Lake Illawarra is located between the Illawarra escarpment and the Pacific Ocean on the NSW South Coast.
Perfectly positioned between the pristine waters of the Tasman Sea and the picturesque Illawarra Escarpment, Lake Illawarra and its surrounds are packed with hidden gems, calming countryside, crystal clear beaches, delicious food, shopping and endless adventure to be experienced all year round, it’s a holiday destination that must be experienced. Book your next Shellharbour holiday house now on Search and Stay.
Lake Illawarra is conveniently located just over an hour’s easy drive south of Sydney and within two and half hours from Canberra. The water flowing into Lake Illawarra is both fresh from the escarpment and salty from ocean tides. 
The Lake is approximately 10 kilometres long and 5 kilometres wide and the 3 square kilometres of waterway make it a recreational Mecca for those who love watersports, boating and fishing.
The vast expanses of Lake Illawarra are ideal for a holiday filled with all your favourite water sports. Learn to stand up paddle board on the flat calm waters or venture out into the ocean for some challenging waves. If boating is more your style then bring your own boat, there are plenty of boat ramps for easy access or hire a boat for a fun day of fishing.
If your beach holiday is nothing without a day or two of fishing, Lake Illawarra has plenty of spots to drop a line off the break walls or jetties, then clean and barbeque your fresh fish at one of the foreshore BBQ’s.
Not a fisherman?? Then just enjoy a picnic at one of the many picnic areas along the lake foreshore stocked with BBQs, picnic shelters and playgrounds. The children’s Ninja course will keep those little ones busy and the kids will also love to paddle in the calm waters of Lake Illawarra at Reddall Reserve.
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The Lake Illawarra Art Trail commencing at Reddall Reserve has some amazing sculptures that depict Shellharbour the lake, it’s history and it’s people. While you are exploring the lake foreshore you can venture out to Windang Island, here you will see the remnants of the rails and wheels that were used to transport rock for the breakwall.
The shared pathway along the foreshore is perfect for a walk or a bike ride the path extends to Oak Flats to the west or Shellharbour village to the east, the choice is yours.
If you're keen to explore further afield, throughout Shellharbour the options of fun, adventure and relaxation are only limited to your imagination and energy levels. Regardless of the time of year, come and discover all that Shellharbour has to offer.
The vast waterpark of ocean and lake offers you endless options for boating, fishing, swimming, snorkeling, stand-up paddle boarding and surfing – you'll find a National Surfing Reserve at Killalea.
Get back in touch with nature at Macquarie Pass National Park, where you can stroll through nature reserves, hike along bush trails and even take a plunge under a majestic waterfall. There is plenty on offer for the adventure seekers and combined with fabulous shopping and great restaurants, Shellharbour has everything you could want to make it the perfect holiday destination and you'll find Lake Illawarra and Shellharbour holiday rentals now on Search and Stay.
Paradise Palm Retreat is a lovely new 3 bedroom townhouse located in Lake Illawarra. Within walking distance to Illawarra Lake Foreshore and Reddall Reserve, patrolled Warilla Beach and Warilla Grove, you’ll be amazed by everything Paradise Palm Retreat has to offer. It is perfect for a family or couples getaway or for that place to escape to after a hard day's work. Or whilst working remotely from the home office enjoy what the area has to offer, you’ll be amazed by how it accommodates everyone.
Paradise Palm Retreat comfortably sleeps up to 6 guests in the three bedrooms, one with an ensuite. Paradise Palm Retreat has ducted Air-Conditioning, Dishwasher, Wi-Fi, Coffee Machine, Outdoor Gas BBQ and free parking. Book Paradise Palm Retreat now on Search and Stay.
Destination image source: Visit Shellharbour, Destination NSW (Dee Kramer Photography)