Overview
Shellharbour is a coastal city of 76,271 (2021) situated in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, halfway between Wollongong and Kiama. It serves as a satellite city of Wollongong, located 85 km south of Sydney.
Beach · Day Trips · History · Nature · Surfing
Before you go
Money
Australia uses AUD. Credit cards are widely accepted. ATMs available at banks and shopping centres.
Transport
Shellharbour has three train stations on the South Coast Line: Shellharbour Junction, Albion Park, and Oak Flats. Limited bus services operate in the area.
Weather
As a coastal NSW location, Shellharbour enjoys mild weather. Whale-watching tours run May to November when humpback whales migrate through the area.
