Distances

40km
Saturday 8th March, 2025

Great Illawarra Walk Event Highlights

  • Scenic 40km route from Shellharbour to Austinmer
  • Fundraising walk with all proceeds donated to KidsWish to support children with disabilities and illnesses and their families
  • Starts at Bean Roasted Espresso Bar Shellharbour and finishes at Headlands Hotel Austinmer
  • Route passes Westfield Warrawong, Stuart Park, and Sandon Point Beach
  • KidsWish Blue Mile — a 1.5–2km accessible stretch for all ages and abilities that ends with a party at Stuart Park
  • LJ Hooker Shellharbour, Corrimal, and Wollongong are covering walk t-shirt costs so donations go directly to KidsWish
  • Walkers can collect t-shirts from LJ Hooker during business hours or on the morning of the event
  • Rapid Relief Team providing free lunches to participants
  • Finale celebration at Headlands Hotel Austinmer with a vibrant atmosphere and refreshments

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