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

Sharkys Play

Sharky's soft play adventure centre

Northern Bowl 103 Bellambi Lane Bellambi New South Wales 2518

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

Bush Magic Adventures / Bush Magic Therapy

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

Avondale & Keiraville

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

Sauna & Ice Bath Recovery - Saunaus, Wollongong

Where Heat meets Ice in perfect harmony

388 Crown Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

Wollongong Botanic Garden - escape the everyday!

Escape the everyday!

40 Murphys Avenue Keiraville 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

Your world-class adrenaline rush is right over North Gong with Skydive Australia!

Book now and let gravity do the rest!

Stuart Park North Wollongong New South Wales

Seeker Brewing

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

Seeker Brewing 1 Industrial Road Unanderra New South Wales 2526

What's happening?

Discover the latest and upcoming attractions and events.

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

Take the kids to Gelato Emporium these School Holidays

Kids can choose from loads of gelato flavours while soaking up sweeping escarpment & coastal views.

Southern Gateway Centre Bulli Tops Bulli NSW Australia 2508

September 26, 2026 - October 11, 2026

Ride4Rotary

Supporting Youth at Risk at this all ages, community, charity event!

Lang Park Marine Drive Wollongong New South Wales 2500

September 13, 2026

The Art of Pairing - The Imperial at Clifton x Cupitt's Estate.

Award-winning wines in an unforgettable dining experience.

The Imperial 315 Lawrence Hargrave Drive Clifton New South Wales 2515

August 21, 2026

Stand-up Comedy Events in Wollongong and the Illawarra

Wollongong's Home of Stand-Up Comedy.

The Builders Club 61 Church Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

August 29, 2026

Spring Raceday - Kembla Grange Racecourse

Enjoy a weekday race meeting at Kembla Grange!

Kembla Grange Racecourse 421 Princes Highway Kembla Grange New South Wales 2526

October 1, 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

Kembla Cup & The Big Dance Raceday

Cup Day is Kembla Grange Racecourse’s second biggest meeting of the year!

Kembla Grange Racecourse 411 Princes Highway Kembla Grange New South Wales 2526

November 3, 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

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