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Wollongong & surrounds

When was the last time you stepped out of the car in Wollongong after driving over the Sea Cliff Bridge? If it’s been a while, you should seize the day, because from Coledale to Port Kembla, there’s excellent food to experience.

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Fish of the day and chips at Rosie’s in Coledale.

The Good Food Guide to a road trip through Wollongong and surrounds

  • Isabel Cant
The Black Cockatoo bar has a retro vibe,

The Black Cockatoo

  • Isabel Cant
Casa Lu’s porchetta sandwich.

Casa Lu

  • Erina Starkey
The piselli pizza merges pancetta, peas, mint, fior di latte and parmigiano.
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Ciro’s

The menu includes wild-caught Aussie fish, hand-cut triple-cooked chips and hearty classics.
14/20

Coledale Bistro

Sweet and sour duck.
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Duck in Heaven

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The meatball sub at Halfday Deli

Halfday Deli

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Port Kembla bar and restaurant The Iron Yampi.
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The Iron Yampi

The signature almond croissants.

Millers’ Local Bakehouse

  • Bianca Hrovat
The soft-lit dining room at Restaurant Santino.
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Restaurant Santino

Fish of the day and chips at Rosie’s in Coledale.

Rosie’s Fish & Chips

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Roy’s Restobar in Wollongong.
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Roy’s Restobar

The Servo in Port Kembla.

The Servo

  • Isabel Cant

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Welcome to Shoalhaven, where historic tree-lined townships roll into scenic coastal communities, and there’s far more must-stop cafes, wine bars and restaurants than one road trip could ever cover. 

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