Attractions and Adventure

The Illawarra is home to many sites of natural and cultural significance. Find out what the Wollongong attractions have to offer you. Any day can be an adventure, see the latest in upcoming events.

Attractions You Should Visit

Visit the latest attractions

WIN Stadium

Home to the biggest sport and entertainment events in the Illawarra!

Corner of Crown & Harbour Streets Wollongong

Mobile Revolution Archery Tag

Draw your bow, a NEW revolution has begun. Mobile kids parties - the newest party experience in town!

Unit 1 Lot 2 Drummond Street Spring Hill New South Wales 2500

Green Connect Farm

Play, learn and explore at the Green Connect Farm in Warrawong!

6 Anna Avenue Warrawong New South Wales 2502

HARS Aviation Museum

An exciting and educational day out exploring planes across history for young and old.

54 Airport Road Albion Park Rail New South Wales 2527

City of Wollongong Tennis Club

So much more than just tennis!

Beaton Park Leisure Centre Foleys Road Wollongong

Flip Out Albion Park

Flipping Fun for Everyone

182 Princes Highway Albion Park Rail New South Wales 2527

Holiday Haven - 12 stunning South Coast holiday parks

Your Haven awaits!

South Coast New South Wales

Wollongong Art Gallery

Wollongong Art Gallery is one of the largest regional art galleries in Australia.

Healthy Cities Illawarra

Creating inclusive, thriving communities across Wollongong & the Illawarra

Wollongong and the Illawarra New South Wales

What's happening?

Discover the latest and upcoming attractions and events.

ERC Centenary Race Day at Kembla Grange Racecourse

FEATURING INVADES!!!

Kembla Grange Racecourse 401 Princes Highway Kembla Grange New South Wales 2526

October 11, 2025

Wollongong Makers Market

LOCAL | HANDMADE | ARTISAN

Innovation Campus Squires Way Wollongong New South Wales 2500

November 8, 2025 - November 9, 2025

Stay 7 Pay 5 Special at Swan Lake Holiday Haven

Book a 7-night stay and only pay for 5 nights.

Swan Lake Holiday Haven 4 Goonawarra Drive Cudmirrah New South Wales 2540

August 12, 2025 - December 24, 2025

Oktoberfest Raceday

Oktoberfest at Kembla Grange Racecourse!

Kembla Grange Racecourse 431 Princes Highway Kembla Grange New South Wales 2526

October 4, 2025

Revolution Laser Arena & NEW VR Experience - School Holiday Bookings Now Open!

Ultimate laser tag and VR FUN these school holidays!

2 Drummond Street Spring Hill New South Wales 2500

September 29, 2025 - October 12, 2025

$25 off tandem skydives at Skydive Sydney-Wollongong

Wollongong Locals offer with Skydive Australia - get $25 off!

North Wollongong

September 2, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Nitro Circus

Nitro Circus is coming to WIN Stadium for one night only!

WIN Stadium 46 Harbour Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

November 7, 2025

Woodfest Workshops & Market

A Weekend of Workshops, Markets, Music & More at Bulli Showground!

Bulli Showground Grevillea Park Road Bulli New South Wales 2516

October 18, 2025 - October 19, 2025

Stand-up Comedy Events in Wollongong and the Illawarra

Wollongong's Home of Stand-Up Comedy.

The Builders Club 61 Church Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

October 9, 2025

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