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

Wollongong Botanic Garden - escape the everyday!

Escape the everyday!

40 Murphys Avenue Keiraville New South Wales 2500

Expressive Art Experience

Truly unique retreats, with a focus on Expressive Art and wellbeing

Based in Kiama Downs New South Wales 2533 / we also offer mobile art parties for community / public & private events across Wollongong / Illawarra & beyond.

Northern Bowl

Illawarra's iconic bowling & leisure centre!

103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518

WIN Stadium

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

Corner of Crown & Harbour Streets Wollongong

Sauna & Ice Bath Recovery - Saunaus, Wollongong

Where Heat meets Ice in perfect harmony

388 Crown Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

Holiday Haven - 12 stunning South Coast holiday parks

Your Haven awaits!

South Coast New South Wales

Seeker Brewing

Award winning craft beers and live music. Made To Froth!

Seeker Brewing 1 Industrial Road Unanderra New South Wales 2526

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

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

What's happening?

Discover the latest and upcoming attractions and events.

Friday Meat Raffle - Warilla Hotel

Be in the running to take home some top-quality cuts

61-67 Shellharbour Road Warilla New South Wales 2528

March 6, 2026

Greenplan Plant Sales at Wollongong Botanic Garden

Breathe new life into your garden by picking up some plants and advice at the Botanic Garden’s plant sales!

65 Northfields Avenue Keiraville New South Wales 2500

March 7, 2026

What's On at Early Start Discovery Space!

Free Activities for ages Birth - 10 every day at the Space!

Building 21 University of Wollongong Northfields Avenue Keiraville NSW 2500

March 2, 2026 - March 8, 2026

Wings Over Shellharbour!

Sydney's premier airshow returns as Wings Over Shellharbour!

Shellharbour Airport / Airport Road Albion Park Rail NSW 2527

May 16, 2026 - May 17, 2026

Weekday Price Drop at Treetops Adventure Nowra

Weekday price drop on Mondays to Thursdays

Treetops Adventure Nowra 23 Rock Hill Rd North Nowra New South Wales 2541

February 10, 2026 - April 2, 2026

School Holiday activities at the Wollongong Botanic Garden

Holiday activities at Wollongong Botanic Garden

Wollongong Botanic Garden 29 Madoline Street Gwynneville New South Wales 2500

April 8, 2026

INTRO TO LEAGUE BOWLING @ Northern Bowl, Bellambi

Get expert tips from an experienced league bowler!

103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518

March 5, 2026

LATE NIGHT BOWLING @ Northern Bowl, Belllambi

FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS

103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518

March 6, 2026 - March 7, 2026

Bush School – Child-Led Nature-Based Learning Program

Learning gone wild!

560 Avondale Road Avondale New South Wales 2530

February 3, 2026 - April 2, 2026

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