| the no-nonsense rooms are situated above the bar, and provide complimentary wi-fi and shared bathrooms. the convivial pub offers hearty meals and sunday roasts, as well as live music on weekends. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. parking is free, and there's a communal lounge with a tv. adjacent to wollongong train station, this irish-themed pub with rooms is a 6-minute walk from the shops and eateries of the crown street pedestrian mall, and 1. 7 km from the beach
Sydney Airport 1 hr 11
Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse (8 min)
1871 wrought-iron lighthouse & local heritage site, inactive since 1974 but restored in 2002. Science Space (8 min)
Science museum with over 100 interactive exhibits & a planetarium show, plus a gift shop & cafe. Flagstaff Point Lighthouse (Wollongong Head) (8 min)
Built in 1936 & still in use, this electric lighthouse is constructed of reinforced concrete. Port Kembla Beach (14 min) Killalea Reserve (28 min) Wollongong Art Gallery (5 min)
Art and art museum Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area (14 min)
Hiking & biking amid a bird-rich forest & sandstone cliffs, with scenic viewpoints plus a BBQ area. Wollongong Beach (5 min)
Sandy surfing beach with rugged natural scenery & seasonal lifeguards. Wollongong North Beach (7 min)
Known for its rock pools, swimming & surfing, this vibrant beach offers picnic areas & a bike path. Illawarra Museum (6 min)
Volunteer-run resource for local-history information, exhibits & occasional events. Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple (10 min)
Large Buddhist temple complex for classes & retreats, with on-site lodging, dining hall & a museum. Lake Illawarra (21 min)
This large coastal lagoon offers fishing, prawning & sailing, plus pelicans, swans & other birds. Beach Cove, Belmore Basin Wollongong (6 min)
Charming seaside destination known for its quaint sandy beach, placid water & serene landscape. Wollongong Botanic Garden (7 min)
Botanic garden featuring themed areas with native & exotic plants, along with educational programs. Mount Keira (16 min)
City views attract hikers to this tree-covered peak with a summit lookout & multiple trails. | 
