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

Altitude 1148

Unforgettable dining experience with delicious food & breathtaking panoramic views.

Altitude 1148 Southern Gateway Centre M1 Princes Motorway Bulli Tops NSW 2516

UOW Science Space Wollongong

Interactive science FUN! Largest hands-on science centre in NSW!

Innovation Campus Innovation Campus

Seeker Brewing

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

Seeker Brewing 1 Industrial Road Unanderra New South Wales 2526

Holiday Haven - 12 stunning South Coast holiday parks

Your Haven awaits!

South Coast New South Wales

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

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

Healthy Cities Illawarra

Creating inclusive, thriving communities across Wollongong & the Illawarra

Wollongong and the Illawarra New South Wales

Wollongong Botanic Garden - escape the everyday!

Escape the everyday!

40 Murphys Avenue Keiraville New South Wales 2500

Flip Out Albion Park

Flipping Fun for Everyone

182 Princes Highway Albion Park Rail New South Wales 2527

What's happening?

Discover the latest and upcoming attractions and events.

Melbourne Cup at The Mill

Join in for a long lunch filled with Melbourne Cup atmosphere, including a complimentary drink on arrival

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

November 3, 2026

Illawarra Hawks vs Cairns Taipans

Experience the excitement of live NBL basketball!

WIN Entertainment Centre 5-11 Crown Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

October 11, 2026

Spookfest at Science Space Wollongong

Wollongong's Favourite Family-Friendly Halloween Party

Innovation Campus Innovation Campus

October 30, 2026

Spring School Holiday Fun at Wollongong Botanic Garden

Step outside and discover something new each time you visit the Garden these holidays!

Wollongong Botanic Garden 29 Madoline Street Gwynneville New South Wales 2500

October 7, 2026

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 182 Knights Hill Road Knights Hill New South Wales 2577

September 26, 2026 - October 11, 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

October 9, 2026 - October 11, 2026

Stay 5 Pay 4 Special (January Only) at Holiday Haven Kangaroo Valley

Stay 5, Pay 4 this January at Holiday Haven Kangaroo Valley!

Kangaroo Valley New South Wales

January 9, 2027 - January 31, 2027

Illawarra Hawks vs Brisbane Bullets

Experience the excitement of live NBL basketball!

WIN Entertainment Centre 5-11 Crown Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

October 24, 2026

Bush Magic School Holiday Program

Child-led, inclusive, nature-based programs.

Don's Farm 560 Avondale Rd Avondale 2530

October 6, 2026

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