In Wollongong for example, it is simply not possible to live more than a 15-minute drive to the beach, and most people live much closer. The same applies in Shellharbour, Kiama and parts of the Shoalhaven, while Wingecarribee residents live amid rolling green hills with rural and mountain views. The region is one of the State’s most popular holiday destinations, with tourists attracted to the beaches, mountains and bushland that Illawarra residents can enjoy everyday. For further information about the Illawarra click here