What is Port Kembla known for?

Port Kembla is a beachside suburb south of the centre of Wollongong. It is well known for its harbour and its significant role in the industrial history of the Illawarra region. Local communities of Aboriginal people were the original inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of Illawarra Land.

What suburb is Port Kembla?

Wollongong
Port Kembla is a suburb of Wollongong 8 km south of the CBD and part of the Illawarra region of New South Wales. The suburb comprises a seaport, industrial complex (one of the largest in Australia), a small harbour foreshore nature reserve, and a small commercial sector.

Can you swim at Port Kembla Beach?

Port Kembla Beach | Wollongong City Council. Port Kembla beach is a popular location south of Wollongong. It’s next to an Olympic-sized saltwater swimming pool. Get directions and check popular times on Google Maps.

Is Illawarra an Aboriginal name?

Etymology. The word “illawarra” is derived from the Aboriginal Tharawal word “allowrie,” also sometimes spelled as “elouera” or “eloura.” According to A. W.

Which state is Port Kembla?

New South WalesPort Kembla / State

Is Port Kembla Beach dog Friendly?

Port Kembla Beach is not a dog friendly beach however south of the Surf Life Saving Club begins the off lead area for dogs.

What is a person from Wollongong called?

Wollongong “Gongsters” Toronto “Torontonians” (Canada) – Brian.

Is Port Kembla Beach Dog Friendly?

Where is Port Kembla Beach?

It is located approximately 11 kilometres south of Wollongong CBD. The surf club was established in 1910, with bathing… Port Kembla Beach is regarded as one of Wollongong’s most prestigious beaches. It is located approximately 11 kilometres south of Wollongong CBD.

What does Kembla mean in Aboriginal?

Kembla is an Aboriginal word meaning “wild game abundant” or “plenty of game”. Local Aboriginal people called the area “jum-bullah” or “Djembla” which means a wallaby. Mount Kembla has been described as a “sub-tropical belt of rainforest” which “housed a variety of game life which provided an abundant food supply”.

What LGA is Mount Kembla?

Mount Kembla

Mount Kembla Wollongong, New South Wales
LGA(s)	City of Wollongong
State electorate(s)	Wollongong
Federal division(s)	Cunningham
Suburbs around Mount Kembla: Figtree Kembla Heights Mount Kembla Cordeaux Heights Farmborough Heights

What’s Wollongong famous for?

Wollongong is noted for its heavy industry, its port activity and the quality of its physical setting, occupying a narrow coastal plain between an almost continuous chain of surf beaches and the cliffline of the rainforest-covered Illawarra escarpment.

Where is Port Kembla in Australia?

This place is situated in Australia, its geographical coordinates are 34° 28′ 0″ South, 150° 54′ 0″ East and its original name (with diacritics) is Port Kembla. See Port Kembla photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of Port Kembla in Australia.

Is there a 3D map of Port Kembla?

You can also dive right into Port Kembla on unique 3D satellite map provided by Google Earth. With new GoogLe Earth plugin you can enjoy the interactive Port Kembla 3D map within your web browser. No placemark has been added to this place yet.

Where can I rent a car in Port Kembla?

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