Tongarra Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit

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 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.

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.

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.
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

Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Farmlands Small Group

Private Jervis Bay Dolphin Watching Escape Tour From Sydney
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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 Croom Regional Sporting Complex and Jamberoo Action Park.

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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- North Wollongong Beach
- Wollongong City Beach
- Kiama Blowhole
- WIN Stadium
- Bendooley Estate Book Barn
- WIN Entertainment Centre
- Centennial Vineyards
- Jamberoo Action Park
- Kiama Surf Beach
- Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk
- Nan Tien Temple
- Seven Mile Beach
- Wollongong Harbor
- Crown Street Mall
- Wollongong Golf Club
- Kiama Leagues Club
- Kangaroo Valley Golf Club
- Easts Beach
- Coolangatta Estate
- Kendalls Beach
- Budderoo National Park
- Bombo Beach
- Destination Southern Highlands
- Corbett Gardens
- Stuart Park
- Crooked River Winery
- Bowral Golf Course
- Minnamurra Rainforest Entrance
- Moss Vale Golf Club
- Gerroa Boat Fisherman's Golf Club