Sydney Airport 1 hr 7
Bald Hill (15 min)
Oceanfront headland famed for panoramic views, a nature reserve, hang-gliding & Aboriginal history. Symbio Wildlife Park (19 min)
Zoo featuring a variety of animals along with keeper presentations, a swimming pool & picnic areas. Flagstaff Point Lighthouse (Wollongong Head) (26 min)
Built in 1936 & still in use, this electric lighthouse is constructed of reinforced concrete. Sublime Point (15 min) Wollongong Botanic Garden (23 min)
Botanic garden featuring themed areas with native & exotic plants, along with educational programs. Austinmer Beach (4 min) Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area (20 min)
Hiking & biking amid a bird-rich forest & sandstone cliffs, with scenic viewpoints plus a BBQ area. Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse (26 min)
1871 wrought-iron lighthouse & local heritage site, inactive since 1974 but restored in 2002. Mount Keira (26 min)
City views attract hikers to this tree-covered peak with a summit lookout & multiple trails. Garie Beach (38 min)
This patrolled beach features swimming & surfing, plus a picnic area with toilets. Sea Cliff Bridge (9 min)
Opened in 2005, this balanced cantilever bridge with ocean views connects Clifton & Coalcliff. Grand Pacific Drive (15 min) Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple (27 min)
Large Buddhist temple complex for classes & retreats, with on-site lodging, dining hall & a museum. Figure 8 Pools (41 min)
Coastal rock shelf with 8 pools reached by a tricky 3.7-mi. hike, advised during low tide only. Stanwell Park Beach (14 min)
Relaxed, family-friendly sand beach featuring a park with BBQ facilities & playground equipment. | 
