The scenery around the escarpment is beautiful enough, but Wollongong and the whole south coast area also have many beaches for everyone's enjoyment. The beaches are clean and well-maintained. It's the perfect getaway any day, without having to go too far. From our apartment, it's about a 45-minute walk to the beach (or 30 minutes running). At some point we hope to live even closer to the beach. We may never get such an opportunity again.
All the beaches in the area have running/walking/biking trails along the shore or nearby. People are generally quite active here, and with the scenery and climate here, it's hard not to want to be active outdoors. There are a few swimming pools on the beach, too: one that is a traditional pool, but waves sometimes roll into; a few others that are built right into the shore, so you can safely swim in ocean water.
One thing in particular to note here are the rip tides. They are quite powerful, and not to be taken lightly. Every year there's at least one major news story of a tourist who drowned by swimming out too far and getting caught in the rip. If you do as the locals do and heed all warnings, the water can be enjoyed safely.
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