Guidebook for Wombarra
Sightseeing
Good exhibition of Australian native wildlife plus some exotic animals including tigers.
117 locals recommend
Symbio Wildlife Park
11 Lawrence Hargrave DrGood exhibition of Australian native wildlife plus some exotic animals including tigers.
Everything Else
Casual dining several nights a week at Black Duck restaurant. Rustic bar, mixed crowd,
Try the barefoot bowls.
12 locals recommend
Scarborough-Wombarra Bowling Club
578 Lawrence Hargrave DrCasual dining several nights a week at Black Duck restaurant. Rustic bar, mixed crowd,
Try the barefoot bowls.
Newsagency with Cafe attached - good coffee, burgers, breakfast etc.
Basic provisions (milk, bread, tea, coffee, toiletries etc) available from Newsagent.
Coledale Newsagency
749 Lawrence Hargrave DrNewsagency with Cafe attached - good coffee, burgers, breakfast etc.
Basic provisions (milk, bread, tea, coffee, toiletries etc) available from Newsagent.
Interesting Temple but worth going for the vegetarian food at the canteen (Sat, Sun, Public Hols)
17 locals recommend
Sri Venkateswara Temple
1 Temple RdInteresting Temple but worth going for the vegetarian food at the canteen (Sat, Sun, Public Hols)
Wombarra Station
Closest station
Sea Cliff Bridge
Lawrence Hargrave DriveSpectacular coastal views from the bridge walkway.
Nearest patrolled surf beach. Wombarra Beach is closer but is not patrolled and much of the sand can disappear in winter!
7 locals recommend
Scarborough Beach
Nearest patrolled surf beach. Wombarra Beach is closer but is not patrolled and much of the sand can disappear in winter!
Wombarra Rock Pool
Reef AvenueDelightful sea pool at southern end of the beach.
Food Scene
Good for coffee lunch and opposite pretty Austinmer Beach. Meals on Friday and Saturday nights.
17 locals recommend
Austi Beach Cafe
104 Lawrence Hargrave DrGood for coffee lunch and opposite pretty Austinmer Beach. Meals on Friday and Saturday nights.
Has a good reputation for modern Australian cuisine with "white linen" decor.
17 locals recommend
pará thirroul
258 Lawrence Hargrave DrHas a good reputation for modern Australian cuisine with "white linen" decor.
Samuels Restaurant
382 Lawrence Hargrave DrUpscale modern cuisine. Can be a bit fussy but usually good.
Wollongong CBD has come alive in the last few years with lots of small bars, cafes and restaurants. They are all within a 10-15 minute walking radius. Other options...
Kneading Ruby (5 Crown Lane) Pizza plus shared plates + bar (our favourite).
Humber (226 Crown St) Great rooftop bar, coffee, light meals.
Dagwood (19 Market St) Small Bar.
The Throsby (88 Kembla St). Small Bar, cheeses, light meals.
Lorenzos (119 Keira St). Good Italian food, a bit noisy, separate cocktail bar.
Caveaux (122 Keira St). Hatted restaurant. French-inspired.
The Little Prince is one of a number of bars/cafes in Globe Lane and well worth a look.
3 Chimneys (rear 65 Crown St) old warehouse now hip bar.
46 locals recommend
Kneading Ruby
5 Crown LnWollongong CBD has come alive in the last few years with lots of small bars, cafes and restaurants. They are all within a 10-15 minute walking radius. Other options...
Kneading Ruby (5 Crown Lane) Pizza plus shared plates + bar (our favourite).
Humber (226 Crown St) Great rooftop bar, coffee, light meals.
Dagwood (19 Market St) Small Bar.
The Throsby (88 Kembla St). Small Bar, cheeses, light meals.
Lorenzos (119 Keira St). Good Italian food, a bit noisy, separate cocktail bar.
Caveaux (122 Keira St). Hatted restaurant. French-inspired.
The Little Prince is one of a number of bars/cafes in Globe Lane and well worth a look.
3 Chimneys (rear 65 Crown St) old warehouse now hip bar.
Great Cafe, reasonable coffee but a bit patchy. Often very busy but popular with locals and has a great vibe. Lots of interesting gourmet food options and knick-knacks to purchase.
50 locals recommend
Earth Walker & Co General Store & Cafe
749 Lawrence Hargrave DrGreat Cafe, reasonable coffee but a bit patchy. Often very busy but popular with locals and has a great vibe. Lots of interesting gourmet food options and knick-knacks to purchase.
Best coffee in area (at time of writing) but tiny and often crowded. Has recently added a larger outside area which is good for fine days.
33 locals recommend
Bread, Espresso &
190 Lawrence Hargrave DrBest coffee in area (at time of writing) but tiny and often crowded. Has recently added a larger outside area which is good for fine days.
Restaurant and Bar. Great vibe and reasonably priced. Very pleasant outside eating and drinking area.
32 locals recommend
Jose Jones Restaurant & Bar
222-226 Lawrence Hargrave DrRestaurant and Bar. Great vibe and reasonably priced. Very pleasant outside eating and drinking area.
Another great food option. Sushi and seafood specialty but plenty of options for meat eaters.
49 locals recommend
South Sailor
216-218 Lawrence Hargrave DrAnother great food option. Sushi and seafood specialty but plenty of options for meat eaters.
Good Japanese at reasonable price. The decor is plain but the food is good.
19 locals recommend
Toro Sushiya
369 Lawrence Hargrave DrGood Japanese at reasonable price. The decor is plain but the food is good.
Essentials
IGA
275 Lawrence Hargrave DrNearest Grocery store
Drinks & Nightlife
Pub and Cafe - good food, beer, wine - caters mostly for tourist trade so closes early in the evening.
80 locals recommend
The Scarborough Hotel
383 Lawrence Hargrave DrPub and Cafe - good food, beer, wine - caters mostly for tourist trade so closes early in the evening.
Opened in 2016 and is a modern pub and bistro in a great coastal location. Has a bit of a "Sports Bar" feel about it but we have friends who love it and others who are a bit negative. Worth a try for drinks and bistro food but go elsewhere for coffee.
66 locals recommend
Headlands Hotel Austinmer Beach
Opened in 2016 and is a modern pub and bistro in a great coastal location. Has a bit of a "Sports Bar" feel about it but we have friends who love it and others who are a bit negative. Worth a try for drinks and bistro food but go elsewhere for coffee.
If you have time it is worth having a look to see if any decent events are on at Anita's. Often good touring bands and tribute shows.
37 locals recommend
Anita's Theatre Thirroul
264-270 Lawrence Hargrave DrIf you have time it is worth having a look to see if any decent events are on at Anita's. Often good touring bands and tribute shows.