Sydney Airport 1 hr 4
Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple (19 min)
Large Buddhist temple complex for classes & retreats, with on-site lodging, dining hall & a museum. Bulli Beach Tourist Park (8 min) Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse (18 min)
1871 wrought-iron lighthouse & local heritage site, inactive since 1974 but restored in 2002. Bulli Beach (1 min)
Beach and surfing Grand Pacific Drive (23 min) Bald Hill (22 min)
Oceanfront headland famed for panoramic views, a nature reserve, hang-gliding & Aboriginal history. Wollongong Beach (18 min)
Sandy surfing beach with rugged natural scenery & seasonal lifeguards. Sea Cliff Bridge (19 min)
Opened in 2005, this balanced cantilever bridge with ocean views connects Clifton & Coalcliff. Symbio Wildlife Park (19 min)
Zoo featuring a variety of animals along with keeper presentations, a swimming pool & picnic areas. Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area (12 min)
Hiking & biking amid a bird-rich forest & sandstone cliffs, with scenic viewpoints plus a BBQ area. Wollongong Botanic Garden (15 min)
Botanic garden featuring themed areas with native & exotic plants, along with educational programs. Mount Keira (24 min)
City views attract hikers to this tree-covered peak with a summit lookout & multiple trails. Figure 8 Pools (40 min)
Coastal rock shelf with 8 pools reached by a tricky 3.7-mi. hike, advised during low tide only. Flagstaff Point Lighthouse (Wollongong Head) (18 min)
Built in 1936 & still in use, this electric lighthouse is constructed of reinforced concrete. Science Space (13 min)
Science museum with over 100 interactive exhibits & a planetarium show, plus a gift shop & cafe. | 
