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

Junkyard Rascals / Play & Nature Workshops / Birthday Parties / School Holidays / Excursions & Incursions

Play the old skool way with our giant recycled pop-up play spaces - creating fun where ever we go.

Wollongong Botanic Garden & Bulli New South Wales

Green Connect Farm

Play, learn and explore at the Green Connect Farm in Warrawong!

6 Anna Avenue Warrawong New South Wales 2502

Skydive Australia

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

North Wollongong New South Wales

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

Altitude 1148

Delicious Food & Priceless Panoramic Views and Premium seating with ocean views

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

Holiday Haven - 12 stunning South Coast holiday parks

Your Haven awaits!

South Coast 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

Urban Rec Wollongong - Social Sports for Adults

Get fit, have FUN, make new friends! More than sport!

Wollongong

Flip Out Albion Park

Flipping Fun for Everyone

182 Princes Highway Albion Park Rail New South Wales 2527

What's happening?

Discover the latest and upcoming attractions and events.

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

September 27, 2025 - October 12, 2025

Spoil Dad with the ultimate gift - a getaway to Holiday Haven Parks

It’s the perfect way to say thanks

South Coast NSW

July 31, 2025 - September 7, 2025

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

September 12, 2025 - September 14, 2025

Eve Of Halloween - Illawarra Light Railway Museum

Join in for a scarily-good time!

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

October 25, 2025

LATE NIGHT BOWLING @ Northern Bowl, Belllambi

FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHTS

103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518

September 5, 2025 - September 6, 2025

Holiday Haven Currarong Campout

40% off + Complimentary Late Check-out

8 Cambewarra Road Currarong New South Wales 2540

September 19, 2025 - September 21, 2025

2025 MS Gong Ride

Australia’s most epic cycling event from Sydney to Wollongong.

Wollongong

November 2, 2025

Culture Mix

Culture Mix is back on Saturday 20 September 11am - 7pm

The action takes place in Wollongong CBD along Crown St Mall and Lower Crown Street

September 20, 2025

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

September 14, 2025

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