Tag: NSW
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Sri Venkateswara Temple
Sri Venkateswara Temple Consecrated on 30th June, 1985, construction of Sri Venkateswara Temple started in 1978. Located in Helensburgh, 60 minutes south of Sydney, and 30 minutes north of Wollongong, the temple has ample parking. Built in a bushland setting, it serves as an impressive local landmark. The NSW Office of Environment Heritage listed the… Read more
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Lawrence Hargrave Memorial
Lawrence Hargrave Memorial Located at Bald Hill is a memorial to British-born Australian engineer, explorer, astronomer, inventor and aeronautical pioneer Lawrence Hargrave. Associated with Hargrave’s first attempt to fly, Bald Hill is the perfect place to remember his achievements, as well as providing fantastic views. On November 12, 1894, Hargrave linked four of his box-kites… Read more
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Minnamurra Rainforest
Minnamurra Rainforest Part of Budderoo National Park west of Kiama, Minnamurra Rainforest is a subtropical, dry, riparian and temperate rainforest. Only a 30-minute drive from Wollongong, it’s a great place to experience the Australian bush. Parking is available near the visitor centre, for a small fee. Alternatively, if you have an annual pass for NSW… Read more