FOOD SCENE
A few tops picks of ours, mixed with convenient takeaway options for you to indulge in for breakfast, lunch or dinner whilst staying at Austinmer on the Beach!
Classic Thai curries and stir-fries dished up amid traditional artworks and vibrant walls. Perfect for a cosy night in with takeaway available for both pick up and delivery! Personally our favourite of the many thai restaurants throughout Thirroul!
Contact Number: 42680888
Opening hours: Open every day
Lunch: 11:30am - 2:30pm
Dinner: 5pm-9pm
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The Old Siam Restaurant
291 - 301 Lawrence Hargrave DrClassic Thai curries and stir-fries dished up amid traditional artworks and vibrant walls. Perfect for a cosy night in with takeaway available for both pick up and delivery! Personally our favourite of the many thai restaurants throughout Thirroul!
Contact Number: 42680888
Opening hours: Open every day
Lunch: 11:30am - 2:30pm
Dinner: 5pm-9pm
Hand-crafted burgers and meals from locally sourced ingredients. Still relatively new in Thirroul, but has quickly become one of the best burgers Thirroul has to offer! Takeaway also available for pick up.
Contact: Order online through the Thirroul website or dine-in
Opening Hours:
Tuesday: 6:30am–3pm
Wednesday: 6:30am–8pm
Thursday: 6:30am–8pm
Friday: 6:30am–8pm
Saturday: 6:30am–8pm
Sunday: 7:30am–3pm
Monday: 6:30am–3pm
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The Hungry Monkey
32 Prince Alfred StHand-crafted burgers and meals from locally sourced ingredients. Still relatively new in Thirroul, but has quickly become one of the best burgers Thirroul has to offer! Takeaway also available for pick up.
Contact: Order online through the Thirroul website or dine-in
Opening Hours:
Tuesday: 6:30am–3pm
Wednesday: 6:30am–8pm
Thursday: 6:30am–8pm
Friday: 6:30am–8pm
Saturday: 6:30am–8pm
Sunday: 7:30am–3pm
Monday: 6:30am–3pm
Offers a delicious array of fresh sushi, dine-in or takeaway!
Contact Number: 4201 0283
Opening Hours:
Tuesday: 11am–8pm
Wednesday: 11am–8pm
Thursday: 11am–8pm
Friday: 11am–8pm
Saturday: 11am–8pm
Sunday: 11am–8pm
Monday: Closed
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Toro Sushiya
369 Lawrence Hargrave DrOffers a delicious array of fresh sushi, dine-in or takeaway!
Contact Number: 4201 0283
Opening Hours:
Tuesday: 11am–8pm
Wednesday: 11am–8pm
Thursday: 11am–8pm
Friday: 11am–8pm
Saturday: 11am–8pm
Sunday: 11am–8pm
Monday: Closed
With a love for casual, fresh seafood, South Sailor offers lunch, dinner and everything in between. Just 150 metres from Thirroul Beach, South Sailor is a fitting spot to settle back after a day on the sand and surf.
Contact Number: 4268 6008
Opening Hours:
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 5pm–10pm
Thursday: 5pm–10pm
Friday: 11:45am–3pm, 5pm–10:30pm
Saturday: 11:45am–3pm, 5pm–10:30pm
Sunday: 11:45am–10:30pm
Monday: Closed
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South Sailor
216-218 Lawrence Hargrave DrWith a love for casual, fresh seafood, South Sailor offers lunch, dinner and everything in between. Just 150 metres from Thirroul Beach, South Sailor is a fitting spot to settle back after a day on the sand and surf.
Contact Number: 4268 6008
Opening Hours:
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 5pm–10pm
Thursday: 5pm–10pm
Friday: 11:45am–3pm, 5pm–10:30pm
Saturday: 11:45am–3pm, 5pm–10:30pm
Sunday: 11:45am–10:30pm
Monday: Closed
Small neighbourhood tapas bar and restaurant utilising a Mibrasa charcoal oven to showcase the quality of produce.
Contact Number: 4268 3626
Opening Hours:
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11:30am–10pm
Thursday: 11:30am–10pm
Friday: 11:30am–12am
Saturday: 11:30am–12am
Sunday: 11:30am–4pm
Monday: Closed
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The Old South
303-307 Lawrence Hargrave DrSmall neighbourhood tapas bar and restaurant utilising a Mibrasa charcoal oven to showcase the quality of produce.
Contact Number: 4268 3626
Opening Hours:
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11:30am–10pm
Thursday: 11:30am–10pm
Friday: 11:30am–12am
Saturday: 11:30am–12am
Sunday: 11:30am–4pm
Monday: Closed
NEW!!! CHIBA NIGHTS at Finbox.
Finbox now opens a Izakaya style bar and dining Wednesday to Saturday nights in Thirroul! However, we highly recommend booking as it is very popular!
Contact Number: 4268 2050
Opening Hours:
WED - SAT: 5pm - 10:30pm
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Finbox Boardstore
269 Lawrence Hargrave DrNEW!!! CHIBA NIGHTS at Finbox.
Finbox now opens a Izakaya style bar and dining Wednesday to Saturday nights in Thirroul! However, we highly recommend booking as it is very popular!
Contact Number: 4268 2050
Opening Hours:
WED - SAT: 5pm - 10:30pm
An iconic venue steeped in history. The Imperial at Clifton! It all started way back in the 1900s with a sizeable mining community looking for a drinking hole… from there an iconic venue was born, known for its clifftop location and dynamic history.
Sitting idle for almost 20 years, the venue was reinvented as The Imperial at Clifton in 2021 – a bespoke, multi-level hospitality venue encompassing all-day dining and hosting a range of lifestyle workshop classes, celebrations and events.
Just 500 metres from the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge, the venue is located on the tourist road known as the Grand Pacific Drive and boasts clifftop views of the Pacific Ocean and the escarpment; making The Imperial at Clifton a destination in itself. Courtesy bus available (check website to see running hours)!
Dining: Walk-ins only
Opening Hours:
Tuesday: 8am–5pm
Wednesday: 8am–9pm
Thursday: 8am–9pm
Friday: 8am–12am
Saturday: 8am–12am
Sunday: 8am–9pm
Monday: 8am–5pm
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The Imperial at Clifton
315 Lawrence Hargrave DriveAn iconic venue steeped in history. The Imperial at Clifton! It all started way back in the 1900s with a sizeable mining community looking for a drinking hole… from there an iconic venue was born, known for its clifftop location and dynamic history.
Sitting idle for almost 20 years, the venue was reinvented as The Imperial at Clifton in 2021 – a bespoke, multi-level hospitality venue encompassing all-day dining and hosting a range of lifestyle workshop classes, celebrations and events.
Just 500 metres from the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge, the venue is located on the tourist road known as the Grand Pacific Drive and boasts clifftop views of the Pacific Ocean and the escarpment; making The Imperial at Clifton a destination in itself. Courtesy bus available (check website to see running hours)!
Dining: Walk-ins only
Opening Hours:
Tuesday: 8am–5pm
Wednesday: 8am–9pm
Thursday: 8am–9pm
Friday: 8am–12am
Saturday: 8am–12am
Sunday: 8am–9pm
Monday: 8am–5pm
Headland’s Brasserie specialises in delicious fresh food, expertly prepared with quality seasonal ingredients, enjoyed in a laidback, casual atmosphere. Walk-ins only, or bookings for larger groups of 10 and above. This venue is only a short coastal walk from Austinmmer on the Beach (courtesy bus available Friday and Saturday)!
Opening Hours (every day):
Breakfast: 7:30am - 11:00am
Lunch: 11:30am - 3:00pm
Dinner: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
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Headlands Hotel Austinmer Beach
Headland’s Brasserie specialises in delicious fresh food, expertly prepared with quality seasonal ingredients, enjoyed in a laidback, casual atmosphere. Walk-ins only, or bookings for larger groups of 10 and above. This venue is only a short coastal walk from Austinmmer on the Beach (courtesy bus available Friday and Saturday)!
Opening Hours (every day):
Breakfast: 7:30am - 11:00am
Lunch: 11:30am - 3:00pm
Dinner: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Shahi Aroma Indian cuisine presents traditional delicacies in a light-filled space with modern decor and warm ambiance. Another restaurant perfect for a cosy night in with takeaway!
Contact number: 4268 2244
Opening Hours:
Tuesday: 5pm–9pm
Wednesday: 5pm–9pm
Thursday: 5pm–9pm
Friday: 5pm–9pm
Saturday: 5pm–9pm
Sunday: 5pm–9pm
Monday: 5pm–9pm
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Shahi Aroma Indian Cuisine
382 Lawrence Hargrave DrShahi Aroma Indian cuisine presents traditional delicacies in a light-filled space with modern decor and warm ambiance. Another restaurant perfect for a cosy night in with takeaway!
Contact number: 4268 2244
Opening Hours:
Tuesday: 5pm–9pm
Wednesday: 5pm–9pm
Thursday: 5pm–9pm
Friday: 5pm–9pm
Saturday: 5pm–9pm
Sunday: 5pm–9pm
Monday: 5pm–9pm
Whether it be a breakfast burger after going out the night before or fish 'n chips by the beautiful beach on a hot summers day, Shells Diner is only a 30 second walk down the road from Austinmer on the Beach! Takeaway can be ordered via telephone too.
Contact Number: 4267 2255
Opening Hours:
Tuesday: 7am–3pm
Wednesday: 7am–3pm
Thursday: 7am–3pm
Friday: 7am–3pm
Saturday: 7am–4pm
Sunday: 7am–4pm
Monday: 7am–3pm
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Shells Diner
106 Lawrence Hargrave DrWhether it be a breakfast burger after going out the night before or fish 'n chips by the beautiful beach on a hot summers day, Shells Diner is only a 30 second walk down the road from Austinmer on the Beach! Takeaway can be ordered via telephone too.
Contact Number: 4267 2255
Opening Hours:
Tuesday: 7am–3pm
Wednesday: 7am–3pm
Thursday: 7am–3pm
Friday: 7am–3pm
Saturday: 7am–4pm
Sunday: 7am–4pm
Monday: 7am–3pm
Pickled Poet is a cosy retail deli and wine bar designed around local produce, Australian wine makers, carefully crafted share plates and house made pantry items to take home or gift to a someone special. A place for people in search of quality artisanal produce mixed with a little bit of music & the arts.
Pickled Poet
368-370 Lawrence Hargrave DrivePickled Poet is a cosy retail deli and wine bar designed around local produce, Australian wine makers, carefully crafted share plates and house made pantry items to take home or gift to a someone special. A place for people in search of quality artisanal produce mixed with a little bit of music & the arts.
COFFEE SCENE
If theres one thing about this area that we do not lack, it is beautiful cafes situated all along the coast of Austinmer, Thirroul and Coledale. Here are some of our tops picks of coffee all only a small distance away from Austinmer on the Beach!
Bread, Expresso & is only a short walk over Kennedy hill and very popular for coffee within Thirroul. They also sell a delicious selection of bread, pastries and breakfast! We highly recommend trying this cafe!
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Bread, Espresso &
190 Lawrence Hargrave DrBread, Expresso & is only a short walk over Kennedy hill and very popular for coffee within Thirroul. They also sell a delicious selection of bread, pastries and breakfast! We highly recommend trying this cafe!
Honest Don's in another cafe in Thirroul that you can grab coffee, breakfast and even a puppychino for you little furry friend!
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Honest Dons
2a McCauley StHonest Don's in another cafe in Thirroul that you can grab coffee, breakfast and even a puppychino for you little furry friend!
Black Market Roasters in a little further away from Austinmer on the Beach being on the South side of Thirroul, however is also bustling with caffeine lovers every morning! They also offer an array of breads, pastries and breakfast food if you feel like a bite to eat too !!!
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Black Market Roasters Thirroul
368-370 Lawrence Hargrave DrBlack Market Roasters in a little further away from Austinmer on the Beach being on the South side of Thirroul, however is also bustling with caffeine lovers every morning! They also offer an array of breads, pastries and breakfast food if you feel like a bite to eat too !!!
Austinmer Beach Cafe is only a short 30 second walk from our property as it sits directly across the road from the beach! If you feel like staying close, sitting down for a coffee, milkshake and breakfast while looking at our favourite beach, this cafe may be a great selection for you!
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Austi Beach Cafe
104 Lawrence Hargrave DrAustinmer Beach Cafe is only a short 30 second walk from our property as it sits directly across the road from the beach! If you feel like staying close, sitting down for a coffee, milkshake and breakfast while looking at our favourite beach, this cafe may be a great selection for you!
Noel & Gladys is a personal favourite of ours for coffee on a cold winter morning! It's quaint space situated on the south side of Thirroul also offers a small selection of vegan pastries and boutique/market styles gifts to browse through as you wait for your coffee!
Noel & Gladys
374 Lawrence Hargrave DrNoel & Gladys is a personal favourite of ours for coffee on a cold winter morning! It's quaint space situated on the south side of Thirroul also offers a small selection of vegan pastries and boutique/market styles gifts to browse through as you wait for your coffee!
Sketch offers a vast brunch menu for families to sit down for a beautiful breakfast and coffee!
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Sketch coffee & art
Sketch offers a vast brunch menu for families to sit down for a beautiful breakfast and coffee!
Earth Walker is a popular cafe situated in Coledale, which serves the local community with local, organic and sustainable produce through their healthy brunch and coffee selections!
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Earth Walker & Co General Store & Cafe
749 Lawrence Hargrave DrEarth Walker is a popular cafe situated in Coledale, which serves the local community with local, organic and sustainable produce through their healthy brunch and coffee selections!
Only 200m up the road from Austinmer on the Beach, Moore St General provides wholesome food, amazing brew and good vibes!
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Moore Street General
38 Moore StOnly 200m up the road from Austinmer on the Beach, Moore St General provides wholesome food, amazing brew and good vibes!
Virtually directly next door to Moore St General and also only 200m from Austinmer on the Beach, Omni Cafe offers morning coffee and breakfast too!
Omni Cafe
40 Moore StVirtually directly next door to Moore St General and also only 200m from Austinmer on the Beach, Omni Cafe offers morning coffee and breakfast too!
AFTERNOON DRINKS
For all the lovers of a drink at sunset, these ideal locations are the perfect spot for you to sit down, relax and sip on some of your favourite drinks!
Headies is not only a short walk from Austinmer on the Beach, but also a personal favourite of ours to enjoy a nice drink or cocktail on a warm summer afternoon!
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Headlands Hotel Austinmer Beach
Headies is not only a short walk from Austinmer on the Beach, but also a personal favourite of ours to enjoy a nice drink or cocktail on a warm summer afternoon!
The Ryan's Hotel is another local pub that offers convenient bistro food and drinks. Also with live music most weekend nights!!!
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Ryan's Hotel
138 Phillip StThe Ryan's Hotel is another local pub that offers convenient bistro food and drinks. Also with live music most weekend nights!!!
Right in the heart of Thirroul, The Beaches Thirroul offers a beautiful indoor or outdoor seating area to enjoy an afternoon drink or live music most weekend nights! If needing a bite to eat, they also have a Mexican style bistro!!
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The Beaches
272-280 Lawrence Hargrave DrRight in the heart of Thirroul, The Beaches Thirroul offers a beautiful indoor or outdoor seating area to enjoy an afternoon drink or live music most weekend nights! If needing a bite to eat, they also have a Mexican style bistro!!
Burgers, seafood and steak in a vast, buzzy pub with a beer garden and terraces overlooking the sea! Beautiful for afternoon drinks, however opening hours differ and it is walk-ins only.
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The Scarborough Hotel
383 Lawrence Hargrave DrBurgers, seafood and steak in a vast, buzzy pub with a beer garden and terraces overlooking the sea! Beautiful for afternoon drinks, however opening hours differ and it is walk-ins only.
Offering a courtesy bus, spectacular views and incredible food and drinks, The Imperial at Clifton is a stunning location to enjoy your afternoon at!! Note: No bookings allowed, walk-ins only.
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The Imperial at Clifton
315 Lawrence Hargrave DriveOffering a courtesy bus, spectacular views and incredible food and drinks, The Imperial at Clifton is a stunning location to enjoy your afternoon at!! Note: No bookings allowed, walk-ins only.
NATURE & PARKS
Arguably one of Australia's most beautiful locations, the Illawarra coastline and escarpment offers an endless amount of scenic lookouts, hiking, walking, birding, and picnic spots that should not be missed!!
Sublime Point Lookout offers 180 degree views over the sea, the rainforest and the 17 beaches that span the coastline to Wollongong. Sublime Point track covers a distance of 850 metres. The difficulty rating is hard, with a suggested walk time of 45 minutes. Please note: It accessability can change depending on weather.
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Sublime Point Lookout
Sublime Point Lookout offers 180 degree views over the sea, the rainforest and the 17 beaches that span the coastline to Wollongong. Sublime Point track covers a distance of 850 metres. The difficulty rating is hard, with a suggested walk time of 45 minutes. Please note: It accessability can change depending on weather.
The Wodi Wodi track is a 6.5 kilometre walking track, named after the original Custodians that lived along the Illawarra coast. The track has been designed to provide a comfortable one day circular trip, starting at Stanwell Park Station and ending near Coalcliff Station offering spectacular views and picnic spots along the way!!!
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Wodi Wodi Walking Track
Wodi Wodi Walking TrackThe Wodi Wodi track is a 6.5 kilometre walking track, named after the original Custodians that lived along the Illawarra coast. The track has been designed to provide a comfortable one day circular trip, starting at Stanwell Park Station and ending near Coalcliff Station offering spectacular views and picnic spots along the way!!!
The Sea Cliff Bridge, together with the adjoining Lawrence Hargrave Drive Bridge, are two road bridges that carry the scenic Lawrence Hargrave Drive across the rockface on the Illawarra escarpment, located in the northern Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia!
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Sea Cliff Bridge
Lawrence Hargrave DriveThe Sea Cliff Bridge, together with the adjoining Lawrence Hargrave Drive Bridge, are two road bridges that carry the scenic Lawrence Hargrave Drive across the rockface on the Illawarra escarpment, located in the northern Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia!
LOCAL BOUTIQUES
Our best advice for local boutiques would just be to browse around through town, however here are some local standouts!
Oat & Honey Thirroul presents daily lifestyle products and gifts, clothing, footwear, kids and baby products.
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Oat & Honey
307 Lawrence Hargrave DrOat & Honey Thirroul presents daily lifestyle products and gifts, clothing, footwear, kids and baby products.
Plume is a fashion boutique located in the beautiful seaside town of Thirroul, on the south coast of NSW.
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Plume
271 Lawrence Hargrave DrPlume is a fashion boutique located in the beautiful seaside town of Thirroul, on the south coast of NSW.
Luca Luna is an inspired space combining an ardent love for botanics and interiors. The store is filled with luxurious plants, carefully curated flowers and products sourced with the intention of supporting Australian made, natural pieces that have been manufactured ethically.
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Luca Luna
364 Lawrence Hargrave DrLuca Luna is an inspired space combining an ardent love for botanics and interiors. The store is filled with luxurious plants, carefully curated flowers and products sourced with the intention of supporting Australian made, natural pieces that have been manufactured ethically.
Nestled in the idyllic seaside village of Thirroul, Nest Emporium has been making homes beautiful for over 15 years. Specialising in unique and unusual gifts, beautiful homewares for every budget, including indoor cushions, outdoor cushions, throws, furniture and other homewares.
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Nest Emporium
287 Lawrence Hargrave DrNestled in the idyllic seaside village of Thirroul, Nest Emporium has been making homes beautiful for over 15 years. Specialising in unique and unusual gifts, beautiful homewares for every budget, including indoor cushions, outdoor cushions, throws, furniture and other homewares.
Pretty Eclectic offers a carefully curated collection of furniture, clothing, homewares & accessories for the style conscious, busy woman & her family.
Pretty Eclectic
407 Princes HighwayPretty Eclectic offers a carefully curated collection of furniture, clothing, homewares & accessories for the style conscious, busy woman & her family.
ESSENTIALS
IGA
275 Lawrence Hargrave DrColes
282 Lawrence Hargrave DrThirroul Fruit Barn
1B McCauley StWoolworths Bulli
5-9 Molloy StThirroul Village Cellars
281 Lawrence Hargrave DrBWS Bulli
Molloy StreetLiquorland Woonona East
28 Park RoadRyan's Hotel
138 Phillip StTRANSPORT
In regard to public transport, we have both bus services and train services. The bus stop, conveniently is right at the front door of Austinmer on the Beach and Austinmer train station in 400m up the road (we recommend downloading tripview lite for timetables). Ubers and taxis are also avaliable!
Dion's Bus Service
30 Woodhill StTraining Services NSW
84 Crown Street