Sydney Airport 1 hr 13
Killalea Reserve (23 min) Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse (17 min)
1871 wrought-iron lighthouse & local heritage site, inactive since 1974 but restored in 2002. Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area (16 min)
Hiking & biking amid a bird-rich forest & sandstone cliffs, with scenic viewpoints plus a BBQ area. HARS Aviation Museum (13 min)
Guided tours of cockpits & decommissioned airplanes, including a Boeing 747, plus jet engines. Lake Illawarra (19 min)
This large coastal lagoon offers fishing, prawning & sailing, plus pelicans, swans & other birds. Minnamurra Rainforest Centre (31 min) Mount Keira (20 min)
City views attract hikers to this tree-covered peak with a summit lookout & multiple trails. Cathedral Rocks (25 min)
Dramatic basalt rock formations shaped by the waves, a popular spot for watching the sunrise. Port Kembla Beach (14 min) Wollongong Botanic Garden (11 min)
Botanic garden featuring themed areas with native & exotic plants, along with educational programs. Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk (49 min)
Adventure, zip line, and rainforest Wollongong Beach (15 min)
Sandy surfing beach with rugged natural scenery & seasonal lifeguards. Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple (9 min)
Large Buddhist temple complex for classes & retreats, with on-site lodging, dining hall & a museum. Jamberoo Action Park (22 min)
Water park with a wave pool, kid area & slides, plus activities such as mini-golf & chairlift rides. Flagstaff Point Lighthouse (Wollongong Head) (17 min)
Built in 1936 & still in use, this electric lighthouse is constructed of reinforced concrete. | 
