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

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

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

Hangdog Climbing Gym

With over 100 kid friendly climbs, a specialised Kids Club program, and an adventurous cave set-up, we've got you covered. Get an ice cream cake and 2 guests for FREE with your party booking!

Hangdog Climbing Gym 130 Auburn Street Coniston New South Wales 2500

Sauna & Ice Bath Recovery - Saunaus, Wollongong

Where Heat meets Ice in perfect harmony

388 Crown Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

Junkyard Rascals / Play & Nature Workshops / Birthday Parties / School Holidays / Excursions & Incursions

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

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

Green Connect Farm

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

6 Anna Avenue Warrawong New South Wales 2502

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

Wollongong Art Gallery

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

What's happening?

Discover the latest and upcoming attractions and events.

Wollongong Makers Market

LOCAL | HANDMADE | ARTISAN

Innovation Campus Squires Way Wollongong New South Wales 2500

November 8, 2025 - November 9, 2025

West Illawarra Members Race Day - Kembla Grange Racecourse

Spend the day trackside at Kembla Grange Racecourse! Live Racing General Admission - Snack Bars,…

Princes Highway Kembla Grange New South Wales 2526

September 27, 2025

Culture Mix

Culture Mix is back on Saturday 20 September 11am - 7pm

The action takes place in Wollongong CBD along Crown St Mall and Lower Crown Street

September 20, 2025

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!

September 27, 2025 - October 12, 2025

Eve Of Halloween - Illawarra Light Railway Museum

Join in for a scarily-good time!

Illawarra Light Railway Museum 48a Tongarra Road Albion Park Rail New South Wales 2527

October 25, 2025

Melbourne Cup at The Mill

The race that stops the nation is here, and the horses aren’t the only ones in for a thrill. A day where…

The Mill - Dapto Leagues Club Station Street Dapto New South Wales 2530

November 4, 2025

Black Diamond Boxing Fight Night!

BDB FIGHT NIGHT RETURNS THIS SEPTEMBER!

UOW Uni Hall Unicentre Lane Keiraville New South Wales 2500

September 27, 2025

Nitro Circus

Nitro Circus is coming to WIN Stadium for one night only!

WIN Stadium 46 Harbour Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

November 7, 2025

Spring Offer: Stay 4 Pay for 3 at Holiday Haven Parks

Enjoy a spring escape on the stunning NSW South Coast!

New South Wales

August 26, 2025 - December 18, 2025

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