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

City of Wollongong Tennis Club

So much more than just tennis!

Beaton Park Leisure Centre Foleys Road Wollongong

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

WIN Stadium

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

Corner of Crown & Harbour Streets 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

Wollongong Art Gallery

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

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

Bush Magic Adventures / Bush Magic Therapy

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

Avondale & Keiraville

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

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

What's happening?

Discover the latest and upcoming attractions and events.

Celebrate Chinese New Year - The Shellharbour Club

Charge into the Year of the Fire Horse at The Shellharbour Club

1 Liddell Street Shellharbour New South Wales 2529

February 20, 2026

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

Wests Illawarra Members Raceday - Kembla Grange Racecourse

Th perfect warm for the Kembla Grange Classic 10 days later!

411 Princes Highway Kembla Grange New South Wales 2526

March 3, 2026

Expressive Art Retreat - September 2026

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

Stockyard Mountain Road Yellow Rock Ridge NSW South Coast (West of Albion Park approximately 30 minutes south of Wollongong)

September 11, 2026 - September 13, 2026

Mother's Day Races - 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

2026 Kembla Classic Autumn Carnival

A season of racing, style and standout themed days awaits!

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

March 13, 2026

Events & 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

February 28, 2026

Bush Magic Community Program – Outdoor Play & Connection

Nature play for little ones and their carers

560 Avondale Road Avondale New South Wales 2530

February 3, 2026 - April 2, 2026

COOS & Create - Interactive Miniature Highland Cow Art Experience

Feed and pat the miniature Highland Cows and create artworks too

Cambewarra New South Wales

March 8, 2026

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