Sydney Airport 1 hr 9
Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse (16 min)
1871 wrought-iron lighthouse & local heritage site, inactive since 1974 but restored in 2002. Wollongong Beach (15 min)
Sandy surfing beach with rugged natural scenery & seasonal lifeguards. Flagstaff Point Lighthouse (Wollongong Head) (16 min)
Built in 1936 & still in use, this electric lighthouse is constructed of reinforced concrete. Bald Hill (27 min)
Oceanfront headland famed for panoramic views, a nature reserve, hang-gliding & Aboriginal history. Wollongong Botanic Garden (13 min)
Botanic garden featuring themed areas with native & exotic plants, along with educational programs. Lake Illawarra (28 min)
This large coastal lagoon offers fishing, prawning & sailing, plus pelicans, swans & other birds. Science Space (11 min)
Science museum with over 100 interactive exhibits & a planetarium show, plus a gift shop & cafe. Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple (17 min)
Large Buddhist temple complex for classes & retreats, with on-site lodging, dining hall & a museum. Symbio Wildlife Park (24 min)
Zoo featuring a variety of animals along with keeper presentations, a swimming pool & picnic areas. Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area (6 min)
Hiking & biking amid a bird-rich forest & sandstone cliffs, with scenic viewpoints plus a BBQ area. Sea Cliff Bridge (24 min)
Opened in 2005, this balanced cantilever bridge with ocean views connects Clifton & Coalcliff. Bulli Beach (8 min)
Beach and surfing Grand Pacific Drive (28 min) Mount Keira (22 min)
City views attract hikers to this tree-covered peak with a summit lookout & multiple trails. Wollongong North Beach (12 min)
Known for its rock pools, swimming & surfing, this vibrant beach offers picnic areas & a bike path. | 
