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.
Ready to explore? Let’s go!
Bluey and Bingo are heading to @symbiowildlifepark! 😍
For three days only, from 20-22 November, families can enjoy a special visit from Bluey and Bingo at Symbio Wildlife Park.
Included free with zoo admission, guests can experience the Bluey Live Interactive Experience with daily shows at 11:00am and 1:30pm, plus the chance to book a free Bluey and Bingo meet and greet (limited availability).
Combine the excitement of Bluey and Bingo with a full day exploring Symbio’s incredible animals, Splash Park, playground and family attractions.
🎟️ Tickets from just $29 | Children under 3 free
Send this to whoever’s in charge of the family calendar!
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Oct 12
Bluey and Bingo are heading to @symbiowildlifepark! 😍
For three days only, from 20-22 November, families can enjoy a special visit from Bluey and Bingo at Symbio Wildlife Park.
Included free with zoo admission, guests can experience the Bluey Live Interactive Experience with daily shows at 11:00am and 1:30pm, plus the chance to book a free Bluey and Bingo meet and greet (limited availability).
Combine the excitement of Bluey and Bingo with a full day exploring Symbio’s incredible animals, Splash Park, playground and family attractions.
🎟️ Tickets from just $29 | Children under 3 free
Send this to whoever’s in charge of the family calendar!
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
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In Wollongong, you have time for the things you usually don`t 🌿
You can swim before breakfast, take the scenic route through the escarpment, wander the @wollongongbotanicgarden without checking the clock, or spend an afternoon warming up and cooling down at @bondfire.sauna.
You can follow the coastline with nowhere else you need to be and let the day unfold around you.
Because sometimes getting away isn`t about fitting more in. It`s about making room for the things you keep saying you`ll make time for later.
The things you usually say you`ll make time for later are waiting for you in Wollongong 😍
Ready to find your own kind of spring reset? Enter via the link in bio for your chance to win a Wollongong spring escape worth over $1,400!
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Oct 10
In Wollongong, you have time for the things you usually don`t 🌿
You can swim before breakfast, take the scenic route through the escarpment, wander the @wollongongbotanicgarden without checking the clock, or spend an afternoon warming up and cooling down at @bondfire.sauna.
You can follow the coastline with nowhere else you need to be and let the day unfold around you.
Because sometimes getting away isn`t about fitting more in. It`s about making room for the things you keep saying you`ll make time for later.
The things you usually say you`ll make time for later are waiting for you in Wollongong 😍
Ready to find your own kind of spring reset? Enter via the link in bio for your chance to win a Wollongong spring escape worth over $1,400!
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
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Some views never get old, and this is definitely one of them 🤩
📍 Wollongong Lighthouse, Flagstaff Hill
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Oct 8
Some views never get old, and this is definitely one of them 🤩
📍 Wollongong Lighthouse, Flagstaff Hill
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
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Consider this your sign to trade your weekday routine for something a little more colourful 🌊🌿✨
Wollongong is where the Illawarra Escarpment meets the sea, and nature had a field day with the colours. Every walk, swim and slow morning here comes in its own shade.
Which one is your favourite?
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Oct 7
Consider this your sign to trade your weekday routine for something a little more colourful 🌊🌿✨
Wollongong is where the Illawarra Escarpment meets the sea, and nature had a field day with the colours. Every walk, swim and slow morning here comes in its own shade.
Which one is your favourite?
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
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The best kind of spring day starts with good food and nowhere to rush to 🍽️
Take your time over a morning coffee, settle in for a long lunch by the water, enjoy fresh seafood and something cold to drink, then stay for dinner when you’re ready.
There’s no packed itinerary and no need to fit everything in. Just follow your appetite and see where the day takes you.
That’s one way to spend spring in Wollongong 😉
Ready to find your own kind of spring reset? Enter via the link in bio for your chance to win a Wollongong spring escape worth over $1,400.
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Oct 6
The best kind of spring day starts with good food and nowhere to rush to 🍽️
Take your time over a morning coffee, settle in for a long lunch by the water, enjoy fresh seafood and something cold to drink, then stay for dinner when you’re ready.
There’s no packed itinerary and no need to fit everything in. Just follow your appetite and see where the day takes you.
That’s one way to spend spring in Wollongong 😉
Ready to find your own kind of spring reset? Enter via the link in bio for your chance to win a Wollongong spring escape worth over $1,400.
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
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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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