Sydney Airport 1 hr 13
Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse (8 min)
1871 wrought-iron lighthouse & local heritage site, inactive since 1974 but restored in 2002. Science Space (9 min)
Science museum with over 100 interactive exhibits & a planetarium show, plus a gift shop & cafe. Flagstaff Point Lighthouse (Wollongong Head) (7 min)
Built in 1936 & still in use, this electric lighthouse is constructed of reinforced concrete. Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area (15 min)
Hiking & biking amid a bird-rich forest & sandstone cliffs, with scenic viewpoints plus a BBQ area. Killalea Reserve (31 min) Mount Keira (20 min)
City views attract hikers to this tree-covered peak with a summit lookout & multiple trails. Wollongong Art Gallery (6 min)
Art and art museum Illawarra Museum (8 min)
Volunteer-run resource for local-history information, exhibits & occasional events. Lake Illawarra (21 min)
This large coastal lagoon offers fishing, prawning & sailing, plus pelicans, swans & other birds. Wollongong Beach (10 min)
Sandy surfing beach with rugged natural scenery & seasonal lifeguards. Wollongong Botanic Garden (9 min)
Botanic garden featuring themed areas with native & exotic plants, along with educational programs. Port Kembla Beach (14 min) Wollongong North Beach (7 min)
Known for its rock pools, swimming & surfing, this vibrant beach offers picnic areas & a bike path. Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple (13 min)
Large Buddhist temple complex for classes & retreats, with on-site lodging, dining hall & a museum. Beach Cove, Belmore Basin Wollongong (6 min)
Charming seaside destination known for its quaint sandy beach, placid water & serene landscape. | 
