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52 ways to explore Wollongong

  1. Walk the Blue Mile
  2. Visit the Wollongong Botanic Garden
  3. Discover the History of Wollongong
  4. Explore the local Art Galleries – Wollongong Art Gallery & Project Contemporary Artspace
  5. Explore Wollongong with your four-legged friend
  6. Go for a cruise – in the sky
  7. Jump out of a plane
  8. Enjoy a thrill-seeking experience with Illawarra Fly Treetop adventures & Trees Adventure
  9. Explore Wollongong on two wheels with Cycle Tours NSW
  10. Fishing Charter with Aquilla Fishing Charters
  11. Walk on water
  12. Visit Nan Tien for a cultural experience
  13. Practice your selfie skills at the Lighthouse
  14. Take a tour of the Steelworks
  15. Visit one of Wollongong’s breweries
  16. By Trike with Just Cruisin‘ & Just looking
  17. By water with Canoe & Kayak adventures
  18. Visit a golf course
  19. Have a ‘wild’ day out
  20. Learn all about Australian Aviation
  21. The ultimate family fun experience at Jamberoo Action Park
  22. Go bird spotting – how many can you find?
  23. Catch a game of NRL
  24. Explore parts of the region on Horseback at Darkes Forest or Otford
  25. Taste locally grown produce
  26. Have fun on 4 wheels at Go Skating
  27. Explore Wollongong and beyond
  28. Shop up a storm in Wollongong & Shellharbour
  29. Keep the little ones entertained at Early Start Discovery Space or Science Space
  30. Breakout of the bar – and then enjoy it!
  31. Enjoy an outdoor picnic
  32. Enjoy the freshest of seafood at these waterfront restaurants; Lagoon, Harbourfront, Bombora or Levendi
  33. Enjoy lunch (or dinner!) with a view at Altitude 1148, Headlands or Steamers Bar & Grill
  34. Grab a coffee from some of the best in Wollongong
  35. It’s 12pm somewhere right!? Check out these bars!
  36. Explore the spectacular Illawarra Escarpment
  37. When pizza is life! Check out the best Wollongong has to offer at Kneading Ruby, Northbeach Pavilion or The Fraternity Club
  38. Lookouts for days in Wollongong
  39. Wollongong’s top beaches
  40. All your favourite cuisines in one place at Eat Street Markets
  41. Cruise the 140km Grand Pacific Drive
  42. Learn about the local Aboriginal culture
  43. Visit the Southern Gateway Centre
  44. The hottest ticket in town!
  45. Bushwalk the Gong
  46. Enjoy the best seats in the house for brekky at Diggies
  47. Visit Mt Keira Lookout, a local landmark
  48. Enjoy a few laps in Wollongong’s nine rockpools
  49. Traverse the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge
  50. If you’ve come to play, you’ll need somewhere to stay
  51. Hang ten with Illawarra Surf Academy
  52. Visit the relaxing Illawarra Rhododendron Gardens

When exploring the region and supporting local businesses, please remember to keep your distance, wash your hands regularly, wear a mask where required and stay home if unwell.  

For the latest State Government information on restrictions, testing advice and other COVID-19 updates, please head to: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/case-locations-and-alerts.aspx

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