| |
Wollongong, population 219 750 is 80 kilometres, 50 miles south of Sydney, in Tharawal country, on the coast backed by the lush Illawarra Escarpment. The drive south from Sydney to Wollongong skirts the Royal National Park and then some impressive coastal scenery through the seaside villages of Scarborough, Wombara and Thirroul. Although Wollongong is mainly an industrial town with steel, copper, coal, electricity and grain plants, the nearby mountains have helped maintain a country town feel to the city.
Wollongong Harbour has its own fishing fleet, seafood restaurants and a picturesque nineteenth century lighthouse.
There are plenty of beaches for a swim or surf and a day in the Illawarra Escarpment provides many stunning coastal views.
If you need to relax, learn how to meditate at Australias largest Buddhist Temple, Nan Tiem.
The Wollongong City Gallery, which is the largest regional art museum in Australia features changing exhibitions that showcase local, national and international artwork.
Lake Illawarra stretches to the foothills of the Range where people can catch prawns, fishing or go sailing.
The inland mountains have some superb, rugged scenery where bushwalking and horse-riding through the forests is fabulous.
Theres also the Science Centre, the Illawarra Motoring Museum and the Mt Kembla Historic Village not to be missed.
|
Exclusive Wollongong Area Travel Deals |
|
DISCOVER AUSTRALIA has 1000's of live exclusive travel deals and booking bonus offers. Make reservations with instant confirmation for Wollongong Area travel deals on accommodation, car hire, and package tours.
Plan your trip to Wollongong Area now, using the Wollongong Area Guide and Tourism in Wollongong Area destination information and links on this page.
Every thing that you need to book and plan your trip to Wollongong Area can be found on discoverAustralia.com.au, your one stop destination to plan and book your trip to Wollongong Area and other destinations in Australia.
Wollongong New South Wales Australia, travel and tourism information provided by DISCOVER AUSTRALIA HOLIDAYS.
| Other South Coast Region Destinations | |
South Coast Tourism Destinations South Coast Region New South Wales
| | |
|
|
Wollongong Tourism & Travel Destination Map
|
|
