Wollongong & Illawarra Travel Guides

NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

Mt Keira Lookout

Mount Keira is a 463.9 metre high mountain lying 4 kilometres northwest of the city of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. Its distinctive...

Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area

Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area lies just south of Sydney. It is made up of a number of parcels of land, stretching along the...

Towradgi Beach

With salt water rock pools, Towradgi is popular all year round for the keen swimmer.

Beach fishing is one of the many activities one can...

Bellambi Beach

Belambi beach is at the southern end of a two kilometre stretch of beach and is backed by a reserve with distant mountain views.

The beach...

Wollongong's Beaches

The Wollongong coastline offers 17 sparkling surf beaches that are patrolled by lifesavers from September to April.

All beaches are in...

Grand Pacific Drive

Experience Wollongong's spectacular new coastal drive - Grand Pacific Drive, leading between Sydney, Wollongong and beyond. The journey begins...

Illawarra Regional Airport (Wollongong)

The airport terminal building features QantasLink check-in and the Aviator Lounge café style restaurant offering a friendly...

Belmore Basin

Belmore Basin played a large part in Wollongong's early development as a busy sea port. This is now a popular foreshore spot with barbecue and...

Port Kembla Beach

Port Kembla beach is located at the Northern end of a stretch of beach that extends to the entrance of Lake Illawarra.

The sand from Port...

Botanic Garden Wollongong

Nestled at the base of Mt. Keira is the Wollongong Botanic Garden, just 3 kilometres from the city centre, and adjacent to the University of...

Bass Point Reserve

This area takes its name from the great Australian explorer - George Bass. In May 1943, the American merchant ship 'Cities Services...

Shellharbour Beach

One of the most popular beaches in Shellharbour City is Shellharbour Beach.

This clean sandy beach is patrolled during the summer months...

Dapto and District Heritage Trail

Dapto and District Heritage Trail is a great way to explore the heritage of this captivating area.

Included on the trail is Horsley...

Carrington Falls

Within Buddaroo National Park, the plunging Kangaroo River makes up the body of the Carrington Falls. For the most spectaular views head to...

Wodi Wodi Walking Track

This is a 6.5km track, named after one of the Aboriginal tribes who lived along the Illawarra coast.

The track has been designed to...

Austinmer Beach

Austinmer is a beautiful northern suburbs beach with surf, large rock pool, large grassy area under pine trees for shade and picnics. Cafes close...

Birthplace of Flight Stanwell Park

Minnamurra Rainforest

Minnamurra Rainforest Centre is a multi award winner of the NSW Tourism Awards for Excellence and is located within a 2 hours drive south of...

Garawarra State Recreation

In this recreation area, adjoining Royal National Park, you can discover rainforest patches and colourful, prickly heaths. Echidnas and lyrebirds...