Wollongong

Worth seeing in and around Wollongong

10 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
   University of Wollongong

   The University of Wollongong is an Australian public research university located in the suburb of Keiraville, within the coastal city of Wollongong, New South Wales, approximately 80 kilometres south of Sydney. As of 2023, the university had an enrolment of more than 33,000 students, an alumni base of more than 176,000 [LC1] and over 2,400 staff members including 16 distinguished professors.

   2.4 km · public research university in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia · Wikipedia
2. 02
   Nan Tien Temple

   Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple is a Buddhist temple complex located in Berkeley, on the southern outskirts of the Australian city of Wollongong, approximately 90 kilometres south of Sydney.

   6.3 km · Buddhist temple in Australia · Wikipedia
3. 03
   Wollongong Showground

   Wollongong Showground is a stadium located in the Wollongong city centre. It is primarily used for rugby league as a home ground of the St.

   900 m · multi-sports stadium · Wikipedia
4. 04
   Brokers Nose

   Brokers Point or Brokers Nose or Corrimal Peak or Brokers Peak, is a point on the Illawarra Range, in the state of New South Wales, Australia.

   6.6 km · mountain in Australia · Wikipedia
5. 05
   St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Wollongong

   Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral, located in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Wollongong, presently the Most Reverend Brian Mascord. The cathedral is the oldest church of any denomination in the Illawarra region.

   800 m · church in Wollongong, Australia · Wikipedia
6. 06
   Mount Nebo

   Mount Nebo, a tall hill that is part of the Illawarra Range, is located in the foothills of the Illawarra escarpment on the edge of the suburban fringe of the city of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. At 251 metres above sea level, the hill is reached by the steep O'Brien's Road from the suburb of Figtree.

   4.8 km · mountain in Australia · Wikipedia
7. 07
   Illawarra escarpment

   The Illawarra escarpment, or officially the Illawarra Range, is the fold-created cliffs and plateau-eroded outcrop mountain range west of the Illawarra coastal plain south of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The range encloses the Illawarra region which stretches from Stanwell Park in the north to Kiama, Gerringong and the Shoalhaven River in the south.

   6.5 km · mountain range in New South Wales, Australia · Wikipedia
8. 08
   WIN Entertainment Centre

   Wollongong Entertainment Centre is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. The WEC opened on 5 September 1998 with a concert by Bob Dylan and Patti Smith; 4,935 people attended the event.

   900 m · multi-purpose indoor arena in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia · Wikipedia
9. 09
   MacCabe Park

   MacCabe Park is a park located in Wollongong, Australia. It is commonly misspelt McCabe Park, though the sign has since been changed to its correct name.

   900 m · park in Australia · Wikipedia
10. 10
    North Dalton Park

    North Dalton Park is located on Pioneer Rd, Towradgi, in the northern suburbs of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. The ground has a grandstand on the western side, where 430 plastic bucket seats were installed over the concrete steps in early 2017.

    3.8 km · Sports ground in Wollongong, 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.

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Getting to Wollongong

Airports

Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), 59 km · Newcastle (NTL), 201 km

Stations

Unanderra railway station, 5.5 km · North Wollongong railway station, 1.3 km · Kembla Grange railway station, 8.6 km · Lysaghts railway station, 3.8 km · Port Kembla railway station, 6 km

• Sydney (Mascot) → Wollongong

  62 km · quickest by road, 1h 45m · A$9–12
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• Williamtown → Wollongong

  199 km · quickest by road, 4h 16m · A$30–40
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• Melbourne → Wollongong

  652 km · quickest by air, 7h 25m · A$330–480
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