| parking is free. mini-golf, tennis and basketball courts are available for a fee. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. a 10-minute walk from towradgi beach, this casual property is 5 km from wollongong's city centre and 5 km from the win entertainment centre. other amenities include bbqs, campsites and an rv park. there's a heated indoor pool and a steam room, as well as a playground and play area for kids. laid-back rooms, cabins and bungalows feature kitchens, wi-fi access (fee) and tvs; most include bunk beds. upgraded quarters add separate bedrooms, lounge areas, sofabeds and flat-screens; some offer washer/dryers, and patios with bbqs
Sydney Airport 1 hr 10
Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area (8 min)
Hiking & biking amid a bird-rich forest & sandstone cliffs, with scenic viewpoints plus a BBQ area. Wollongong Beach (7 min)
Sandy surfing beach with rugged natural scenery & seasonal lifeguards. Lake Illawarra (24 min)
This large coastal lagoon offers fishing, prawning & sailing, plus pelicans, swans & other birds. Illawarra Museum (7 min)
Volunteer-run resource for local-history information, exhibits & occasional events. Port Kembla Beach (17 min) Wollongong Botanic Garden (9 min)
Botanic garden featuring themed areas with native & exotic plants, along with educational programs. Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse (8 min)
1871 wrought-iron lighthouse & local heritage site, inactive since 1974 but restored in 2002. Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple (13 min)
Large Buddhist temple complex for classes & retreats, with on-site lodging, dining hall & a museum. Bulli Beach (9 min)
Beach and surfing Sea Cliff Bridge (25 min)
Opened in 2005, this balanced cantilever bridge with ocean views connects Clifton & Coalcliff. Wollongong North Beach (4 min)
Known for its rock pools, swimming & surfing, this vibrant beach offers picnic areas & a bike path. Flagstaff Point Lighthouse (Wollongong Head) (8 min)
Built in 1936 & still in use, this electric lighthouse is constructed of reinforced concrete. Mount Keira (17 min)
City views attract hikers to this tree-covered peak with a summit lookout & multiple trails. Stuart Park (6 min)
Popular park by the beach featuring open lawns, a lagoon & ocean views, plus a playground & BBQs. Science Space (3 min)
Science museum with over 100 interactive exhibits & a planetarium show, plus a gift shop & cafe. | 
