Things To Do In & Around Wollongong

Rhododendron Park - A pleasant escape featuring exotic trees, rare azaleas and rhododendrons.
Balgownie School Mining Museum - Built in an air raid shelter, the museum has on display photos and mining equipment as well as a simulated mine and other interesting artifacts.
Botanic Gardens - Covering over 67 hectares, the gardens contain a range of beautiful flora.
Historic Mount Kembla Village - The scene of one of the worst mining disasters in Australian history.
City Art Gallery - The largest regional art gallery in Australia, housing a collection of Aboriginal and colonial artworks.
Graham Gallery - Features artworks by local and regional artists.
Illawarra Historic Museum - Houses a collection of items that represent the early life of pioneering families in the region.
The Pottery Place - A display of local pottery and artworks.
Mount Keira Summit Park and Lookout - Provides scenic views of the Leisure Coast as well as some walking trails and picnic facilities.
Port Kembla Scenic Lookout and Hill 60 Park - Provides pleasant views of Shellharbour and Wollongong Harbour.

Top Activities For WOLLONGONG

Bushwalking - There are a number of pleasant walking trails around Mount Kiera and Mount Kembla, taking in spectacular views of the Illawarra region.
Lake Illawarra - Ideal for sailing, windsurfing and fishing.
Golf - Wollongong Golf Club is a great 18 hole championship course located right on the beach and a few minutes to Crown Street Mall.
Lawerence Hargrave Drive & Grand Pacific Drive - Follows the coastline from Stanwell Tops, providing access to a number of attractive beaches and small coastal towns.
Wollongong City Beach - Relax with day at one of Illawarra's many pristine beaches, enjoy a walk along the esplanade up to Flagstaff Hill and the Wollongong Lighthouse with views over the Pacific Ocean and Wollongong Boat Harbour. The beach is a 15 minute brisk walk from the hotel, or a short 5 minute drive.