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.
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Visit Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures these School Holidays
Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures is one of the most epic days out you can do as a family!
- Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures
September 26, 2026 - October 11, 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
School Holidays - Northern Bowl, Bellambi
School holiday bowling fun for all ages!
- 103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518
September 26, 2026 - October 11, 2026
From The Blog
Jun
23
Best Craft Breweries in Wollongong, Illawarra & the South Coast NSW
If you're a beer lover visiting Wollongong, you're in luck! The city boasts a thriving craft beer scene with plenty of top-notch breweries to explore. To help you plan your next beer tour, we've put together a list of the 10 best breweries in Wollongong. From traditional ales to experimental brews, these breweries offer something for everyone. Whether you prefer a cozy taproom or a sprawling beer garden, you'll find plenty of options on our list. So grab your friends and get ready to discover Wollongong's hidden beer gems.
May
22
Best Things to do in Thirroul, NSW: Insider’s Guide
Looking for the best things to do in Thirroul? This stunning Northern Illawarra beachside suburb ticks all the boxes – beautiful beaches, ocean pools, scenic coastal walks, buzzing dining scene and live music. Tucked between the escarpment and the ocean, Thirroul is one of the South Coast’s favourite spots for beach days, outdoor adventures, long […]
May
19
Top Playgrounds & Parks / Illawarra
Wollongong & Illawarra’s BEST playgrounds! What’s on in Wollongong, Parents Guide Illawarra and Play Illawarra have all agreed on our best local parks. Discover our playgrounds by the ocean, kids bike trails and local nature parks. We recommend the best playgrounds for all ages, best playgrounds for toddlers, a Shellharbour Playground you can’t miss. Plus […]
May
13
Best Adventure Park on South Coast of NSW revealed! Treetops Adventure Nowra
Treetops Adventure Nowra is an amazing Adventure Park for kids and adults. On the South Coast of NSW, an easy one hour drive from Wollongong, it’s Australia’s first tree ropes, ziplining and cliff edge park. If you’re looking for the best things to do in Nowra, what to do in the school holidays, a great day-trip from Sydney, then look […]
Apr
06
The Blue Mile Wollongong: Walk, Highlights, Cafes & Visitor Guide
Looking for Wollongong’s top attractions or planning a scenic coastal walk? The Blue Mile Wollongong is one of our most iconic and accessible experiences in the Illawarra. Got visitors? Bring them here! Stretching from Stuart Park and North Wollongong Beach to Wollongong Harbour, this coastal promenade offers walking & cylcing paths, ocean views, cafes, picnic […]
Mar
31
Best Illawarra Escarpment Bushwalks. Where to Hike in Wollongong Nature
Want to hike, walk and explore the stunning Illawarra escarpment? Let us recommend our best Wollongong walking tracks. The stunning and rugged escarpment on NSW’s South Coast, is renowned for its biodiversity, indigenous significance and of course its views and walks. The heavy canopy of rainforest hides many special walking tracks, all of which are […]