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

Holiday Haven - 12 stunning South Coast holiday parks

Your Haven awaits!

South Coast New South Wales

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

Bush Magic Adventures / Bush Magic Therapy

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

Avondale & Keiraville

Treetops Adventure Nowra

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

23 Rock Hill Road North Nowra New South Wales 2541

Early Start Discovery Space - Where Curious Minds Play!

Where Curious Minds Play! Australia's only dedicated children's museum and the worlds first on a university campus!

Building 21 University of Wollongong Northfields Avenue Keiraville NSW 2500

Flip Out Albion Park

Flipping Fun for Everyone

182 Princes Highway 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

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.

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

What's happening?

Discover the latest and upcoming attractions and events.

CHEAP TUESDAY Bowling $10 games @ Northern Bowl, Bellambi

$10 games of bowling all day every Tuesday!

103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518

March 24, 2026

North Nowra Tavern - School Holiday Activities

Easter school holidays are sorted at North Nowra Tavern!

North Nowra Tavern 82 Page Avenue North Nowra New South Wales 2541

April 7, 2026 - April 17, 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

INTRO TO LEAGUE BOWLING @ Northern Bowl, Bellambi

Get expert tips from an experienced league bowler!

103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518

March 26, 2026

Wings Over Shellharbour!

Sydney's premier airshow returns as Wings Over Shellharbour!

Shellharbour Airport / Airport Road Albion Park Rail NSW 2527

May 16, 2026 - May 17, 2026

HARS Aviation Museum Tarmac Days

Tarmac Days are held over three consecutive days, beginning on the SECOND FRIDAY of each month.

54 Airport Road Albion Park Rail New South Wales 2527

April 10, 2026 - April 12, 2026

Warilla Hotel - ANZAC Day

ANZAC Day 2026 at Warilla Hotel.

Warilla Hotel 61-67 Shellharbour Road Warilla New South Wales 2528

April 25, 2026

Visit Flip Out Albion Park these School Holidays

Kids can literally bounce off the walls at Flip Out Albion Park these school holidays!

Flip Out Albion Park 182 Princes Highway Albion Park Rail New South Wales 2527

April 4, 2026 - April 19, 2026

Farm Play & Picnic Days at Green Connect

Join us at the beautiful Green Connect Farm for an exciting session of outdoor play and farm exploration!

Green Connect 6 Anna Avenue Warrawong New South Wales 2502

April 10, 2026

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