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

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

Healthy Cities Illawarra

Creating inclusive, thriving communities across Wollongong & the Illawarra

Wollongong and the Illawarra New South Wales

Sauna & Ice Bath Recovery - Saunaus, Wollongong

Where Heat meets Ice in perfect harmony

388 Crown Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

Seeker Brewing

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

Seeker Brewing 1 Industrial Road Unanderra New South Wales 2526

Bush Magic Adventures / Bush Magic Therapy

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

Avondale & Keiraville

Hangdog Climbing Gym

With over 100 kid friendly climbs, a specialised Kids Club program, and an adventurous cave set-up, we've got you covered. Get an ice cream cake and 2 guests for FREE with your party booking!

Hangdog Climbing Gym 130 Auburn Street Coniston New South Wales 2500

UOW Science Space Wollongong

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

Innovation Campus Innovation Campus

Wollongong Art Gallery

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

Northern Bowl

Illawarra's iconic bowling & leisure centre!

103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518

What's happening?

Discover the latest and upcoming attractions and events.

Joylands Carnival - Windang

Joylands Carnival Opening Boxing Day to Australia Day!

Windang Memorial Park Windang Road Windang New South Wales 2528

December 26, 2025 - January 26, 2026

New Year's Eve - The Shellharbour Club

Welcome 2026! With big vibes, good times & a night you won't want to miss.

The Shellharbour Club Wattle Rd Shellharbour New South Wales 2529

December 31, 2025

Gadhungal Marring Cultural Workshops at Holiday Haven Parks these School Holidays

Cultural workshops running across select Holiday Haven Parks this Summer

Workshops will be running at: Lake Conjola • Shoalhaven Heads • Ulladulla • Culburra Beach • Bendalong • Lake Tabourie • Swan Lake • Currarong • Huskisson Beach • White Sands

December 29, 2025 - January 23, 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

January 20, 2025 - January 20, 2026

Family Fun Raceday at Kembla Grange Racecourse

Enjoy a family fun day on the public lawn with free kids activities + more!

Kembla Grange Racecourse Princes Motorway Kembla Grange New South Wales 2530

January 10, 2026

Hangdog Adventure Camp - January School Holidays

Make new friends and above all, have FUN!

Thirroul Surf Life Saving Club The Esplanade Thirroul NSW 2515

January 5, 2026 - January 7, 2026

Events & School Holiday Train Rides - Illawarra Light Railway Museum

A great place to take children who love trains!

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

January 20, 2026

Stay 7 Pay 5 Special at Holiday Haven Swan Lake

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

$70 off Skydive Australia Tandem Skydives & Gift Vouchers

Santa Just Dropped $70 Off Skydives

Stuart Park North Wollongong New South Wales

December 19, 2025 - December 26, 2025

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Dec 20

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