Discover the ultimate wellness weekend in Wollongong. Slow down and discover Wollongong’s natural approach to wellness. From sunrise swims and rainforest walks to saunas and long lunches, here’s how to recharge on the coast.
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 ultimate wellness weekend in Wollongong. Slow down and discover Wollongong’s natural approach to wellness. From sunrise swims and rainforest walks to saunas and long lunches, here’s how to recharge on the coast.
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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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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Meet the writer behind Wollongong’s next big night out 💃
We spoke to @isobelmcarthuractor on turning Austen’s servants into the main event, and why this one’s worth getting the girls together for. Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) comes to @merrigongtheatreco from 2-13 Sep!
Don’t forget, there’s still a chance to win two tickets, dinner at @bar_lina_wollongong and a stay at @adinahotels! Enter via the link in our bio.
Entries close 12 Aug. T&C’s apply.
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Aug 7
Meet the writer behind Wollongong’s next big night out 💃
We spoke to @isobelmcarthuractor on turning Austen’s servants into the main event, and why this one’s worth getting the girls together for. Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) comes to @merrigongtheatreco from 2-13 Sep!
Don’t forget, there’s still a chance to win two tickets, dinner at @bar_lina_wollongong and a stay at @adinahotels! Enter via the link in our bio.
Entries close 12 Aug. T&C’s apply.
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
What do you want Wollongong to look like for the next generation? 🤔
@canva has teamed up with @wollongongcity to ask that exact question, and this weekend it’s your turn to answer. The team have set up a community pop-up at Belmore Basin, right next to @levendikiosk and are ready for you to come down and share your vision for Wollongong’s future!
They’ll be there from 8am-4pm every day this weekend - Fri 7, Sat 8 and Sun 9 August.
Record a message, fill out a postcard or share it on the spot!
What is YOUR goal for Wollongong? 👇🏼
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia #wollongonggoals
Aug 6
What do you want Wollongong to look like for the next generation? 🤔
@canva has teamed up with @wollongongcity to ask that exact question, and this weekend it’s your turn to answer. The team have set up a community pop-up at Belmore Basin, right next to @levendikiosk and are ready for you to come down and share your vision for Wollongong’s future!
They’ll be there from 8am-4pm every day this weekend - Fri 7, Sat 8 and Sun 9 August.
Record a message, fill out a postcard or share it on the spot!
What is YOUR goal for Wollongong? 👇🏼
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia #wollongonggoals
Round up your mum, your sister, your best mate or your favourite aunt, because this is the girls` night out you`ve been waiting for 🙌
Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) is coming to Wollongong, and we want you to be there. This incredible show flips the classic Austen romance on its head, is told entirely by the servants, complete with a full pop soundtrack 😍
Here`s what you could win:
🎭 Two tickets to Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) at @merrigongtheatreco on Sat 5th Sept 2026.
🍷 $150 dinner voucher for @bar_lina_wollongong
🛌 One-night stay at @adinahotels for Sat 5th Sept 2026.
ENTER NOW 👉 LINK IN BIO!
Entries close 12 August. T&C`s apply.
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Aug 5
Round up your mum, your sister, your best mate or your favourite aunt, because this is the girls` night out you`ve been waiting for 🙌
Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of) is coming to Wollongong, and we want you to be there. This incredible show flips the classic Austen romance on its head, is told entirely by the servants, complete with a full pop soundtrack 😍
Here`s what you could win:
🎭 Two tickets to Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) at @merrigongtheatreco on Sat 5th Sept 2026.
🍷 $150 dinner voucher for @bar_lina_wollongong
🛌 One-night stay at @adinahotels for Sat 5th Sept 2026.
ENTER NOW 👉 LINK IN BIO!
Entries close 12 August. T&C`s apply.
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Three hundred and sixty-four days a year, Flagstaff Hill is just a headland. Then one day, it becomes something else entirely 🙌🏼
@yoursandowlsfestival returns this October, kicking off Sat 3 Oct with a full day of music on Flagstaff Hill, before the celebration spills into @wollongongcbd on Sun 4 Oct, with performances scattered through venues across the city.
Tickets are on sale now! 💃
📍 @yoursandowlsfestival | 3-4 October 2026
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Aug 4
Three hundred and sixty-four days a year, Flagstaff Hill is just a headland. Then one day, it becomes something else entirely 🙌🏼
@yoursandowlsfestival returns this October, kicking off Sat 3 Oct with a full day of music on Flagstaff Hill, before the celebration spills into @wollongongcbd on Sun 4 Oct, with performances scattered through venues across the city.
Tickets are on sale now! 💃
📍 @yoursandowlsfestival | 3-4 October 2026
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Good food days don`t stick to one suburb, and neither do we 😉
There`s not much better than a day built around good food and nowhere to rush off to. Wollongong makes that easy. We`re spoilt for choice across our beautiful region, so pick a suburb and start eating!
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Aug 3
Good food days don`t stick to one suburb, and neither do we 😉
There`s not much better than a day built around good food and nowhere to rush off to. Wollongong makes that easy. We`re spoilt for choice across our beautiful region, so pick a suburb and start eating!
#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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