Sydney Airport 1 hr 17
Illawarra Museum (14 min)
Volunteer-run resource for local-history information, exhibits & occasional events. Cathedral Rocks (26 min)
Dramatic basalt rock formations shaped by the waves, a popular spot for watching the sunrise. Wollongong Beach (13 min)
Sandy surfing beach with rugged natural scenery & seasonal lifeguards. Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area (20 min)
Hiking & biking amid a bird-rich forest & sandstone cliffs, with scenic viewpoints plus a BBQ area. Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple (10 min)
Large Buddhist temple complex for classes & retreats, with on-site lodging, dining hall & a museum. Jamberoo Action Park (28 min)
Water park with a wave pool, kid area & slides, plus activities such as mini-golf & chairlift rides. Science Space (18 min)
Science museum with over 100 interactive exhibits & a planetarium show, plus a gift shop & cafe. Port Kembla Beach (3 min) Flagstaff Point Lighthouse (Wollongong Head) (16 min)
Built in 1936 & still in use, this electric lighthouse is constructed of reinforced concrete. Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse (16 min)
1871 wrought-iron lighthouse & local heritage site, inactive since 1974 but restored in 2002. Killalea Reserve (22 min) Bass Point Reserve (22 min) Lake Illawarra (12 min)
This large coastal lagoon offers fishing, prawning & sailing, plus pelicans, swans & other birds. Wollongong Botanic Garden (14 min)
Botanic garden featuring themed areas with native & exotic plants, along with educational programs. Mount Keira (23 min)
City views attract hikers to this tree-covered peak with a summit lookout & multiple trails. | 
