Sydney Airport 1 hr 20
Cathedral Rocks (20 min)
Dramatic basalt rock formations shaped by the waves, a popular spot for watching the sunrise. Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse (20 min)
1871 wrought-iron lighthouse & local heritage site, inactive since 1974 but restored in 2002. Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk (54 min)
Adventure, zip line, and rainforest Kiama Blowhole (24 min)
This popular blowhole along the coastline at Kiama Harbour can spray water up to 25m in the air. Wollongong Botanic Garden (17 min)
Botanic garden featuring themed areas with native & exotic plants, along with educational programs. Minnamurra Rainforest Centre (32 min) Lake Illawarra (7 min)
This large coastal lagoon offers fishing, prawning & sailing, plus pelicans, swans & other birds. Port Kembla Beach (10 min) Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area (23 min)
Hiking & biking amid a bird-rich forest & sandstone cliffs, with scenic viewpoints plus a BBQ area. Mount Keira (27 min)
City views attract hikers to this tree-covered peak with a summit lookout & multiple trails. Kiama Lighthouse (24 min)
Simple, landmark lighthouse in a parking lot founded in 1887 & still in operation today. Jamberoo Action Park (23 min)
Water park with a wave pool, kid area & slides, plus activities such as mini-golf & chairlift rides. Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple (13 min)
Large Buddhist temple complex for classes & retreats, with on-site lodging, dining hall & a museum. Killalea Reserve (17 min) Flagstaff Point Lighthouse (Wollongong Head) (19 min)
Built in 1936 & still in use, this electric lighthouse is constructed of reinforced concrete. | 
