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!
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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!
@headlandsaustinmerbeach has taken the stress out of midweek dinner planning 🙌
Five nights, five specials and not a bad deal in sight. From Monday pasta to Friday wood-fired pizza straight from the Airstream, there`s a reason to show up every night of the week.
Save this and start planning your midweek night out!
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Jul 15
@headlandsaustinmerbeach has taken the stress out of midweek dinner planning 🙌
Five nights, five specials and not a bad deal in sight. From Monday pasta to Friday wood-fired pizza straight from the Airstream, there`s a reason to show up every night of the week.
Save this and start planning your midweek night out!
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
There is something about a Wollongong morning that makes you want to slow down and stay a little longer.
Start it right with one of these five breakfast spots, each one worth making the trip for 😍
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Jul 14
There is something about a Wollongong morning that makes you want to slow down and stay a little longer.
Start it right with one of these five breakfast spots, each one worth making the trip for 😍
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
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
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
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
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? 🌊
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Jul 10
Clear water, clean waves and a coastline that keeps showing off. Did you guess it before the reveal? 🌊
#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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