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

Bush Magic Adventures / Bush Magic Therapy

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

Don's Farm 560 Avondale Rd Avondale 2530

Altitude 1148

Unforgettable dining experience with delicious food & breathtaking panoramic views.

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

Illawarra Light Railway Museum

Experience steam train rides at the historical Illawarra Light Railway Museum - an educational, FUN and interactive day out all ages!

Illawarra Light Railway Museum 48a Tongarra Road Albion Park Rail New South Wales 2527

Seeker Brewing

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

Seeker Brewing 1 Industrial Road Unanderra New South Wales 2526

UOW Science Space Wollongong

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

Innovation Campus Innovation Campus

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

Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures

The highest zipline in Australia, treetop walk & rainforest experiences, perfect for families

Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures 182 Knights Hill Road Knights Hill New South Wales 2577

Healthy Cities Illawarra

Creating inclusive, thriving communities across Wollongong & the Illawarra

Wollongong and the Illawarra New South Wales

Early Start Discovery Space - Where Curious Minds Play!

Where Curious Minds Play! Australia's only dedicated children's museum and the worlds first on a university campus!

Building 21 University of Wollongong Northfields Avenue Keiraville NSW 2500

What's happening?

Discover the latest and upcoming attractions and events.

Healthy Deadly Kids 3x3 Tournament - Hawks Basketball Camp

A day of basketball, connection and community!

Snakepit

January 14, 2027

NYE at North Gong Hotel ft. Will Sparks

NYE at North Gong Hotel

North Wollongong Hotel 3 Flinders Street North Wollongong New South Wales 2500

December 31, 2026

Illawarra Hawks vs NZ Breakers

Experience the excitement of live NBL basketball!

WIN Entertainment Centre 5-11 Crown Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

December 27, 2026

Bush Magic After School Nature Immersion Program

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

Don's Farm 560 Avondale Rd Avondale 2530

October 12, 2026 - December 18, 2026

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

December 21, 2026 - January 29, 2027

Melbourne Cup at The Mill

Join in for a long lunch filled with Melbourne Cup atmosphere, including a complimentary drink on arrival

The Mill - Dapto Leagues Club Station Street Dapto New South Wales 2530

November 3, 2026

Melbourne Cup Buffet Luncheon 2026 - The Fraternity Club

Dress up, gather your friends and join us for a Melbourne Cup celebration made for a little indulgence.

11 Bourke Street Fairy Meadow New South Wales 2519

November 3, 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

September 18, 2026

Stay 5 Pay 4 Special (January Only) at Holiday Haven Kangaroo Valley

Stay 5, Pay 4 this January at Holiday Haven Kangaroo Valley!

Kangaroo Valley New South Wales

January 9, 2027 - January 31, 2027

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