Wollongong & Surrounds

The coastal escarpment and a ribbon of beautiful beaches around Wollongong and nearby towns make it a perfect destination for outdoor adventures.   Small coastal villages such as Austinmer, Stanwell Park and Thirroul have excellent surfing beaches while Lake Illawarra offers a choice of sailing, water skiing, canoeing and fishing.

Other interesting towns to visit are Bulli, a former coal-mining town on the coast that recaptures the charm of the 19th century in its architecture, and Helensburgh, a great base from which to explore the Royal National Park. 

Things to do in the Wollongong area range from the energetic to the leisurely. Ride a bike along one of the area’s purpose-built tracks or walk around Mt Keira on a 5.5-km trail that passes through rainforest and eucalypt forest. If you’re feeling adventurous, sky dive onto the beach, the State’s only beach skydive. Other activities include a walk across Sea Cliff Bridge, a dip in Austinmer’s ocean pool or the panoramic view from Bald Hill Lookout at Stanwell Tops.

You'll find a wide variety of accommodation options in the area, ranging from hotels and apartments to hostels, camping and cabins