Wollongong & The Illawarra Attractions
The largest water theme park in New South Wales, Jamberoo Action Park is the ultimate destination to enjoy thrills, spills and heart racing action. Open each year from September through to April, J...
Discovered by George Bass on his voyage of coastal exploration on December 6, 1797, the local Aboriginals had for generations referred to it as Khanterintee. Under the right conditions, large waves...
Located in a quiet, peaceful environment overlooking Mount Keira & Mount Kembla, Nan Tien Temple has become a popular Wollongong attraction for local and international tourists and also acts as an ...
A rim of superb cliffs top the steep timbered ridges and rainforest gullies of Macquarie Pass National Park, a well preserved section of the Illawarra escarpment. Containing a diverse range of rare...
The Australian MOTORLIFE Museum is dedicated to providing visitors with an insight into the history of motoring through its showcase of historic vehicles, memorabilia and their events held througho...
The Port Kembla industrial area is the region's greatest economic asset and Australia's most dynamic heavy industry area. It is also the only harbour-side industrial theme park in Australia. This i...
Est. in 1879, Royal National Park is the world's second oldest national park (after Yellowstone in the USA). Added to the National Heritage List in July 2006, “the Royal” packs incredible natural d...
Panoramic views south to Shellharbour, north to Wollongong Harbour and the offshore. Five Islands Bird Sanctuary and WWII fortifications.
Scene of one of the worst disaster in Australia's mining history. A moniment stands in the church grounds. The village has craft centres, galleries and many historical buildings.
This rare rainforest is a typical representative of the once extensive rainforests of the Illawarra region. A short walk from the lower falls is a reserve with kiosk and picnic facilities.
Shellharbour is the heart of the Illawarra holiday playground. It is a haven of leisure and pleasure bounded by the Illawarra escarpment, Minnamurra River, Lake Illawarra and the Tasman Sea. Surfin...
Built in 1872. The lighthouse Captain tells the story of Pilot William Edwards, who was drowned in Wollongong Harbour in 1867 while attempting to bring a vessel to safety during the fury of a gale....
One of the best known views along the coast and on weekends a popular spot for hang gliders, Bald Hill was the site of aeronautical pioneer Lawrence Hargrave's first attempts at flight.
Originally built for quarry workers, restored whilst maintaining their original historic structure and charm.