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

Wollongong Botanic Garden - escape the everyday!

Escape the everyday!

40 Murphys Avenue Keiraville New South Wales 2500

Altitude 1148

Unforgettable dining experience with delicious food & breathtaking panoramic views.

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

Flip Out Albion Park

Flipping Fun for Everyone

182 Princes Highway Albion Park Rail New South Wales 2527

Urban Rec Wollongong - Social Sports for Adults - Winter Registrations open now!

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

Wollongong

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

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

UOW Science Space Wollongong

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

Innovation Campus Innovation Campus

Seeker Brewing

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

Seeker Brewing 1 Industrial Road Unanderra New South Wales 2526

What's happening?

Discover the latest and upcoming attractions and events.

Spring Carnival Opening Raceday - Kembla Grange Racecourse

There's no better place to farewell winter and welcome spring than at Kembla Grange Racecourse.

Kembla Grange Racecourse 421 Princes Highway Kembla Grange New South Wales 2526

August 29, 2026

Spring Raceday - Kembla Grange Racecourse

Enjoy a weekday race meeting at Kembla Grange!

Kembla Grange Racecourse 441 Princes Highway Kembla Grange New South Wales 2526

September 17, 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

Australian Darts Masters

Get ready for over-the-top celebrations, wild 180s, loud walk-ons and an atmosphere that’s unmatched in sport.

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

August 21, 2026 - August 22, 2026

Winter Raceday - Kembla Grange Racecourse

Revel in the race day atmosphere at one of NSW’s premier tracks!

Kembla Grange Racecourse 421 Princes Highway Kembla Grange New South Wales 2526

August 8, 2026

Train Rides at the 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

August 9, 2026

National Science Week 2026 at UOW Science Space

Official NSW launch of National Science Week 2026

60 Squires Way North Wollongong New South Wales 2500

August 11, 2026

Joker Poker - Warilla Hotel

Buy a ticket and see if luck’s on your side

61-67 Shellharbour Road Warilla New South Wales 2528

August 14, 2026

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 26, 2026 - October 11, 2026

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