Discover a slower side of Wollongong this spring, with coastal adventures, local food, wellness experiences, events and places to stay. Find inspiration for your next getaway, explore special offers and enter to win a spring reset.
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 a slower side of Wollongong this spring, with coastal adventures, local food, wellness experiences, events and places to stay. Find inspiration for your next getaway, explore special offers and enter to win a spring reset.
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.
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The last night of the school holidays is a Friday, and the Hawks are playing at home 🏀
We reckon that calls for a family night out, so we`ve teamed up with the @illawarrahawks, @sagehotelwollongong and @wollongonggolfclub to give one family the lot:
🏀 Four Opal Plus tickets for two adults and two kids to see the Illawarra Hawks take on the Tasmania JackJumpers at @win_entertainment_centre on Friday 9th October 2026.
🏨 A night in an Executive Double Room at Sage Hotel Wollongong, a few minutes` walk from the game, with a full buffet breakfast for the family.
🍽️ A $200 dining voucher for Wollongong Golf Club.
Enter via the link in our bio before 11:59pm on Monday 5 October. We`ll draw the winner on Tuesday 6 October. T&Cs apply.
Which of your kids would be the loudest in the crowd?
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Sep 30
The last night of the school holidays is a Friday, and the Hawks are playing at home 🏀
We reckon that calls for a family night out, so we`ve teamed up with the @illawarrahawks, @sagehotelwollongong and @wollongonggolfclub to give one family the lot:
🏀 Four Opal Plus tickets for two adults and two kids to see the Illawarra Hawks take on the Tasmania JackJumpers at @win_entertainment_centre on Friday 9th October 2026.
🏨 A night in an Executive Double Room at Sage Hotel Wollongong, a few minutes` walk from the game, with a full buffet breakfast for the family.
🍽️ A $200 dining voucher for Wollongong Golf Club.
Enter via the link in our bio before 11:59pm on Monday 5 October. We`ll draw the winner on Tuesday 6 October. T&Cs apply.
Which of your kids would be the loudest in the crowd?
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Wollongong is the kind of place you don`t need to rush through...
Start with a swim, take the scenic route, linger over lunch, make a little time for retail therapy, then slow things down with a sauna or dinner at your own pace.
There`s the coast. The escarpment. Good food. A little adventure. And plenty of reasons to stay another night 😉
Don`t forget to head to the link in bio to enter to win a spring escape in Wollongong worth over $1,400 ✨
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Sep 29
Wollongong is the kind of place you don`t need to rush through...
Start with a swim, take the scenic route, linger over lunch, make a little time for retail therapy, then slow things down with a sauna or dinner at your own pace.
There`s the coast. The escarpment. Good food. A little adventure. And plenty of reasons to stay another night 😉
Don`t forget to head to the link in bio to enter to win a spring escape in Wollongong worth over $1,400 ✨
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
“I’m bored” has a very short shelf life in Wollongong 😉
The Illawarra has family adventures for every kind of kid, and the spring school holidays don’t end until 9th October. That’s plenty of time to send them back to school tired, happy and full of stories!
Which adventure is your kid choosing?
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Sep 28
“I’m bored” has a very short shelf life in Wollongong 😉
The Illawarra has family adventures for every kind of kid, and the spring school holidays don’t end until 9th October. That’s plenty of time to send them back to school tired, happy and full of stories!
Which adventure is your kid choosing?
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Not every day runs at the same speed, and Wollongong gets that.
Some days you arrive wanting to go big and use every minute. Other days you arrive wanting everything to slow right down. Wherever you land between the two, the Illawarra has room for it 🙌
So, what pace are you choosing today?
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Sep 27
Not every day runs at the same speed, and Wollongong gets that.
Some days you arrive wanting to go big and use every minute. Other days you arrive wanting everything to slow right down. Wherever you land between the two, the Illawarra has room for it 🙌
So, what pace are you choosing today?
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Maybe the best way to start spring is to slow right down…
Watch the sun come up over the ocean. Wander the coastline while it’s still quiet, or take a refreshing dip before the day gets busy.
Wollongong mornings are pretty good at making an early start feel worthwhile, don’t you think? 🌅
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Sep 26
Maybe the best way to start spring is to slow right down…
Watch the sun come up over the ocean. Wander the coastline while it’s still quiet, or take a refreshing dip before the day gets busy.
Wollongong mornings are pretty good at making an early start feel worthwhile, don’t you think? 🌅
#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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