Take a relaxed drive along the coast, enjoy the magnificent scenery and interesting places to stop on your way and prepare to hunt down a treasure or two. An abundance of treasures - old, new and antique - are waiting to be discovered in the beautiful Illawarra. Just where to go next. Its decisions, decisions all the way when looking for the top spots in the area north of Wollongong.

Coming from Sydney follow the F6 to Waterfall and then take the first turn on the right - yes follow the route 60 signs and the Helensburgh pointer. From Bulli Pass, turn right at the route 60 sign and follow the Helensburgh pointer.From Appin, once again take the "north route" do not enter the F6 but turn left at the route 60 sign.

The Coastal route is much simpler - just follow Lawrence Hargrave Drive, from the south or Lady Wakehurst Drive from the north.Nature Reserve to see one of the worlds finest vista. The views over the Pacific Ocean and the green hinterland are breath taking. And there's plenty of other sight seeing and recreations whether you are looking for a game of golf, a visit to an orchard or a plant nursery. How to get there is really very simple and the golden rule is to follow the route 60 signs.

Only ten minutes south of Waterfall and 20 minutes north of Wollongong on the Princes Highway at Helensburgh is the challenging 18 hole family run Boomerang Public Golf Course. The picturesque surrounds and high standard of the friendly Bradshaw family's greens, the flat walking course with ocean views and the kiosk and BBQ facilities are popular with all golfers. Social and group bookings - all equipment is available for hire. Phone (02) 4294 3434.

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