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WELCOME TO WOLLONGONG

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!

Discover the hidden treasures of our city and its vibrant neighbourhoods with our comprehensive Official Destination Guide!

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.

Things to do

Eat & Drink

Accommodation

Dharawal Country Experience

WOLLONGONG PLAYLISTS

Ready to press PLAY on a Wollongong adventure that suits you?
We’re positively bursting with itineraries – choose the one that speaks to you…

Book your next trip to Wollongong

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!

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Be sure to tag your holiday snaps and showcase the beauty of Wollongong to all your friends and family!

What a year we’ve had 🙌🏼

From music festivals on Flagstaff Hill and winning basketball championships, to hosting international sporting events and enjoying those perfect sunny days by the coast, 2025 gave us so many moments to love.

Thanks for exploring, celebrating, adventuring, eating, drinking, and sharing it all with us. We loved every moment - and we cannot wait to see what 2026 has in store!

#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia

What a year we’ve had 🙌🏼

From music festivals on Flagstaff Hill and winning basketball championships, to hosting international sporting events and enjoying those perfect sunny days by the coast, 2025 gave us so many moments to love.

Thanks for exploring, celebrating, adventuring, eating, drinking, and sharing it all with us. We loved every moment - and we cannot wait to see what 2026 has in store!

#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
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Saltwater swims, sun-soaked days and nowhere else to be... this is living! ☀️🌊

📷: @captured_by_james 

#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia

Saltwater swims, sun-soaked days and nowhere else to be... this is living! ☀️🌊

📷: @captured_by_james

#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
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This is your ✨ sign ✨ to book the long lunch…

Start with seafood, stay for the stunning harbour views, and let the afternoon do its thing.

📍 @harbourfrontrestaurant 

#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia

This is your ✨ sign ✨ to book the long lunch…

Start with seafood, stay for the stunning harbour views, and let the afternoon do its thing.

📍 @harbourfrontrestaurant

#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
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This is your sign to take dessert to new heights 🍦

Gelato with a view at @gelatoemporium means creamy scoops and panoramic views over Wollongong from Bulli Tops.

Tell us - what flavour are you choosing?

#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia

This is your sign to take dessert to new heights 🍦

Gelato with a view at @gelatoemporium means creamy scoops and panoramic views over Wollongong from Bulli Tops.

Tell us - what flavour are you choosing?

#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
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It doesn’t get much better than the festive season in Wollongong 🙌🏼

#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia

It doesn’t get much better than the festive season in Wollongong 🙌🏼

#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
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Dharawal Country

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

Visitor Information Centre

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.