Things to do in Wollongong

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Wollongong featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views

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1. Wollongong City Beach

Wollongong City Beach encompasses the broad sweep of sand directly fronting the city and is the home of the Wollongong Surf Life Saving Club. Extending 1.9 miles (3.1 kilometers) from Flagstaff Point to the Port Kembla seawall, the beach has plenty of room for you to stretch out and enjoy some space. With its easy beachfront access and fantastic amenities, Wollongong City Beach is a popular spot to have fun in the sunshine and the gorgeous waters of the Pacific Ocean.
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Wollongong South Beach featuring a sandy beach and rocky coastline

2. North Wollongong Beach

North Wollongong Beach is a favored local beach with a sweep of golden sands framed by rocky platforms and craggy bluffs. Spend the day lounging on the soft sands or bring your surfboard and check the swell. Overlooked by the historic Wollongong Surf Bathing and Life-Saving Club, the 0.3-mile (500-meter) beach has a safe swimming section where young children can play and wade in the waves.
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Wollongong North Beach which includes a hotel, a city and a sandy beach

3. Nan Tien Temple

Learn, meditate, dine and stay overnight at Nan Tien Temple, a spacious complex presenting Buddhism’s fascinating culture, art and architecture in southern Wollongong. Explore the peaceful halls and sprawling gardens or pick from the program of healthy lifestyle classes and Buddhist festivities. The Southern Hemisphere’s largest Buddhist temple complex provides an unforgettable setting for spiritual and educational experiences.
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Nan Tien Temple

4. Wollongong Harbor

With its rocky breakwater, sandy beaches and fantastic waterfront views, Wollongong Harbour is the perfect spot to experience the city’s signature coastal charm. Look out across the sheltered harbor to see yachts moored in the glassy waters or check out the grassy headlands of Flagstaff Hill. The harbor separates Wollongong’s North Beach and South Beach. Stroll along the sandy harbor shores and admire the historic 19th-century lighthouse set against a backdrop of pristine ocean waters.
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Wollongong featuring boating, a city and a sandy beach

5. Crown Street Mall

Check out the range of retailers situated along Crown Street Mall or take a seat on a park bench and experience the hum of the city. The pedestrianized mall is Wollongong’s premier destination to meet with friends or find out about the latest trends. Grab a meal, pick out a new outfit and discover an exciting local event in the heart of Wollongong.
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Crown Street Mall which includes shopping

Popular places to visit

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Wollongong City Beach

4/5(6 reviews)

Immerse yourself in the buzzing atmosphere or find your own secluded patch of sand on this vast beach that stretches for miles along the city’s gorgeous coastline.

Wollongong City Beach
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Nan Tien Temple

4/5(1 review)

With a name that translates to “Paradise of the South” in Chinese, this Buddhist temple complex is a modern architectural treasure with cultural exhibitions, a lodge and workshops.

Nan Tien Temple
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Wollongong Harbor

4/5(7 reviews)

Wander to the edge of the scenic breakwater or take in the views of Wollongong’s two lighthouses from a waterfront café at this historic destination.

Wollongong Harbor
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Symbio Wildlife Park

4/5(1 review)

Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Symbio Wildlife Park home during your travels in Wollongong? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Symbio Wildlife Park
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Crown Street Mall

4/5(1 review)

Wollongong’s pedestrianized main street is a shopping, dining and entertainment hub where you can join community events and festivities, or shop for a new look.

Crown Street Mall
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Sea Cliff Bridge

3.5/5(2 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Wollongong with a trip to Sea Cliff Bridge. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Sea Cliff Bridge
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Bulli Lookout

3/5(1 review)

You can find out about the history of Wollongong with a visit to Bulli Lookout. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Bulli Lookout
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Wollongong Botanic Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Wollongong Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Wollongong. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

Wollongong Botanic Garden
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Bald Hill Lookout

Explore the great outdoors at Bald Hill Lookout, a lovely green space in Wollongong. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Bald Hill Lookout

Areas of Wollongong

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Shellharbour

Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.

Shellharbour
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Wollongong CBD

While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.

Wollongong CBD
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Thirroul

If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Thirroul
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Austinmer

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Austinmer. You might want to make time for a stop at Austinmer Beach or Sharky Beach.

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Bulli

Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.

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Shell Cove

Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and Shellharbour South Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Shell Cove
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