Accommodation and Holiday Information for Wollongong New South Wales

Wollongong New South Wales Accommodation and Holiday Bookings

Location : 81 km south of Sydney

Wollongong began as a farming settlement and expanded hugely as a port city for the coal mined in the Illawarra. In the 20th century, the city expanded further when it became a major steel producer.

Wollongong is a lively, likable city with glorious natural surroundings, superb beaches and a growing reputation as a city that appreciates fine food and wine.
The city has a range of accommodation options that make this a perfect base from which to explore the Illawarra region

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Things to do in Wollongong

~ Sample the beer at Five Islands Brewery, Australia’s largest micro brewery, just the place to try a chemical, preservative and sugar-free beer.

~ Explore Nan Tien Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere, wander the gardens and experience the Buddhist way of life.

~ Stroll around Wollongong Harbour, the horseshoe-shaped expanse also known as Belmore Basin, with its array of fishing boats and lighthouses.

Dont Miss

~ The view from 468m Mt Keira Lookout

~ Wollongong City Gallery, the country’s largest regional art collection

~ The delights of Wollongong's Botanic Garden

~ The view from the harbour’s lighthouse in the evening

~ The city’s surf beaches, some of the State's finest

~ Sky dive the beach- the only place in NSW you can get this high velocity thrill

EVENTS :

Viva la Gong, held in October, is the city’s annual arts and entertainment spectacular. The festival brings together dance, drama, circus acts, film, music, craft, food and fun.

Wollongong Eisteddfod in July attracts some of the hottest new talents from the world of dance: from ballet to folk to tap, classic and contemporary.