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

Healthy Cities Illawarra

Creating inclusive, thriving communities across Wollongong & the Illawarra

Wollongong and the Illawarra New South Wales

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

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

UOW Science Space Wollongong

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

Innovation Campus Innovation Campus

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Stuart Park North Wollongong New South Wales

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

WIN Stadium

Home to the biggest sport and entertainment events in the Illawarra!

Corner of Crown & Harbour Streets Wollongong

What's happening?

Discover the latest and upcoming attractions and events.

TLE Raceday feat. Provincial-Midway Championships Qualifier

Experience the best local and metropolitan racing in one place on TLE Raceday.

451 Princes Highway Kembla Grange New South Wales 2526

March 21, 2026

Saunaus Wollongong Birthday Event & Specials

Incredible offers, giveaways & discounts on the day

388 Crown Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

January 25, 2026

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!

23 Rock Hill Road North Nowra New South Wales 2541

December 8, 2025 - January 31, 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 19, 2026 - January 21, 2026

Bush Magic School Holiday Program

Screen free and surrounded by nature, friends and fun!

560 Avondale Road Avondale New South Wales 2530

December 16, 2025 - January 29, 2026

Illawarra Hawks Summer Schedule - WIN Entertainment Centre

Catch all the action live at WIN Entertainment Centre!

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

January 31, 2026

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

Australia Day Breakfast by the Lake

Join us at Reddall Reserve for a classic lakeside celebration

1 Reddall Parade Lake Illawarra New South Wales 2528

January 26, 2026

Bush Magic After School Nature Immersion Program

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

Wollongong Botanic Gardens Discovery Centre 29 Madoline Street Keiraville New South Wales 2500

February 4, 2026

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