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.
Ready to explore? Let’s go!
Some restaurants feed you. @restaurant_santino does something a little more than that 🍷
Tucked into a laneway in the heart of Wollongong, this Italian-style bistro is the kind of place you walk into once and immediately start planning your next visit. Fresh pasta made daily, a wine cellar worth getting lost in, and a room that feels like it was designed for long, slow dinners.
Consider this your sign to make a reservation!
📍 @restaurant_santino | @wollongongcbd
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Jun 9
Some restaurants feed you. @restaurant_santino does something a little more than that 🍷
Tucked into a laneway in the heart of Wollongong, this Italian-style bistro is the kind of place you walk into once and immediately start planning your next visit. Fresh pasta made daily, a wine cellar worth getting lost in, and a room that feels like it was designed for long, slow dinners.
Consider this your sign to make a reservation!
📍 @restaurant_santino | @wollongongcbd
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Some of the best Wollongong adventures don`t have a price tag.
A loop hike through rainforest and coast. A lookout that puts the whole region in one frame. A mountain bike network in the bush. A reliable break on a city beach.
Four spots, four kinds of day out, no booking required.
Save this for the next time you`re trying to fill a weekend outside! 🌿
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Jun 7
Some of the best Wollongong adventures don`t have a price tag.
A loop hike through rainforest and coast. A lookout that puts the whole region in one frame. A mountain bike network in the bush. A reliable break on a city beach.
Four spots, four kinds of day out, no booking required.
Save this for the next time you`re trying to fill a weekend outside! 🌿
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Nature in the Illawarra works on more than one sense at a time...
The sound of cicadas above the city. The smell of eucalyptus on a trail. The feel of warm sand after a long walk. The taste of salt on your skin after a swim.
Some places you look at. This one you feel.
Save this for the next time you need to be reminded what slow feels like 🌿
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Jun 6
Nature in the Illawarra works on more than one sense at a time...
The sound of cicadas above the city. The smell of eucalyptus on a trail. The feel of warm sand after a long walk. The taste of salt on your skin after a swim.
Some places you look at. This one you feel.
Save this for the next time you need to be reminded what slow feels like 🌿
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Every family has unspoken rules for a good day out… and these are ours for a trip to Wollongong 🤭
Drop your own rules in the comments - we’re stealing the best ones!
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Jun 5
Every family has unspoken rules for a good day out… and these are ours for a trip to Wollongong 🤭
Drop your own rules in the comments - we’re stealing the best ones!
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
The thing about Wollongong`s cafe scene is the range. You`re never far from coffee - but where you go depends on the kind of morning you`re having.
Five Wollongong cafes, five different moods to match:
📍 @longboard.cafe - coffee to the sand at City Beach.
📍 @uncle_earls_ - when you need it quick and done right.
📍 @theimperialatclifton - slow mornings in a historic setting.
📍 @ruhwollongong - warm, intentional, tucked inside Wollongong Central.
📍 @diggiescafe - still serving while the original is being renovated.
Save this one for your weekend coffee fix! ☕
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Jun 4
The thing about Wollongong`s cafe scene is the range. You`re never far from coffee - but where you go depends on the kind of morning you`re having.
Five Wollongong cafes, five different moods to match:
📍 @longboard.cafe - coffee to the sand at City Beach.
📍 @uncle_earls_ - when you need it quick and done right.
📍 @theimperialatclifton - slow mornings in a historic setting.
📍 @ruhwollongong - warm, intentional, tucked inside Wollongong Central.
📍 @diggiescafe - still serving while the original is being renovated.
Save this one for your weekend coffee fix! ☕
#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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