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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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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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.
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Entries close 12 August. T&C`s apply.
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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
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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
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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
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This is what a weekend south of Sydney actually looks like. Ocean before breakfast, coffee that’s worth the wait, escarpment views by afternoon and a sunset you didn’t have to fight a crowd for 😍
Save this and start planning the trip!
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Aug 1
This is what a weekend south of Sydney actually looks like. Ocean before breakfast, coffee that’s worth the wait, escarpment views by afternoon and a sunset you didn’t have to fight a crowd for 😍
Save this and start planning the trip!
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
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Coast or escarpment, we dare you to choose 👀
Every day out here looks a little different. Some start with a swim before the sun`s properly up. Some end with a walk under rainforest canopy.
Spoiler alert: the best Wollongong days have both! Save this for when you`re ready to stop choosing and start planning 😉
#visitwollongong #feelnsw #seeaustralia
Jul 31
Coast or escarpment, we dare you to choose 👀
Every day out here looks a little different. Some start with a swim before the sun`s properly up. Some end with a walk under rainforest canopy.
Spoiler alert: the best Wollongong days have both! Save this for when you`re ready to stop choosing and start planning 😉
#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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