Sydney Airport 1 hr 9
Flagstaff Point Lighthouse (Wollongong Head) (10 min)
Built in 1936 & still in use, this electric lighthouse is constructed of reinforced concrete. Science Space (3 min)
Science museum with over 100 interactive exhibits & a planetarium show, plus a gift shop & cafe. Port Kembla Beach (16 min) Wollongong Art Gallery (9 min)
Art and art museum Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse (9 min)
1871 wrought-iron lighthouse & local heritage site, inactive since 1974 but restored in 2002. Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple (11 min)
Large Buddhist temple complex for classes & retreats, with on-site lodging, dining hall & a museum. Wollongong Beach (3 min)
Sandy surfing beach with rugged natural scenery & seasonal lifeguards. Lake Illawarra (23 min)
This large coastal lagoon offers fishing, prawning & sailing, plus pelicans, swans & other birds. Sea Cliff Bridge (29 min)
Opened in 2005, this balanced cantilever bridge with ocean views connects Clifton & Coalcliff. Mount Keira (16 min)
City views attract hikers to this tree-covered peak with a summit lookout & multiple trails. Stuart Park (9 min)
Popular park by the beach featuring open lawns, a lagoon & ocean views, plus a playground & BBQs. Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area (11 min)
Hiking & biking amid a bird-rich forest & sandstone cliffs, with scenic viewpoints plus a BBQ area. Illawarra Museum (7 min)
Volunteer-run resource for local-history information, exhibits & occasional events. Wollongong Botanic Garden (7 min)
Botanic garden featuring themed areas with native & exotic plants, along with educational programs. Wollongong North Beach (3 min)
Known for its rock pools, swimming & surfing, this vibrant beach offers picnic areas & a bike path. | 
