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

Gelato Emporium

Artisan gelato, great coffee and a curated selection of gourmet pantry treats.

Southern Gateway Centre Bulli Tops Bulli NSW Australia 2508

Treetops Adventure Nowra

Australia’s First Treetop Ropes & Cliff-edge experience!

23 Rock Hill Road North Nowra New South Wales 2541

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

Seeker Brewing

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

Seeker Brewing 1 Industrial Road Unanderra New South Wales 2526

Wollongong Art Gallery

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

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

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

Wollongong

Kembla Grange Racecourse - Illawarra Turf Club

Kembla Grange Racecourse provides the perfect day out under the Illawarra Escarpment!

Princes Highway Kembla Grange New South Wales 2526

Expressive Art Experience

Truly unique retreats, with a focus on Expressive Art and wellbeing

Based in Kiama Downs New South Wales 2533 / we also offer mobile art parties for community / public & private events across Wollongong / Illawarra & beyond.

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

What's happening?

Discover the latest and upcoming attractions and events.

What's On at Early Start Discovery Space!

Free Activities for ages Birth - 10 every day at the Space!

Building 21 University of Wollongong Northfields Avenue Keiraville NSW 2500

March 30, 2026 - April 5, 2026

School Holidays - Northern Bowl, Bellambi

School holiday bowling fun for all ages!

103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518

April 4, 2026 - April 19, 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

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

April 8, 2026

Friday Meat Raffle - Warilla Hotel

Be in the running to take home some top-quality cuts

61-67 Shellharbour Road Warilla New South Wales 2528

April 3, 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

April 3, 2026

Mother's Day Race Day - Kembla Grange Racecourse

Enjoy Mother's Day Races at Kembla Grange

Kembla Grange Racecourse Princes Highway Kembla Grange New South Wales 2526

May 9, 2026

Junior Anglers School Holiday Fishing Sessions

Designed for kids who are curious about getting out on the water & giving fishing a go!

Marina Berth Wollongong Harbour New South Wales 2500

April 3, 2026 - April 18, 2026

Stand-up Comedy Events in Wollongong and the Illawarra

Wollongong's Home of Stand-Up Comedy.

The Builders Club 61 Church Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

July 31, 2026

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