Bundle up and get out there – the July school holidays are packed with family fun in Wollongong. Exciting events, hands-on activities, outdoor adventures and exclusive offers from local businesses, all in one place.
You’ll find us just 80km south of Sydney – with an escape-worthy collection of world-class beaches, playful adventures, eats, arts and iconic attractions. So, are you ready? Let’s GO!
Bundle up and get out there – the July school holidays are packed with family fun in Wollongong. Exciting events, hands-on activities, outdoor adventures and exclusive offers from local businesses, all in one place.
You’ve heard of Wollongong – but have you met its villages? The Illawarra is home to some of the most beautiful and underrated villages on the NSW coast, and we’re shining a light on a few more hidden gems. Start exploring our beautiful region today!
Ready to press PLAY on a Wollongong adventure that suits you?
We’re positively bursting with itineraries – choose the one that speaks to you…
Stuck on where to start? We’ve got you. Whether you’re here for sun-soaked beach days, adrenaline-pumping adventures, or the ultimate foodie road trip, Wollongong serves up epic experiences on demand.
Dive into our curated itineraries and insider guides – crafted to help you maximise the good times and minimise the guesswork. From weekend escapes to hidden gems, we’ve done the planning so you can get straight to the fun.
Ready to explore? Let’s go!
Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is get out of the city and let the Illawarra do the rest 🧘♀️
Four restoration experiences across the region, each one designed to slow you down, switch you off and send you home feeling like a different person.
Which one are you booking first?
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Jul 13
Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is get out of the city and let the Illawarra do the rest 🧘♀️
Four restoration experiences across the region, each one designed to slow you down, switch you off and send you home feeling like a different person.
Which one are you booking first?
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
There`s a particular kind of energy that sets in around week two of the school holidays 😅
@symbiowildlifepark has a few residents who understand exactly how you`re feeling right now. You`ve got one week left to go and visit them before school goes back!
📍 Symbio Wildlife Park | Helensburgh
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Jul 11
There`s a particular kind of energy that sets in around week two of the school holidays 😅
@symbiowildlifepark has a few residents who understand exactly how you`re feeling right now. You`ve got one week left to go and visit them before school goes back!
📍 Symbio Wildlife Park | Helensburgh
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Clear water, clean waves and a coastline that keeps showing off. Did you guess it before the reveal? 🌊
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Jul 10
Clear water, clean waves and a coastline that keeps showing off. Did you guess it before the reveal? 🌊
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Some cities have one great street to eat on. Wollongong has entire suburbs worth exploring, each with its own flavour, its own crowd and its own reason to linger.
From breakfast to lunch to dinner & drinks, this is your guide to doing it properly. Save this and come hungry 🍴
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Jul 9
Some cities have one great street to eat on. Wollongong has entire suburbs worth exploring, each with its own flavour, its own crowd and its own reason to linger.
From breakfast to lunch to dinner & drinks, this is your guide to doing it properly. Save this and come hungry 🍴
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
The best school holidays are the ones where the kids are too busy having fun to ask what`s next 🙌
Wollongong has that covered this July, with a lineup of family activities, outdoor adventures and hands-on experiences that will keep everyone entertained from the first day to the last.
Find the full guide via the link in our bio!
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Jul 7
The best school holidays are the ones where the kids are too busy having fun to ask what`s next 🙌
Wollongong has that covered this July, with a lineup of family activities, outdoor adventures and hands-on experiences that will keep everyone entertained from the first day to the last.
Find the full guide via the link in our bio!
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
We would like to acknowledge Aboriginal people and their cultural and spiritual connection to this land. As you travel through the Illawarra immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Dharawal Country.
Image credit: Richard Campbell
Prefer to chat to a local face-to-face to find the best places to eat, play and stay in Wollongong? We’ve got you covered.
