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

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

Seeker Brewing

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

Seeker Brewing 1 Industrial Road Unanderra New South Wales 2526

Skydive Australia

Wollongong Locals offer with Skydive Australia - get $25 off! Limited time only!

North Wollongong New South Wales

Northern Bowl

Illawarra's iconic bowling & leisure centre!

103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518

Flip Out Albion Park

Flipping Fun for Everyone

182 Princes Highway 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

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

City of Wollongong Tennis Club

So much more than just tennis!

Beaton Park Leisure Centre Foleys Road Wollongong

What's happening?

Discover the latest and upcoming attractions and events.

Stay 7 Pay 5 Special at Culburra Beach

Make the most of your beachside getaway at Holiday Haven Culburra Beach – stay longer and soak it all…

2a Prince Edward Avenue Culburra Beach New South Wales 2540

September 15, 2025 - December 14, 2025

Visit HARS Aviation Museum these School Holidays!

One of the Illawarra's best kept secrets for a great family-friendly day out!

54 Airport Road Albion Park Rail New South Wales 2527

December 8, 2025 - January 31, 2026

HARS Aviation Museum Tarmac Days

Tarmac Days are held over three consecutive days, beginning on the SECOND FRIDAY of each month.

54 Airport Road Albion Park Rail New South Wales 2527

November 14, 2025 - November 16, 2025

Race Day at Kembla Grange Racecourse

Experience the thrill of live racing at Kembla Grange Racecourse

Kembla Grange Racecourse 401 Princes Highway Kembla Grange New South Wales 2526

November 29, 2025

Sunset Cinema Wollongong

Early Bird Passes on sale now - secure your spot early and save!

Wollongong Botanic Garden Murphys Ave Keiraville New South Wales 2500

November 5, 2025 - March 28, 2026

City Motors Group Raceday - Kembla Grange Racecourse

Join in for the prelude to Kembla Grange Racecourse's biggest day of the year

Kembla Grange Racecourse 401 Princes Highway Kembla Grange New South Wales 2526

November 15, 2025

$25 off tandem skydives at Skydive Sydney-Wollongong

Wollongong Locals offer with Skydive Australia - get $25 off!

North Wollongong

September 2, 2025 - December 31, 2025

LATE NIGHT BOWLING @ Northern Bowl, Belllambi

FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS

103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518

November 7, 2025 - November 8, 2025

Get outdoors these School Holidays at Treetops Adventure Nowra!

We climb high so you don’t have to with Kids Club, at Treetops Adventure Nowra!

December 8, 2025 - January 31, 2026

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