People are often asking me, 'What does Illawarra mean?"
Illawarra is a region of New South Wales, Australia just an
hour's drive from Sydney. It encompasses the cities of
Wollongong (known for being a Steel City and City of Innovation),
as well as Shellharbour City and Kiama. It also loosely includes
the area north of of Wollongong City and south to Shoalhaven.

A beautiful part of the world and one that I am proud to live in.
If you have ever seen images of the Sea Scape Bridge or the
view from Bulli Pass from Sydney then you have had a sneak
peak at some of the stunning coastal villages the Illawarra is
famous for.

Catch a train from Sydney down to Wollongong and take the time
to explore some of the best restaurants and cafes in Australia.

The video below was made by a local who made it for a friend in
San Francisco. The next time you hear 'Wollongong' and think
"Steel Works' remind yourself that there is much more to the Illawarra
than meets the eye. It took my leaving the Illawarra and moving to
Tasmania, and then back again, to really appreciate its beauty.

Enjoy :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uu5clnqnWtw

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After watching How To Train A Dragon 3D movie (which was fantastic!) at Shellharbour Cinemas we went off in search of some good coffee. I suggested Coffee Guru at Shellharbour Square ( also known as Stocklands Shellharbour) after a short drive from the cinemas. My sister Renee was once a barista there and  I could heartily recommend it for great coffee, iced coffee and chai lattes.

We entered the store as a party of 10 which included seven adults and two children. Five of the adults moved to the comfy lounges and I moved the three children (Siobhan, Adrian & Friend) to some tables and chairs nearby. I ordered a Moccacino and loved it.  The cappuccinos, chai latte, soy latte and iced chocolates went down well with my party although there was the general consensus that they could have been hotter.

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Strapped for cash? You can get a great meal from the following locations listed in the Food Fairness Low Cost & Free Meals directory with some I have added (look for the *) and can recommend.
If you know of a low cost or free meal that isn't added, please let me know!

Can you believe this large piece of rump steak only cost $7?

Alternatively, you could try the Rump Steak with salad.



Thursday and Friday night specials, $7 Steak with sides from Warilla Sports Club

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Albion Park RSL Memorial Club
Corner Hamilton Road and Tongarra Street,
Albion Park
Monday to Friday
11.30am - 2.00pm
Lunches: members $5.50 and non-members $6.50
Ph: 4256 1200

Berkeley Sports Club
Wilkinson Street, Berkeley
Monday to Friday
12.00noon - 2.00pm
Lunches: $6.50
5.30pm til 8.30pm
Dinners: blackboard specials
Ph: 4260 7000

Bulli Workers Club
313 Princes Highway, Bulli
Monday to Saturday
12.00noon - 2.00pm
Lunches: $5.50
Sunday Roast and Dessert $6.50
Ph: 4284 3379

Collegians Rugby League Football Club
Corner Charlotte and Flinders Street, Wollongong
Monday and Wednesday to Saturday
12pm - 2pm
Lunches: $5.50
Tuesday 6.00pm - 8.30pm
Dinners: $3.00
Ph: 4229 7711

Dandaloo Hotel
Kanahooka Road, Dapto
Monday to Sunday
11.30am - 2.30pm
Lunches: $5.50
Monday to Sunday
5.00pm - 8.30pm
Dinners: $5.50
Ph: 4261 1122

Dapto Leagues Club
Bong Bong Road, Dapto
(Close to train station)
Monday to Friday
11.30am - 2.00pm
Lunches: $5.00
Ph: 4261 1333

Fraternity Bowling Club
11 Bourke Street, Fairy Meadow
Monday to Friday
Pasta dinners $5.00
Ph: 4283 3333

Gerringong Bowling and Recreation Club
Pacifi c Avenue, Werri Point
Monday to Sunday
Lunches: $7.00
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
and Sunday
Dinners: $7.00
Ph: 4234 1414

House of Hope Food Barn
Shop 5 Winnima Way, Berkeley
Thursday and Friday
10.00am - 4.00pm
Budget food (conditions apply)

Illawarra Master Builders Club
Church Street, Wollongong
Monday to Sunday
Provide half roast meal at lunch
and dinner for $6.50
Ph: 4229 6466

Illawarra Leagues Club ‘The Café’
97-99 Church Street, Wollongong
Provides several options at lunch and dinner
for a cost of between $5 and $7.50
Ph: 4229 4611

Illawarra Yacht Club
1 Northcliffe Drive, Warrawong
Monday to Friday
Lunches: $4.50 for members
Membership: $7.00 per year or $2.00 for pensioners
Ph: 4276 4778

Kiama Bowling Club
100 Shoalhaven Street, Kiama
Wednesday to Sunday
Lunches: 12noon - 2.00pm $6.50
Tuesday to Sunday
Dinner: 6.00pm - 8.00pm $6.50
Ph: 4232 1176

Kiama Golf Club Bistro
Oxley Avenue, Kiama Downs
Monday to Friday
Lunches: 10.30am - 2.00pm $7.00
Ph: 4237 7300 or 4237 8495 option 4

Seasons Brassiere at the Steelers Club
Corner of Burelli and Harbour streets, Wollongong
Monday to Friday
12.00noon - 2.00pm
Lunches: $7.50
Ph: 4227 2255

Warilla Bowls and Recreation Club LTD
Jason Avenue, Barrack Heights
Tuesday only
Lunch: a two course meal, tea and coffee in the
bistro for $7.00
Thursday night - Kids U/12 Eat Free*

Warilla Sports Club *
54 McGregor Avenue Barrack Heights
Lunch: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Lunch $5.00
Menu varies from day to day. Regular favourites include Roasts, crumbed fish, schnitzel, Lambs fry & bacon, pasta.
Dinner: Thursday and Friday Night $8 steak and $8 snitzel night
Ph: 42963000

Windang Bowling Club *
Judbooley Pde, Windang 2528
Blackboard Specials
Thursday nights $8 meal special
$6 Lunch Monday - Friday
$8 Lunch Saturday and Sunday
Phone: (02) 4296 4044 Fax (02) 42964920
info@windangbowlsclub.com.auinfo@windangbowlsclub.com.au

Woonona Bulli RSL Club
455 Princes Highway, Woonona
Monday to Sunday
12.00noon - 2.30pm
Lunches: $6.00 - $7.50
5.30pm - 8.30pm
Dinners: $6.00 - $7.50
Ph: 4284 1577

Wollongong RSL Bowling Club
120 The Avenue, Figtree
Monday to Friday
11.45am - 2.30pm
Lunches: $5.00
Ph: 4227 1888



Resources:
Wollongong: Food Fairness
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