Sydney Airport 1 hr 23
Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area (26 min)
Hiking & biking amid a bird-rich forest & sandstone cliffs, with scenic viewpoints plus a BBQ area. Killalea Reserve (15 min) Cathedral Rocks (18 min)
Dramatic basalt rock formations shaped by the waves, a popular spot for watching the sunrise. Kiama Blowhole (22 min)
This popular blowhole along the coastline at Kiama Harbour can spray water up to 25m in the air. Wollongong Botanic Garden (20 min)
Botanic garden featuring themed areas with native & exotic plants, along with educational programs. Jamberoo Action Park (21 min)
Water park with a wave pool, kid area & slides, plus activities such as mini-golf & chairlift rides. Lake Illawarra (5 min)
This large coastal lagoon offers fishing, prawning & sailing, plus pelicans, swans & other birds. Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk (52 min)
Adventure, zip line, and rainforest Mount Keira (29 min)
City views attract hikers to this tree-covered peak with a summit lookout & multiple trails. Windang Beach Tourist Park (20 min) Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple (16 min)
Large Buddhist temple complex for classes & retreats, with on-site lodging, dining hall & a museum. Flagstaff Point Lighthouse (Wollongong Head) (22 min)
Built in 1936 & still in use, this electric lighthouse is constructed of reinforced concrete. Kiama Lighthouse (22 min)
Simple, landmark lighthouse in a parking lot founded in 1887 & still in operation today. Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse (22 min)
1871 wrought-iron lighthouse & local heritage site, inactive since 1974 but restored in 2002. Minnamurra Rainforest Centre (30 min) | 
