Wollongong City Guide
Wollongong is located just south of Sydney between the mountains and the sea - meaning it has a great mix of the refreshing coastal atmosphere and the relaxing country lifestyle.
Wollongong offers ocean-front dining, outdoor fun for every fitness level, and even an exotic taste of the orient!
Wollongong's outdoor activities are sure to keep you busy. Rent a bike, and tour Wollongong's cycleway network. Start at Thirroul and follow up to 60 kilometres of cycleway through some of the most fantastic scenery you'll find anywhere.
Take a leisurely swim away from the rough waters and surf breaks. Beaches like Coalcliff, Austinmer, and North Wollongong have rock pools attached offer a calm place to swim.
Wollongong is the perfect spot for golf enthusiasts. Its picturesque landscape lends itself to the game. Play the grassy knolls of Russell Vale or Kembla, or head to beachfront courses like Wollongong or Primbee.
For more outdoor adventures, go rock climbing, take to the water with a surfboard, try spear fishing or snorkelling.
Visit Lake Illawarra for fishing, sailing, windsurfing and waterskiing.
Visit Keira Street for some exotic fare. You'll find Eastern-influenced dishes from Singapore, China, Thailand, India and Japan.
Or, enjoy a romantic ocean-front meal at restaurants like Lagoon Seafood Restaurant or Cliffhanger.
Plan a trip to the Nan Tien Buddhist Temple . Take a tour or grab a vegetarian lunch while you're there and learn about the largest Buddhist Temple in the Southern Hemisphere.
Wollongong's city centre offers a wide array of lodging choices that allow you to be close to all the urban appeal while being within walking distance of Wollongong's famous beaches.
On each of those beaches, you'll find accommodations that offer a great view - and even some romance!
If you want exotic accommodations, stay at the Nan Tien Temple Pilgrim Lodge - right on the grounds of the Nan Tien Buddhist Temple.