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If you know where to look, Wollongong is full of quiet corners like these...
🏖️ Fisherman’s Beach down in Port Kembla - a tucked-away stretch of sand that feels a world away from the busy beaches.
🌿 Maddens Falls in Darkes Forest - a short walk through the bush to a waterfall that always feels worth the detour.
🌊 Coalcliff Rock Pool - ocean swims with escarpment views that are hard to beat.
⛰️ Robertson Lookout on Mount Keira - one of those views over Wollongong that never gets old.
Save this list for your next Illawarra adventure 📌
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Mar 8
If you know where to look, Wollongong is full of quiet corners like these...
🏖️ Fisherman’s Beach down in Port Kembla - a tucked-away stretch of sand that feels a world away from the busy beaches.
🌿 Maddens Falls in Darkes Forest - a short walk through the bush to a waterfall that always feels worth the detour.
🌊 Coalcliff Rock Pool - ocean swims with escarpment views that are hard to beat.
⛰️ Robertson Lookout on Mount Keira - one of those views over Wollongong that never gets old.
Save this list for your next Illawarra adventure 📌
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
This stretch of Lake Illawarra by Windang Bridge is always a good reminder of how much water we’re surrounded by here 💙
Ocean on one side, lake on the other - and plenty of space to just pause and take it in.
🎥: @aerospexvisuals
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Mar 7
This stretch of Lake Illawarra by Windang Bridge is always a good reminder of how much water we’re surrounded by here 💙
Ocean on one side, lake on the other - and plenty of space to just pause and take it in.
🎥: @aerospexvisuals
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Stay here. Eat this. Do that 👇🏼
🛏️ Check in at @astraapartments for a spacious coastal stay right in the heart of the city.
🍳 Order the Shakshouka at @bomboraseafood - a warm, flavour-packed brunch that’s worth planning your morning around.
🌳 Explore above the canopy at @illawarrafly, where the treetop walk delivers sky-high views of the rainforest.
Save this mini itinerary for your next Wollongong escape!
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Mar 6
Stay here. Eat this. Do that 👇🏼
🛏️ Check in at @astraapartments for a spacious coastal stay right in the heart of the city.
🍳 Order the Shakshouka at @bomboraseafood - a warm, flavour-packed brunch that’s worth planning your morning around.
🌳 Explore above the canopy at @illawarrafly, where the treetop walk delivers sky-high views of the rainforest.
Save this mini itinerary for your next Wollongong escape!
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Two days. One massive carnival 🎡
The @towradgibeachhotel Easter Show returns 4–5 April, bringing the Ferris wheel, dodgem cars, giant slide, sideshow games and all the classic carnival treats.
With unlimited rides, market stalls, food vendors and free family entertainment, it’s set to be their biggest Easter Show in 14 years. Make sure to save the date! 🐰
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Mar 5
Two days. One massive carnival 🎡
The @towradgibeachhotel Easter Show returns 4–5 April, bringing the Ferris wheel, dodgem cars, giant slide, sideshow games and all the classic carnival treats.
With unlimited rides, market stalls, food vendors and free family entertainment, it’s set to be their biggest Easter Show in 14 years. Make sure to save the date! 🐰
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
A handful of Wollongong moments from our feed lately that we had to share 📸
🌊 Bulli Beach serving up classic coastal views.
(Image: @jennifer.rose.photos).
🌕 Moonrise magic over our two lighthouses.
(Image: @scottruzzene).
💦 Sunrise swimmers soaking up the pastel skies at Towradgi Ocean Pool. (Image: @belindadoyledesign).
⛵ Harbour-side catch ups with a pretty unbeatable backdrop. (Image: @biolente_).
✨ The northern coastline glowing in golden sunrise light (Image: @staceyevans_photography).
Save this for when you need a little Wollongong inspiration.
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Mar 4
A handful of Wollongong moments from our feed lately that we had to share 📸
🌊 Bulli Beach serving up classic coastal views.
(Image: @jennifer.rose.photos).
🌕 Moonrise magic over our two lighthouses.
(Image: @scottruzzene).
💦 Sunrise swimmers soaking up the pastel skies at Towradgi Ocean Pool. (Image: @belindadoyledesign).
⛵ Harbour-side catch ups with a pretty unbeatable backdrop. (Image: @biolente_).
✨ The northern coastline glowing in golden sunrise light (Image: @staceyevans_photography).
Save this for when you need a little Wollongong inspiration.
#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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