South of Stanwell Park is Coalcliff, a favourite spot for fishermen. A few years ago, Coalcliff was cut off from the southern area of the Northern Illawarra by a road closure. The Sea Cliff Bridge has now completed the Grand Pacific Drive. You can walk across the bridge or simply stroll onto it to take some spectacular photographs.
While in Coalcliff visit the PD Art Gallery to see some fabulous contemporary art by Pauline Denney. Meanwhile, her husband Roy, runs Roy Jewellery which focusses on individual hand made jewellery.
The studio at 21 Paterson Road is open most days when the sign displays “open” (ph 4294 2011).
Over the bridge at Wombarra visit the Scarborough Wombarra Bowling Club for a cool drink (ph 4267 2139) and if staying in Wombarra appeals, try Barra Beach Holiday Accommodation, a one-bedroom apartment with great views overlooking the ocean (ph 0414 673 701).
Coledale is the next village where the beach is not only beautiful but is also patrolled. If you are looking to stay the night and you love camping, try Coledale Camping Reserve overlooking Coledale Beach (ph 4267 4302). For a delicious breakfast or lunch from Wednesday to Sunday or dinner Wednesday to Saturday try Chedo’s Cafe which specialises in Mediterrannean and European dishes (ph 4268 3000).
On the fourth Sunday of every month at the Coledale Public School is the Coledale Market which is on from 9am to 3pm. There are lots of stalls including pre-loved clothes, books and beautiful handmade goodies (ph 0422 781 920).
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