THIRROUL
Thirroul, known as Robbinsville until 1891was named after Frederick Robbins, a local land owner. The name Thirroul was adopted from the “Thurrural” tribe of Aborigines who lived in the area.
Although there are a number of different ways of spelling the name, its translation is “the place or valley of the cabbage tree palms”. Inspired by its beauty, author D H Lawrence wrote the novel “Kangaroo” while living in the area in the 1920s.
Thirroul is a great place to visit, with its beautiful beach, Olympic-sized pool and many shops, cafes and restaurants.
The village is divided into two areas separated by a bridge over the railway line.
Many services are available for visitors. There is excellent takeaway fish and chips available at Jolly Roger Seafood on McCauley Street (ph 4268 2421).
There are a number of boutiques including Plume Boutique (ph 4268 5691), Boutique Thirroul (ph 4268 5424)and homewares stores including Nest Emporium (ph 4267 2122).
Thirroul Natural Healing Centre has a number of complementary health practitioners who can help put the zing back into your life (ph 4268 3399).
Thirroul is also home to the Thirroul Bowling Leagues & Recreation Club in Station Street (ph 4267 1148) offering great food, happy hours, raffles and trivia nights.
When staying in Thirroul, try Thirroul Beach Motel (ph 4267 2333). It is walking distance to Thirroul’s surf beach and all rooms have ensuites, television and off-street parking. The motel is close to shops and all amenities.
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