Wollongong Area Attractions
The largest water theme park in New South Wales, Jamberoo Action Park is the ultimate destination to enjoy thrills, spills and heart racing action. Open each year from September through to April, J...
Located in a quiet, peaceful environment overlooking Mount Keira & Mount Kembla, Nan Tien Temple has become a popular Wollongong attraction for local and international tourists and also acts as an ...
The Australian MOTORLIFE Museum is dedicated to providing visitors with an insight into the history of motoring through its showcase of historic vehicles, memorabilia and their events held througho...
Built in 1872. The lighthouse Captain tells the story of Pilot William Edwards, who was drowned in Wollongong Harbour in 1867 while attempting to bring a vessel to safety during the fury of a gale....
The Port Kembla industrial area is the region's greatest economic asset and Australia's most dynamic heavy industry area. It is also the only harbour-side industrial theme park in Australia. This i...
Panoramic views south to Shellharbour, north to Wollongong Harbour and the offshore. Five Islands Bird Sanctuary and WWII fortifications.
Scene of one of the worst disaster in Australia's mining history. A moniment stands in the church grounds. The village has craft centres, galleries and many historical buildings.
One of the best known views along the coast and on weekends a popular spot for hang gliders, Bald Hill was the site of aeronautical pioneer Lawrence Hargrave's first attempts at flight.
The Jamberoo Valley is a magnificent area encompassing nature reserves and National Parks which are ideal for bushwalking and bird-watching. The town of Jamberoo itself is a small and charming vill...
Railway from Port Kembla to Moss Vale which climbs the Illawarra escarpment, passing through magnificent rainforests and across rich green pastures.
Est. in 1879, Royal National Park is the world's second oldest national park (after Yellowstone in the USA). Added to the National Heritage List in July 2006, “the Royal” packs incredible natural d...