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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

Nan Tien Temple
With a name that translates to “Paradise of the South” in Chinese, this Buddhist temple complex is a modern architectural treasure with cultural exhibitions, a lodge and workshops.

Symbio Wildlife Park
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Symbio Wildlife Park home during your travels in Wollongong? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Activities

Sydney, Shellharbour: 15,000ft Tandem Beach Skydive

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
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Other neighbourhoods around Lake Illawarra

Warilla
While visiting Warilla, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Mrs Halls Park.

Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.

Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.

Shell Cove
Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and The Farm is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Port Kembla
You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Port Kembla. You might want to make time for a stop at Wollongong City Beach or Australia's Industry World.

Albion Park
While Albion Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Jamberoo Action Park and Minnamurra Rainforest Entrance.
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- Wollongong City Beach
- North Wollongong Beach
- Kiama Blowhole
- Jamberoo Action Park
- WIN Stadium
- Kiama Surf Beach
- Wollongong Harbor
- WIN Entertainment Centre
- Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk
- Wollongong Hospital
- Seven Mile Beach
- Crown Street Mall
- Nan Tien Temple
- Wollongong Golf Club
- Kendalls Beach
- Budderoo National Park
- Easts Beach
- Crooked River Winery
- Saddleback Mountain
- Stuart Park
- Minnamurra Rainforest Entrance
- Kiama Leagues Club
- Bombo Beach
- Kiama Lighthouse
- Wollongong Botanic Garden