A local guidebook to Stanwell Tops
Sightseeing
Perfect for sunrise or sunset, with a picnic and ample grass spots. Throughout the day you can watch paragliders and hangliders take off from Bald Hill. A perfect spot for whale watching, dolphins, sea life. You can also take off with an experienced paraglider for a once in a lifetime experience from the air.
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Bald Hill Lookout
Perfect for sunrise or sunset, with a picnic and ample grass spots. Throughout the day you can watch paragliders and hangliders take off from Bald Hill. A perfect spot for whale watching, dolphins, sea life. You can also take off with an experienced paraglider for a once in a lifetime experience from the air.
Take off from Bald Hill (2 minute drive from the guest house) to see some of the best coastal NSW views. An exhilarating must-do experience whilst in town.
Adventure Plus Paragliding
Otford RoadTake off from Bald Hill (2 minute drive from the guest house) to see some of the best coastal NSW views. An exhilarating must-do experience whilst in town.
Sea Cliff Bridge
Lawrence Hargrave DriveBeaches
A great family friendly patrolled beach for swimming, with a big play park, bbq facilities and dog friendly beach walks.
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Stanwell Park Beach Reserve
A great family friendly patrolled beach for swimming, with a big play park, bbq facilities and dog friendly beach walks.
Hikes
An excellent and popular hiking track surrounding Stanwell Tops. You can walk from the guest house directly to the start of the Wodi Wodi walking track.
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Wodi Wodi Walking Track
Wodi Wodi Walking TrackAn excellent and popular hiking track surrounding Stanwell Tops. You can walk from the guest house directly to the start of the Wodi Wodi walking track.
A short stroll from the guest house across Lawrence Hargrave Drive to the entry track of Kelly's falls. An easy 15min walk with small children will take you to a spectacular waterfall and lookout. You can also walk down and swim in the waterfall swimming hole.
Kellys Falls picnic area
A short stroll from the guest house across Lawrence Hargrave Drive to the entry track of Kelly's falls. An easy 15min walk with small children will take you to a spectacular waterfall and lookout. You can also walk down and swim in the waterfall swimming hole.
City/town information
A cute seaside town with ample shops and restaurants. Take the famous Sea Cliff Drive for a coastal drive (15-20min from Stanwell Tops).
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Thirroul
A cute seaside town with ample shops and restaurants. Take the famous Sea Cliff Drive for a coastal drive (15-20min from Stanwell Tops).
Just past Kiama, you can spend a day in winiers along the south coats between Gerringong and Berry.
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Gerringong
Just past Kiama, you can spend a day in winiers along the south coats between Gerringong and Berry.
Take a picturesque drive to Berry to visit a historic old town with excellent dining, shopping and of course, the famous Donut Van (be prepared to wait)!
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Berry
73 Queen StTake a picturesque drive to Berry to visit a historic old town with excellent dining, shopping and of course, the famous Donut Van (be prepared to wait)!
Food scene
The best views you will get whilst enjoying delicious meals and drinks. Recommend to make a lunchtime booking! Live music and friendly staff.
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The Scarborough Hotel
383 Lawrence Hargrave DrThe best views you will get whilst enjoying delicious meals and drinks. Recommend to make a lunchtime booking! Live music and friendly staff.
A vibrant pub with excellent views and food.
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Headlands Hotel Austinmer Beach
A vibrant pub with excellent views and food.
An all time fave with locals. Recommend to book in advance. Tapas style menu (fish tacos are a must!)
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South Sailor
216-218 Lawrence Hargrave DrAn all time fave with locals. Recommend to book in advance. Tapas style menu (fish tacos are a must!)
The Imperial at Clifton
315 Lawrence Hargrave DriveA new pub that has opened in Dec 2021.
Bostin Brew Co
1 Station StreetA popular brunch place
LOAF Kitchen
91a Lawrence Hargrave DrFamily day out
A great day out with the family and furry friends. Only a 3 minute drive from the guest house.
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Symbio Wildlife Park
11 Lawrence Hargrave DrA great day out with the family and furry friends. Only a 3 minute drive from the guest house.
Putt Putt gold and driving range is a great way to spend the afternoon with mates and kids.
Helensburgh Golf Driving Range
2 Lawrence Hargrave DrPutt Putt gold and driving range is a great way to spend the afternoon with mates and kids.
For a NSW south coast day drive, 50 minutes south of Stanwell Tops will take you to the quaint town of Kiama, with the famous Kiama Blowhole, lots of unique shops for gifts and excellent restaurants.
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Kiama Blowhole
For a NSW south coast day drive, 50 minutes south of Stanwell Tops will take you to the quaint town of Kiama, with the famous Kiama Blowhole, lots of unique shops for gifts and excellent restaurants.
Darkes Forest Riding Ranch
448 Darkes Forest RdGo peach picking / apple picking /cider tasting. Beautiful local honey and fresh produce. Weekends offer live music on the lawn. The guest house offers all picnic supplies for day trips.
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Appleshack at Glenbernie Orchard
259 Darkes Forest RdGo peach picking / apple picking /cider tasting. Beautiful local honey and fresh produce. Weekends offer live music on the lawn. The guest house offers all picnic supplies for day trips.