Wollongong Attractions

Wollongong, Australia, located 82kms down the Pacific coast from Sydney, is New South Wales' third largest city. The area abounds with magnificent scenery including the district of Lake Illawarra, a popular estuary lake opening into the sea and known for its abundant prawns and seafood.

Wollongong is an ideal tourist destination offering a vibrant variety of activities, so grab a map first thing to plan what you want to see. There are 17 patrolled beaches all located close to accommodation and shopping.

To enjoy a leisurely round, Wollongong Golf Club offers maximum ocean-front 'wow' factor, with 5 holes of the championship level course situated along the beachfront.

For paragliding and hang gliding, Stanwell Park provides outstanding conditions in an awe-inspiring, coastal setting, drifting over plunging headlands, vast stretches of sandy beaches and 'two lagoon' beach.
The small picturesque town of Kiama, on the Wollongong New South Wales coast, drew its name from the Kiama Blowhole. The name 'Kiama' was reportedly derived from the Aboriginal meaning "where the sea makes a noise". The blowhole, the biggest in the world, can blast water 25 metres – or 82 feet – into the air.
The southern hemisphere's largest Buddhist temple, Nan Tien Buddhist Temple (Nan Tien meaning southern paradise), is located on a semi-rural hillside to the south of Wollongong.

Fascinating Wollongong museums include the Illawarra Motoring Museum, the Old Courthouse, Wollongong Science Centre & Planetarium and the Breakwater Battery Military Museum.

Many major international acts have performed at the Wollongong Entertainment Centre, so be sure to check out the centre's program.