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Discovering The ILLAWARRA

The impressive escarpment, to the west, and the Pacific Ocean to the east, frame the Illawarra region with a natural beauty.

Less than an hour’s drive south of Sydney’s outskirts will have you in the heart of the area, with its fantastic beaches, beautiful rolling hills and a wide range of natural, historic and adventurous attractions.

And you don’t have to look too hard to find delicious food and wine.

Golfers don’t miss out either with a wide selection of quality courses offering superb views, enjoyable challenges and affordable green fees.

One course that ticks all of the aforementioned is Gerringong Golf Club – located between the seaside towns of the Gerringong and Gerroa. The layout covers undulating, natural terrain between two headlands and, at its lowest point, it runs alongside the back of beautiful Walkers Beach.

The club purchased this parcel of land from Kiama Council in 1985 (after leasing the land for several years) and has since evolved into one of

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