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CLICK THROUGH THE GALLERY ABOVE for ideas on how to spend Mother’s Day 2018.

MOTHER'S DAY CLASSIC, Stuart Park: Since 1998, the Mother’s Day Classic has raised $30.4 million and funded more than 30 breast cancer research projects across Australia. The course starts from Stuart Park, North Wollongong, along the cycle/walkway of Cliff Road and loops back to Stuart park. (Click the photo for more information.)

LIGHT RAILWAY MUSEUM, Albion Park: Diesel and Miniature train rides will run from 10am to 3pm with locomotive "Seymour". There is also a barbecue and picnic area. (Click the photo for more information.) Picture: Illawarra Light Rail Museum, Facebook

FORAGERS MARKETS, Bulli: Wander around Bulli Showground before heading to one of the chill-out spaces to drink a coffee and read the paper on a lazy Sunday morning. 9am-2pm

COASTAL WALK, Kiama: This world-class 22km walk takes in birdlife, basalt, beaches, bays and blowholes (click the photo for more information).

MEMORIAL TRAIL, Mount Kembla: Explore the newish track at Mount Kembla, with its sweeping views of Cordeaux Heights and beyond at its peak, before enjoying a meal at Mount Kembla pub. 



THE FARM, Killalea: For a Mother's Day lunch with a view, there's no better spot in the Illawarra. Plant yourself down on the grassy hill and drink in the pristine coastal waters.

FITZROY FALLS: When you pull up at the picnic area, you’ll hear the waterfalls before you see them. It’s a short walk to the spectacular Fitzroy Falls, where water plummets over 80m to the deep rainforest ravine below and the views across the escarpment are not to be missed. (Click the photo for more information.) Picture: tourismnsw

BOTANIC GARDEN, Wollongong: Make a beeline for one of the prettiest spots on the grounds - the rose garden. Don't forget to take a stroll over the red bridge and up near Gleniffer Brae. 

ILLAWARRA GREVILLEA PARK, Bulli: The fabulous 100-year-old park, perched above Bulli and gazing way out to sea, will again be open to the public on Sunday, featuring more than 300 types of grevillea species and hybrids. BBQ facilities are available on site (click the photo for more information). 10am to 4pm. Picture: Peter J. Robinson

MINNAMURRA RIVER: Try James Oates Reserve or the secluded Mystics beach across the tidal river mouth (click the image for more information).

<b>CLICK THROUGH THE GALLERY ABOVE</b> for ideas on how to spend Mother’s Day 2018.

10 things to do in the Illawarra th...

From the Foragers Market to Mystics Beach.

10 things to do in the Illawarra this Mother’s Day

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