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Wollongong

New South Wales

Wollongong

Known for Shopping, Beaches and Biking

Experience the wonders of Wollongong – the city is a trick of the eye. Stroll the streets and you’ll think you’re in a cosy coastal town.

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Hit the centre, however, and you’ll find plenty of action. Dine at restaurants that serve up a variety of cuisines and bars that pour local drops. Meet local artists who draw upon their spectacular surroundings for inspiration. The Illawarra mountain range peers over the coast and wild surf beaches scored with pretty rock pools. Look around – you’ll be inspired, too.

Activities in Wollongong

Wollongong Harbor

Wander to the edge of the scenic breakwater or take in the views of Wollongong’s two lighthouses from a waterfront café at this historic destination.

Crown Street Mall

Wollongong’s pedestrianized main street is a shopping, dining and entertainment hub where you can join community events and festivities, or shop for a new look.

Flagstaff Hill Fort

Check out the three-gun battery and take photos from a scenic vantage point at this heritage-listed military fortification, which was built to deter enemy ships in the 1890s.

Wollongong City Beach

Immerse yourself in the buzzing atmosphere or find your own secluded patch of sand on this vast beach that stretches for miles along the city’s gorgeous coastline.

North Wollongong Beach

Enjoy a day of fun with the family at this central beach with a broad sandy strip, rock pools, grassy foreshore areas and plenty of space to relax.

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Wollongong Tandem Skydive up to 15,000ft

Take to the skies for an unforgettable experience, freefalling from up to 15,000 feet (4,572 m) to reach speeds of up to 124 miles per hour (200 km/h). On this tandem skydiving adventure, strap yourself to a seasoned professional and make the leap of a lifetime.

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Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures-Zipline Tour & Treetop Walk

Flying over the rainforest canopy on Australia's highest zipline tour, you can take in views that stretch out as far as the Pacific Ocean. Soar above the foliage on this sky-high 3-line course, and then get a closer look at the native jungle on a treetop trek.

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7 Day Surf Camp Sydney

Surfing is not a sport, it’s a lifestyle. Our 7 day Surf Camp Sydney package will show you just that we promise. We invite you to join us on a 7 Day Surf Camp in our home town of Thirroul for a week you will always remember to share with us our life, our love, our passion for surfing.

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Wildlife, Waterfalls and Wine - Small Group Day Tour

Experience a slice of Australia in just one day! This big day out to the south of Sydney winds through Australia’s oldest national park, takes in spectacular coastal scenery along the Grand Pacific Drive, traverses the Sea Cliff Bridge, then climbs the sandstone escarpment to return via the forests and farmland of the picturesque Southern Highlands.