| a block from the win entertainment centre arena, this straightforward motel in the city centre is also a 6-minute walk from the beach and a 14-minute walk from wollongong train station. there's no wi-fi access. featuring traditional decor and wooden furnishings, the unpretentious rooms provide tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. off-street parking is complimentary, and offers space for large vehicles
Sydney Airport 1 hr 13
Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area (14 min)
Hiking & biking amid a bird-rich forest & sandstone cliffs, with scenic viewpoints plus a BBQ area. Killalea Reserve (31 min) Science Space (7 min)
Science museum with over 100 interactive exhibits & a planetarium show, plus a gift shop & cafe. Wollongong Botanic Garden (9 min)
Botanic garden featuring themed areas with native & exotic plants, along with educational programs. Wollongong Art Gallery (3 min)
Art and art museum Illawarra Museum (5 min)
Volunteer-run resource for local-history information, exhibits & occasional events. Flagstaff Point Lighthouse (Wollongong Head) (15 min)
Built in 1936 & still in use, this electric lighthouse is constructed of reinforced concrete. Lake Illawarra (21 min)
This large coastal lagoon offers fishing, prawning & sailing, plus pelicans, swans & other birds. Wollongong Beach (6 min)
Sandy surfing beach with rugged natural scenery & seasonal lifeguards. Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse (14 min)
1871 wrought-iron lighthouse & local heritage site, inactive since 1974 but restored in 2002. Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple (13 min)
Large Buddhist temple complex for classes & retreats, with on-site lodging, dining hall & a museum. Wollongong North Beach (11 min)
Known for its rock pools, swimming & surfing, this vibrant beach offers picnic areas & a bike path. Mount Keira (19 min)
City views attract hikers to this tree-covered peak with a summit lookout & multiple trails. Port Kembla Beach (14 min) Beach Cove, Belmore Basin Wollongong (9 min)
Charming seaside destination known for its quaint sandy beach, placid water & serene landscape. | 
