150° 55ʼ E Times and Heights of High and Low Waters FEBRUARY MAR

1.23 0.55 TU 1247 1.72 1945 0.25

1.24 0.58 WE 1345 1.64 2041 0.28 1.28 0.60 TH 1446 1.55 2136 0.30 1.34 0.59 FR 1554 1.47 2231 0.32

1.44 0.54 SA 1702 1.40 2323 0.33

1.54 0.46 SU 1808 1.36

1.18 0.66 WE 1304 1.48 1958 0.44

m

1.51 0.52 SU 1518 1.23 2120 0.52

Time

m

1.39 0.61 SU 1322 1.25 1926 0.57

1

17 0400 1047

0201 0827 MO 1416 2014

1.39 0.65 1.16 0.63

1

1.34 0.69 1.12 0.58

18 0507 1205

0257 0940 TU 1527 2115

1.39 0.65 1.09 0.67

1

1.41 0.63 1.10 0.58

19 0610 1308

0401 1059 WE 1651 2226

1.43 0.60 1.09 0.66

1

0548 1.49 1238 0.53 WE 1825 1.13

20 0025 0704

0508 1207 TH 1805 2333

1.50 0.51 1.14 0.62

2

0.55 1.60 0.41 1.19

21 0117 0751

0609 1.61 1302 0.39 FR 1903 1.23

2

0053 0730 FR 1418 2012

0.50 1.72 0.30 1.25

22 0202 0832

0034 0704 SA 1351 1952

0.53 1.73 0.27 1.33

2

23 0128 0807

0144 0817 SA 1504 2100

0.44 1.83 0.19 1.32

23 0243 0910

0129 0755 SU 1437 2038

0.43 1.84 0.17 1.43

2

0.46 1.72 0.33 1.24

24 0214 0850

0234 0904 SU 1548 2146

0.37 1.92 0.11 1.38

24 0320 0945

0221 0845 MO 1521 2124

0.34 1.91 0.10 1.52

2

10 0202 0838

0.44 1.81 FR 1524 0.24 2117 1.27

25 0256 0930

10 0325 0952

0.32 1.96 MO 1633 0.08 2233 1.43

25 0357 1018

10 0314 0933

0.26 1.93 TU 1605 0.09 2210 1.60

2

2 3

4 5 6 7

1.39 0.54 FR 1427 1.49 2101 0.34

1.43 0.56 SA 1532 1.36 2156 0.40

1.49 0.55 SU 1645 1.26 2251 0.45

1.56 0.49 MO 1758 1.20 2345 0.47 1.63 0.42 TU 1902 1.19

0.48 1.70 WE 1410 0.35 1959 1.20 0.48 1.74 TH 1457 0.30 2046 1.22

1 0205 0756

2 3 4

5 6 7

1.52 0.53 MO 1637 1.14 2222 0.58 1.54 0.49 TU 1756 1.12 2326 0.60

1.58 0.44 WE 1900 1.15 0.58 1.63 TH 1357 0.38 1950 1.20 0.55 1.66 FR 1438 0.34 2031 1.24

0.51 1.69 SA 1515 0.32 2108 1.29

0.48 1.69 SU 1546 0.31 2143 1.32

1 0114 0726 2

3

4 5 6 7

1.18 0.61 1.56 0.29

0.43 1.31 FR 1228 0.60 1830 1.38

1.29 0.52 1.63

0053 0711 SA 1314 1914

0.21 1.41 0.40 1.68

10 0127 0745

0.16 1.54 0.29 1.70

11 0159 0818

0212 0.28 0150 26 0838 1.80 11 0822 READ IT

26 0230 0905

11 0248 0922

26 0336 1008

11 0416 1041

26 0433 1051

11 0406 1023

2

0.14 1.65 0.21 1.68

12 0230 0851

0254 0.33 0228 ESSENTIAL 27 0923 1.85 12 0900

27 0312 0947

12 0336 1008

27 0415 1044

12 0509 1130

27 0511 1125

12 0500 1114

2

0.15 1.74 0.16 1.61

13 0301 0925

13 0307 0940

28 0354 1029

13 0426 1055

28 0452 1118

13 0011 0604

28 0551 1200

13 0557 1205

2

0.21 1.79 0.15 1.51

14 0335 1001

14 0350 1022

29 0434 1107

14 0518 1144

29 0531 1153

14 0102 0704

29 0033 0635

14 0034 0657

2

0.29 1.80 0.17 1.39

15 0411 1040

15 0436 1108

30 0515 1145

15 0036 0614

30 0037 0614

15 0158 0810

15 0127 0803

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SU 1356 1953

23 1222 0.43 MULTILINGUAL SA 1825 1.53 SURF SAFETY VIDEOS AND 0.24 0.40 0044 1.39 24 0706 1.62 ABOUT 0.53 INFO 1322 0.33 SU 1.40 RIP CURRENTS 1921 1.51 0.37 AT BEACHSAFE. 0129 0.24 1.47 25 0753 1.73 0.46 MO 1418 0.25 ORG.AU 1.40 2015 1.47

0.37 1.55 MO 1435 0.40 2031 1.39 0.37 1.62 TU 1514 0.35 2111 1.37

WE 1554 2151

TU 1511 0.19 2107 1.42

'DR RIP’S

WE 1601 BEACH BOOK',0.17 2159 1.35 BY PROF ROB0.39 0.39 28 0336 1.67BRANDER, 1007 1.85 WWW. 0.31 TH 1651 0.19 1.33 SCIENCEOFTHE 2248 1.28 0.42 SURF.COM. 0417 0.47

1.71 TH 1635 0.29 2233 1.29

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1.81 FR 1740 0.24 2338 1.22

TIMES AND 0.54 30 0500 1132 1.74 HEIGHTS OF HIGH SA 1828 0.30 AND LOW WATERS LAT 340 29’ LONG 1500 55’

0.45 1.72 FR 1720 0.29 2320 1.25

0.39 1.77 0.23 1.28

29 1050

8 9

0.42 1.68 WE 1458 0.34 2048 1.28 0.42 1.75 TH 1540 0.27 2133 1.28 0.43 1.81 FR 1623 0.23 2220 1.27

0.45 1.83 SA 1710 0.21 2309 1.25

0.47 1.83 SU 1758 0.21

0.35 1.65 MO 1318 0.38 1908 1.32

1 0123 0644

0.36 1.73 TU 1415 0.30 2004 1.30

0.39 1.80 WE 1505 0.24 2056 1.28 0.42 1.83 TH 1552 0.22 2145 1.26 0.45 1.83 FR 1636 0.22 2230 1.24

0.49 1.79 SA 1717 0.25 2314 1.21

0.53 1.73 SU 1758 0.30 2356 1.19

0.57 1.66 MO 1837 0.35

31 0039 0558

1.18 0.62 TU 1224 1.57 1916 0.40

MOON PHASE SYMBOLS New Moon

8 9

0.42 1.88 SA 1609 0.17 2204 1.30

0.40 1.92 SU 1655 0.13 2254 1.32

0.40 1.92 MO 1742 0.13 2344 1.33 0.41 1.87 TU 1830 0.15

1.34 0.45 WE 1234 1.77 1919 0.20

0.48 1.77 FR 1538 0.27 2129 1.24

0.48 1.77 SA 1615 0.27 2208 1.25

0.48 1.75 SU 1651 0.28 2245 1.26

0.49 1.71 MO 1725 0.31 2322 1.26 0.51 1.65 TU 1758 0.34 2359 1.26

0.55 1.57 WE 1830 0.38 1.26 0.59 TH 1229 1.48 1904 0.43

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9

0.30 1.94 TU 1717 0.08 2321 1.47

0.30 1.87 WE 1802 0.13 1.49 0.34 TH 1219 1.73 1848 0.22 1.50 0.40 FR 1313 1.56 1934 0.32

1.51 0.47 SA 1411 1.39 2025 0.43

0.47 1.68 MO 1617 0.31 2215 1.34 0.46 1.65 TU 1647 0.33 2248 1.36

0.47 1.60 WE 1716 0.36 2321 1.38 0.49 1.53 TH 1745 0.40 2356 1.39 0.52 1.44 FR 1815 0.45

1.40 0.57 SA 1238 1.34 1848 0.51

8 9

0.23 1.88 WE 1648 0.12 2257 1.65 0.23 1.77 TH 1731 0.20 2345 1.67 0.27 1.62 FR 1815 0.31

1.67 0.35 SA 1300 1.44 1900 0.43

1.63 0.42 SU 1400 1.28 1948 0.56

31 0119 0700

1.27 0.63 FR 1309 1.38 1942 0.47

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