Looking for Father’s Day ideas? From hearty lunches and live events to epic experiences, special offers and family-friendly adventures, discover the best ways to celebrate Dad and father figures around Wollongong and the Illawarra.
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!
Looking for Father’s Day ideas? From hearty lunches and live events to epic experiences, special offers and family-friendly adventures, discover the best ways to celebrate Dad and father figures around Wollongong and the Illawarra.
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!
Some places make you choose between mountain biking, road riding or something more leisurely.
This one just says yes to all of it, trails through the escarpment, closed-loop tracks for speed, and a coastal path that stretches as far as you want to take it 🚴♀️
It`s an especially good time to explore, with the @ridewollongong Festival of Cycling running across the region from 29 August to 13 September 2026.
How many of these have you ridden?
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Aug 25
Some places make you choose between mountain biking, road riding or something more leisurely.
This one just says yes to all of it, trails through the escarpment, closed-loop tracks for speed, and a coastal path that stretches as far as you want to take it 🚴♀️
It`s an especially good time to explore, with the @ridewollongong Festival of Cycling running across the region from 29 August to 13 September 2026.
How many of these have you ridden?
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
A stretch of Wollongong’s coastline comes alive well before the rest of the city does ✨
This place runs on its own clock for the ones willing to brave the early morning. Quiet, unhurried, entirely its own.
Set the alarm. It’s worth it!
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Aug 24
A stretch of Wollongong’s coastline comes alive well before the rest of the city does ✨
This place runs on its own clock for the ones willing to brave the early morning. Quiet, unhurried, entirely its own.
Set the alarm. It’s worth it!
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Six stops. One weekend 😉
Escarpment on one side, ocean on the other, and six stops that make the most of both.
How many can you tick off?
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Aug 23
Six stops. One weekend 😉
Escarpment on one side, ocean on the other, and six stops that make the most of both.
How many can you tick off?
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Ask a local what makes Wollongong special and you’ll get a different answer every time…
The mountain. The sea. The light early in the morning. The ocean pools. The community.
Beautiful, ain’t it? 😍
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Aug 20
Ask a local what makes Wollongong special and you’ll get a different answer every time…
The mountain. The sea. The light early in the morning. The ocean pools. The community.
Beautiful, ain’t it? 😍
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Every family has a different idea of how a perfect Saturday in Wollongong should go, and that`s exactly what makes it fun 😉
Scroll through and pick your side for each one, then tell us in the comments what you`ve chosen!
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Aug 19
Every family has a different idea of how a perfect Saturday in Wollongong should go, and that`s exactly what makes it fun 😉
Scroll through and pick your side for each one, then tell us in the comments what you`ve chosen!
#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
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