Sydney Airport 1 hr 8
Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area (6 min)
Hiking & biking amid a bird-rich forest & sandstone cliffs, with scenic viewpoints plus a BBQ area. Wollongong North Beach (5 min)
Known for its rock pools, swimming & surfing, this vibrant beach offers picnic areas & a bike path. Mount Keira (15 min)
City views attract hikers to this tree-covered peak with a summit lookout & multiple trails. Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple (12 min)
Large Buddhist temple complex for classes & retreats, with on-site lodging, dining hall & a museum. Wollongong Beach (8 min)
Sandy surfing beach with rugged natural scenery & seasonal lifeguards. Wollongong Botanic Garden (7 min)
Botanic garden featuring themed areas with native & exotic plants, along with educational programs. Flagstaff Point Lighthouse (Wollongong Head) (9 min)
Built in 1936 & still in use, this electric lighthouse is constructed of reinforced concrete. Wollongong Art Gallery (8 min)
Art and art museum Science Space (4 min)
Science museum with over 100 interactive exhibits & a planetarium show, plus a gift shop & cafe. Sea Cliff Bridge (26 min)
Opened in 2005, this balanced cantilever bridge with ocean views connects Clifton & Coalcliff. Port Kembla Beach (17 min) Illawarra Museum (7 min)
Volunteer-run resource for local-history information, exhibits & occasional events. Stuart Park (6 min)
Popular park by the beach featuring open lawns, a lagoon & ocean views, plus a playground & BBQs. Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse (9 min)
1871 wrought-iron lighthouse & local heritage site, inactive since 1974 but restored in 2002. Lake Illawarra (24 min)
This large coastal lagoon offers fishing, prawning & sailing, plus pelicans, swans & other birds. | 
