Illowra Battery, Military fortification in Port Kembla, Australia.
The coastal defense complex includes two gun emplacements connected by underground tunnels with concrete stairs and metal trolley tracks.
Constructed in 1941 with two 6-inch Mark XI naval guns, the battery protected Port Kembla and its steel industry during World War II.
The underground tunnels now display numerous graffiti artworks covering the concrete walls, reflecting modern artistic expression within historical structures.
Visitors can access the tunnels through the lower parking area, though proper lighting equipment is necessary due to the dark underground passages.
The facility later transformed into a mushroom cultivation site, using the constant temperature and humidity of the underground bunker system.
Location: Wollongong
GPS coordinates: -34.49151,150.91619
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:15
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