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Wollongong is bursting with festive fun. From Christmas Day feasts to summer celebrations and New Year’s Eve events, here is your guide to making the season unforgettable.
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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.
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Twenty years of Sea Cliff Bridge - and it’s still stealing the show 😍
From sunrise walkers to weekend explorers, it has created moments people remember long after they’ve driven or walked across it.
Its cinematic charm has also taken it to screens big and small, featuring in a number of television, film, commercials, music videos, and even our very own Why Bother campaign.
Join us in celebrating this true Illawarra icon! 🥳
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Dec 10
Twenty years of Sea Cliff Bridge - and it’s still stealing the show 😍
From sunrise walkers to weekend explorers, it has created moments people remember long after they’ve driven or walked across it.
Its cinematic charm has also taken it to screens big and small, featuring in a number of television, film, commercials, music videos, and even our very own Why Bother campaign.
Join us in celebrating this true Illawarra icon! 🥳
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
When the sky decides to put on a show, you drop everything and step outside 🤩
Sunset along the coast never gets old - the colours, the calm, the instant mood lift. There`s truly nothing better - LIKE if you agree! ✨
📷: @im.golden.silva
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Dec 9
When the sky decides to put on a show, you drop everything and step outside 🤩
Sunset along the coast never gets old - the colours, the calm, the instant mood lift. There`s truly nothing better - LIKE if you agree! ✨
📷: @im.golden.silva
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Stay here. Eat this. Do that 👇🏼
🌊 Set up camp by the coast at Bulli Beach Tourist Park for the ultimate beachside stay.
🌮 Sink your teeth into the legendary fish tacos at @resinbrewing.
🏀 Bring the noise and cheer on the @illawarrahawks at the @win_entertainment_centre.
📍 What are you locking in first?
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Dec 8
Stay here. Eat this. Do that 👇🏼
🌊 Set up camp by the coast at Bulli Beach Tourist Park for the ultimate beachside stay.
🌮 Sink your teeth into the legendary fish tacos at @resinbrewing.
🏀 Bring the noise and cheer on the @illawarrahawks at the @win_entertainment_centre.
📍 What are you locking in first?
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Skip the classic dinner and a movie – here are some fun Wollongong date ideas guaranteed to deliver good vibes:
🚁 Take your date sky-high with a scenic flight with @touchdown.helicopters over the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge – pure coastal magic.
🍃 Wander hand in hand through lush bushland and choose your own adventure along one of our many local trails.
💦 Cool off together with a dip in one of our nine ocean rock pools scattered along the coastline.
🍹 Sip something cheeky while enjoying epic ocean views at @headlandsaustinmerbeach – the perfect golden hour date spot.
Tag your date in the comments & tell them which one you`re keen to do 😉
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Dec 7
Skip the classic dinner and a movie – here are some fun Wollongong date ideas guaranteed to deliver good vibes:
🚁 Take your date sky-high with a scenic flight with @touchdown.helicopters over the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge – pure coastal magic.
🍃 Wander hand in hand through lush bushland and choose your own adventure along one of our many local trails.
💦 Cool off together with a dip in one of our nine ocean rock pools scattered along the coastline.
🍹 Sip something cheeky while enjoying epic ocean views at @headlandsaustinmerbeach – the perfect golden hour date spot.
Tag your date in the comments & tell them which one you`re keen to do 😉
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Weekends are better by the water…
Come to Wollongong, and let the good times take over - beaches, bites, and bright blue horizons included 😍
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Dec 6
Weekends are better by the water…
Come to Wollongong, and let the good times take over - beaches, bites, and bright blue horizons included 😍
#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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