Introduction Contact Info: Killalea Drive Shell Cove (PO Box 4016 Shellharbour) 2529 Phone: 42378589 Fax: 42378438 Email: enquiry@killalea.com.au   Killalea State Park, on the NSW coast at Shellharbour, is Crown Land dedicated to public recreation. It is managed by Killalea State Park Trust.

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It features stunning views in all directions, and a range of public recreation facilities consistent with environmental conservation.

Natural features include sandy, rocky shores, coastal dunes & heath, river frontage, tidal mangroves, fresh-water lagoon, subtropical & littoral rainforest remnants and an offshore island.

Popular recreational activities include:

• SURFING (with two great surf beaches: “the Farm” & “Mystics”);
• FISHING (from rock, beach & river);
• PICNICS (at several sites throughout the Park);
• CAMPING (with toilets, showers & camp kitchen).

The park also features bush & coastal walking trails, and is within hiking distance of Bass Point Reserve and the picturesque Shellharbour village.

Also on site is the Illawarra Environmental Education Centre (NSW Department of Education & Training).

• Park entry is free.
• The Park is open 4.30 am to 9.00 pm DAILY (after hours access for authorised campers only).
• Office Hours are Monday - Friday 8.00 am to 4.30 pm.
• Water is bore-water: not suitable for drinking.
• Beaches are NOT patrolled.

• Vehicles & drivers are subject to NSW Traffic Regulations & penalties.
• Vehicles must drive only on formed roads & carparks.
• Speed limit in the Park is 40 kph (15 kph in Camping Area)
• Dogs are NOT permitted in the Park
• Fires are only permitted in BBQs and permanently constructed fireplaces.
• Vehicles must NOT remain in the park after 9.00pm (authorised campers excepted).

(Automated boom-gates prevent entry/exit between 9.00pm & 4.30am without PIN-code access. PIN codes are available to authorised campers at time of booking.)

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