Just 90 minutes south of Sydney, Wollongong offers a coastal escape where ocean swims, escarpment trails and standout dining sit side by side. This fun four day itinerary is designed to help you experience more in less time.
You’ll find us just 80km south of Sydney – with an escape-worthy collection of world-class beaches, playful adventures, eats, arts and iconic attractions. So, are you ready? Let’s GO!
Just 90 minutes south of Sydney, Wollongong offers a coastal escape where ocean swims, escarpment trails and standout dining sit side by side. This fun four day itinerary is designed to help you experience more in less time.
You’ve heard of Wollongong – but have you met its villages? The Illawarra is home to some of the most beautiful and underrated villages on the NSW coast, and we’re shining a light on a few more hidden gems. Start exploring our beautiful region today!
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Stuck on where to start? We’ve got you. Whether you’re here for sun-soaked beach days, adrenaline-pumping adventures, or the ultimate foodie road trip, Wollongong serves up epic experiences on demand.
Dive into our curated itineraries and insider guides – crafted to help you maximise the good times and minimise the guesswork. From weekend escapes to hidden gems, we’ve done the planning so you can get straight to the fun.
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We went behind the scenes with the cast of @steelmagnoliasau - and trust us, you need to see this show! 💞
The iconic story is live on stage right here in Wollongong with @merrigongtheatreco, with a cast that includes @lisamccune_, @belinda_giblin, @lottebeckett, @debralawranceofficial, @jedmayne & Mandy Bishop.
Laughter, tears, friendship and impeccably styled hair, Steel Magnolias is everything you want from a night at the theatre! 🙌🏼
📍 Playing from June 3-11 at the IPAC.
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Jun 2
We went behind the scenes with the cast of @steelmagnoliasau - and trust us, you need to see this show! 💞
The iconic story is live on stage right here in Wollongong with @merrigongtheatreco, with a cast that includes @lisamccune_, @belinda_giblin, @lottebeckett, @debralawranceofficial, @jedmayne & Mandy Bishop.
Laughter, tears, friendship and impeccably styled hair, Steel Magnolias is everything you want from a night at the theatre! 🙌🏼
📍 Playing from June 3-11 at the IPAC.
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Happy World Bicycle Day 🚴
World Bicycle Day is a global celebration of cycling and its benefits for health, mobility, community and the environment - backed by @uci_cycling, cycling`s world governing body. And there are few better places in @australia to mark it than right here in the Illawarra.
Whether you`re clipping in for a road ride along the coast, hitting the mountain bike trails, or simply cruising the shared paths with the family - Wollongong has a ride for every kind of cyclist.
From the coastal shared paths of the Blue Mile to the mountain bike trails of Mount Kembla, the escarpment climbs and the quiet backroads of the region - this place was made for two wheels!
And if today has you inspired, mark your calendars - the 2026 Ride Wollongong Festival of Cycling is coming in late August with 16 days of rides, events and activities for all ages and abilities 🚴
How are you celebrating World Bicycle Day today? Drop it below 👇
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Jun 2
Happy World Bicycle Day 🚴
World Bicycle Day is a global celebration of cycling and its benefits for health, mobility, community and the environment - backed by @uci_cycling, cycling`s world governing body. And there are few better places in @australia to mark it than right here in the Illawarra.
Whether you`re clipping in for a road ride along the coast, hitting the mountain bike trails, or simply cruising the shared paths with the family - Wollongong has a ride for every kind of cyclist.
From the coastal shared paths of the Blue Mile to the mountain bike trails of Mount Kembla, the escarpment climbs and the quiet backroads of the region - this place was made for two wheels!
And if today has you inspired, mark your calendars - the 2026 Ride Wollongong Festival of Cycling is coming in late August with 16 days of rides, events and activities for all ages and abilities 🚴
How are you celebrating World Bicycle Day today? Drop it below 👇
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
There`s a building on the @uow Innovation Campus where kids walk in distracted and leave talking about the universe... ✨
@sciencespacewollongong brings together a planetarium, dinosaur skeletons, hands-on exhibits and science shows that change throughout the year. Microscopic to cosmic, all under one roof.
Save this for your next family day out! 🪐
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Jun 1
There`s a building on the @uow Innovation Campus where kids walk in distracted and leave talking about the universe... ✨
@sciencespacewollongong brings together a planetarium, dinosaur skeletons, hands-on exhibits and science shows that change throughout the year. Microscopic to cosmic, all under one roof.
Save this for your next family day out! 🪐
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
The best view in the Illawarra isn’t the one on the postcards…
It’s at the top of Brokers Nose, 440 metres above sea level, tucked into the escarpment just west of Corrimal. The track winds through rainforest before opening to a rocky outcrop with the city, the coast, and the Pacific Ocean all in view 🙌🏼
Save this one for your next day off! 🌿
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
May 31
The best view in the Illawarra isn’t the one on the postcards…
It’s at the top of Brokers Nose, 440 metres above sea level, tucked into the escarpment just west of Corrimal. The track winds through rainforest before opening to a rocky outcrop with the city, the coast, and the Pacific Ocean all in view 🙌🏼
Save this one for your next day off! 🌿
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
This is it - your last chance to win a winter escape across the hidden gems of the Illawarra worth over $1k! ✨
Bulli. Port Kembla. Mount Kembla. One lucky winner. One unforgettable escape.
Competition closes very, very soon - head to the link below and enter before midnight tonight!
The winner will be announced tomorrow, June 1st at 9am.
Enter via the link in our bio!
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
May 30
This is it - your last chance to win a winter escape across the hidden gems of the Illawarra worth over $1k! ✨
Bulli. Port Kembla. Mount Kembla. One lucky winner. One unforgettable escape.
Competition closes very, very soon - head to the link below and enter before midnight tonight!
The winner will be announced tomorrow, June 1st at 9am.
Enter via the link in our bio!
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people and their cultural and spiritual connection to this land. As you travel through the Illawarra immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Dharawal Country.
Image credit: Richard Campbell
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