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

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

Urban Rec Wollongong - Social Sports for Adults - Autumn Registrations open now!

Get fit, have FUN, make new friends! More than sport!

Wollongong

Five Barrel Brewing

The second brewery to hit Wollongong is smashing out a range of great craft beers. Open for tastings and can sales.

318 Keira Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

UOW Science Space Wollongong

Interactive science FUN! Largest hands-on science centre in NSW!

Innovation Campus Innovation Campus

Flip Out Albion Park

Flipping Fun for Everyone

182 Princes Highway Albion Park Rail New South Wales 2527

Healthy Cities Illawarra

Creating inclusive, thriving communities across Wollongong & the Illawarra

Wollongong and the Illawarra 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

Altitude 1148

Unforgettable dining experience with delicious food & breathtaking panoramic views.

Altitude 1148 Southern Gateway Centre M1 Princes Motorway Bulli Tops NSW 2516

Bush Magic Adventures / Bush Magic Therapy

Child-led, inclusive, therapeutic, nature-based programs.

Avondale & Keiraville

What's happening?

Discover the latest and upcoming attractions and events.

Take the kids to Gelato Emporium these School Holidays

Kids can choose from loads of gelato flavours while soaking up sweeping escarpment & coastal views.

Southern Gateway Centre Bulli Tops Bulli NSW Australia 2508

June 27, 2026 - July 12, 2026

School's Out, Fun's In These School Holidays at The Shellharbour Club

Join in the fun this July & keep the kids entertained!

The Shellharbour Club 1 Liddell Street Shellharbour New South Wales 2529

July 9, 2026

School Holidays - Northern Bowl, Bellambi

School holiday bowling fun for all ages!

103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518

June 27, 2026 - July 12, 2026

Christmas in July Raceday - Kembla Grange Racecourse

A festive day at the track with all the cheer of Christmas in the middle of Winter!

Kembla Grange Racecourse 451 Princes Highway Kembla Grange New South Wales 2526

July 25, 2026

Eats and Beats - Oak Flats

Get ready Oak Flats - Eats & Beats is back!

Central Avenue Oak Flats New South Wales 2529

September 19, 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

July 8, 2026

The Harlem Globetrotters - WIN Entertainment Centre

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Wollongong these July School Holidays!

WIN Entertainment Centre Corner of Crown & Harbour Streets Wollongong

July 6, 2026

Rotary Club of West Wollongong Charity Race Day

Supporting Greenacres and Flagstaff Group

Kembla Grange Racecourse 3 West Dapto Road Kembla Grange New South Wales 2526

September 12, 2026

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

July 31, 2026

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