Warrawong

Worth seeing in and around Warrawong

2 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   Hill 60, Port Kembla

   Hill 60 is a heritage-listed Aboriginal site at Military Road, Port Kembla, in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. It is also the location of the World War II installation the Illowra Battery.

   2.7 km · aboriginal heritage site in New South Wales · Wikipedia
2. 02
   Westfield Warrawong

   Warrawong Plaza, formerly Westfield Warrawong, is a major shopping centre located in Warrawong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. With a retail floor area of 57,582 m2, it is currently the third largest shopping centre in the Illawarra region.

   300 m · shopping mall in New South Wales, Australia · Wikipedia

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What Wikivoyage says to see

The escarpment next to Wollongong provides spectacular views over the coastline and city. Bulli Pass (10 min North of Wollongong on the main Sydney road, only accessible by car). Spectacular views over Wollongong and up and down the coast are available from the lookouts at the top of the Bulli Pass. Barbecues, picnic tables and kiosks are available at the lookouts.

1. 01
   Sublime Point is probably

   Sublime Point can be reached by car, or by a steep hike.

2. 02
   Science Space
3. 03
   Nan Tien Temple

   Berkeley Rd, Berkeley, fax: +61 2 4272 0601, nantien@fgs.org.au.

4. 04
   St Francis Xavier Cathedral
5. 05
   WIN Sports & Entertainment Centres
6. 06
   Inside Industry - Port Kembla Steelworks

   Visitor Centre at the BlueScope Steel Northgate Entrance, Springhill Rd Coniston.

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Things to do

During the summer months, Wollongong has 17 surf beaches to choose from, each with less crowds and more space than most Sydney beaches. All have free foreshore parking, and most are accessible by public transport and bicycle. To the north of the city try... North Beach. One of the most popular beaches, in front of Stuart Park and the Novotel.

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Where to eat

Everything about Wollongong's eateries is excellent. Most restaurants are located on either Keira St or Corrimal St, but don't be afraid to venture down a laneway, or further north or south to the outer suburbs, to find great food. There is something for everyone.

1. 01
   Food World

   Chinese and Vietnamese food, big meals and very cheap.

2. 02
   Amigo's Mexican Restaurant

   A casual Mexican place which serves huge tasty Mexican meals.

3. 03
   City Diggers Wollongong
4. 04
   Dagwood
5. 05
   Jasmine Rice

   Thai food with traditional seating on cushions in one room or tables and chairs in another.

From Wikivoyage: Warrawong, CC BY-SA 4.0. Not yet checked by us.

Getting to Warrawong

Airports

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), 66 km · Newcastle (NTL), 207 km

Stations

Lysaghts railway station, 3.5 km · Port Kembla railway station, 1.4 km · Cringila railway station, 2.1 km · Port Kembla North railway station, 1.3 km

• Sydney (Mascot) → Warrawong

  68 km · quickest by road, 1h 53m · A$10–13
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• Williamtown → Warrawong

  206 km · quickest by road, 4h 23m · A$31–41
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• Melbourne → Warrawong

  648 km · quickest by air, 7h 43m · A$350–500
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