Tongarra Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.

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.

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.

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

Wombat and Kangaroo Wildlife Tour from Sydney

Sydney, Shellharbour: 15,000ft Tandem Beach Skydive

Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Farmlands Small Group
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Other neighbourhoods around Tongarra

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.

Dapto
The coffee shops and lake views are a few reasons travellers visit Dapto. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Nan Tien Temple and Port Kembla Golf Club, a few notable attractions nearby.

Minnamurra
When in Minnamurra, you can plan a visit to Jones Beach and The Farm, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Kiama Downs
If you're spending some time in Kiama Downs, Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks are top sights worth seeing.

Warilla
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Warilla and surrounding area, you can visit Warilla Beach and Shellharbour South Beach.

Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
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- More holiday ideas
- Wollongong City Beach
- North Wollongong Beach
- Kiama Blowhole
- Bendooley Estate Book Barn
- WIN Stadium
- Jamberoo Action Park
- Kiama Surf Beach
- WIN Entertainment Centre
- Centennial Vineyards
- Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk
- Crown Street Mall
- Illawarra Museum
- Wollongong Harbor
- Nan Tien Temple
- Wollongong Golf Club
- Seven Mile Beach
- Kangaroo Valley Golf Club
- Budderoo National Park
- Coolangatta Estate
- Kendalls Beach
- Crooked River Winery
- Minnamurra Rainforest Entrance
- Saddleback Mountain
- Stuart Park
- Easts Beach
- Destination Southern Highlands
- Bombo Beach
- Bowral Golf Course
- Kiama Leagues Club
- Moss Vale Golf Club
- Minnamurra Rainforest Centre