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

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Treetops Adventure Nowra

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

23 Rock Hill Road North Nowra New South Wales 2541

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Seeker Brewing

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

Seeker Brewing 1 Industrial Road Unanderra New South Wales 2526

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Chouchoubebe Wollongong, Shellharbour & Warrawong

Indoor Playground, Kids Parties & Family-Friendly Dining for kids of all ages!

Wollongong Shellharbour & Warrawong

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Merrigong Theatre Company

Get Ready for Merrigong Season 2025! This year is our biggest yet! 3 Blockbuster Theatre Events with…

Illawarra Performing Arts Centre & Wollongong Town Hall Wollongong

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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

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Green Connect Farm

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

6 Anna Avenue Warrawong New South Wales 2502

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Jervis Bay Wild

Jervis Bay Wild offers a range of breathtaking Whale Watching & Dolphin cruise options

15 Field Street Huskisson New South Wales 2540

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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

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Junkyard Rascals - PLAY outside the box with loose parts, nature and STEM-inspired PLAY

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

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What's happening?

Discover the latest and upcoming attractions and events.

Get 20% off & 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 16, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Greenplan Plant Sales at Wollongong Botanic Garden

Breathe new life into your garden by picking up some plants and advice at the Botanic Garden’s plant sales!

65 Northfields Avenue Keiraville New South Wales 2500

February 21, 2025

School Holiday / Summer Skydive Shellharbour - BIGWAVE Skydive for Over 16s

Enjoy a Skydiving adventure this Summer!

Bass Point Tourist Road Shell Cove New South Wales 2529

December 20, 2024 - February 20, 2025

Sunset Cinema Wollongong

Beanbags, beverages & buckets of popcorn... Big screen movies under the twinkling sky!

Wollongong Botanic Garden Murphys Ave Wollongong New South Wales 2500

December 12, 2024 - March 22, 2025

BIGWAVE Skydive Shellharbour Gift Vouchers / Summer Bookings

Give the gift of adventure with a skydive over Shellharbour!

Bass Point Tourist Road Shell Cove New South Wales 2529

November 1, 2024 - April 30, 2025

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

December 16, 2024 - January 31, 2025

Farm Kindy at Green Connect

Nature-based learning and play for children 2-5

6 Anna Avenue Warrawong New South Wales 2502

February 6, 2025

Nan Tien Market

Health & Wellness

Nan Tien Temple 231 Nolan Street Unanderra New South Wales 2526

February 1, 2025

Public Access - Merrigong Theatre Co

Nic wants a seachange. She’s fled Sydney to take up a job at the local library, but the ‘quiet life’ is…

32 Burelli St Wollongong New South Wales 2500

February 28, 2025

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Best Things To Do in Wollongong & The Illawarra. Get Inspired.

Wollongong and its surrounding Illawarra region are a treasure trove of attractions, sites and experiences. If you’re wondering how to spend a day or a weekend in Wollongong, look no further for inspiration! Written by a born and bred ‘Gong local, this guide lists the very best things to do in Wollongong and the Illawarra. […]