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

Northern Bowl

Illawarra's iconic bowling & leisure centre!

103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518

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

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

Sauna & Ice Bath Recovery - Saunaus, Wollongong

Where Heat meets Ice in perfect harmony

388 Crown Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

Gelato Emporium

Artisan gelato, great coffee and a curated selection of gourmet pantry treats.

Southern Gateway Centre Bulli Tops Bulli NSW Australia 2508

Seeker Brewing

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

Seeker Brewing 1 Industrial Road Unanderra New South Wales 2526

Your world-class adrenaline rush is right over North Gong with Skydive Australia!

Book now and let gravity do the rest!

Stuart Park North Wollongong New South Wales

Wollongong Botanic Garden - escape the everyday!

Escape the everyday!

40 Murphys Avenue Keiraville New South Wales 2500

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

What's happening?

Discover the latest and upcoming attractions and events.

BINGO INSANITY - Halloween Event at The Frat

Bingo Insanity is coming to The Fraternity Club for one outrageous night of comedy, music, dancing and non-stop fun.

11 Bourke Street Fairy Meadow New South Wales 2519

October 31, 2026

Melbourne Cup at The Grange

Gather your friends, embrace the excitement of race day and celebrate Melbourne Cup in style

The Grange 10 Kembla Grange Place Kembla Grange New South Wales 2526

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

Run Havoc Wollongong Running Festival returns in 2027!

Wollongong's iconic running event!

Lang Park 1 Marine Drive Wollongong

June 6, 2027

Bush Magic School Holiday Program

Child-led, inclusive, nature-based programs.

Don's Farm 560 Avondale Rd Avondale 2530

September 29, 2026

Culture Mix

Culture Mix is back on Saturday 26 September 11am - 6pm

Wollongong CBD along Crown St Mall and Lower Crown Street / Wollongong Art Gallery and Wollongong Library.

September 26, 2026

School Holiday Activities at Early Start Discovery Space

Join the Discovery Space team for a fun-filled school holidays!

Early Start Discovery Space University of Wollongong Main Campus

September 26, 2026 - October 11, 2026

Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean - WIN Entertainment Centre

Comedy legend Bill Bailey brings his new show Vaudevillean to WIN Entertainment Centre

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

September 26, 2026

Blast Off into Science These School Holidays!

Live science shows, immersive planetarium experiences & hands-on STEM activities!

Science Space Wollongong 60 Squires Way North Wollongong New South Wales 2500

September 26, 2026 - October 11, 2026

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