52 Weeks of Wollongong

52 ways to explore Wollongong

1. Walk the Blue Mile
2. Visit the Wollongong Botanic Garden
3. Discover the History of Wollongong
4. Explore the local Art Galleries – Wollongong Art Gallery & Project Contemporary Artspace
5. Explore Wollongong with your four-legged friend
6. Go for a cruise – in the sky
7. Jump out of a plane
8. Enjoy a thrill-seeking experience with Illawarra Fly Treetop adventures & Trees Adventure
9. Explore Wollongong on two wheels with Cycle Tours NSW
10. Fishing Charter with Aquilla Fishing Charters
11. Walk on water
12. Visit Nan Tien for a cultural experience
13. Practice your selfie skills at the Lighthouse
14. Take a tour of the Steelworks
15. Visit one of Wollongong’s breweries
16. By Trike with Just Cruisin‘ & Just looking
17. By water with Canoe & Kayak adventures
18. Visit a golf course
19. Have a ‘wild’ day out
20. Learn all about Australian Aviation
21. The ultimate family fun experience at Jamberoo Action Park
22. Go bird spotting – how many can you find?
23. Catch a game of NRL
24. Explore parts of the region on Horseback at Darkes Forest or Otford
25. Taste locally grown produce
26. Have fun on 4 wheels at Go Skating
27. Explore Wollongong and beyond
28. Shop up a storm in Wollongong & Shellharbour
29. Keep the little ones entertained at Early Start Discovery Space or Science Space
30. Breakout of the bar – and then enjoy it!
31. Enjoy an outdoor picnic
32. Enjoy the freshest of seafood at these waterfront restaurants; Lagoon, Harbourfront, Bombora or Levendi
33. Enjoy lunch (or dinner!) with a view at Altitude 1148, Headlands or Steamers Bar & Grill
34. Grab a coffee from some of the best in Wollongong
35. It’s 12pm somewhere right!? Check out these bars!
36. Explore the spectacular Illawarra Escarpment
37. When pizza is life! Check out the best Wollongong has to offer at Kneading Ruby or The Fraternity Club
38. Lookouts for days in Wollongong
39. Wollongong’s top beaches
40. All your favourite cuisines in one place at Eat Street Markets
41. Cruise the 140km Grand Pacific Drive
42. Learn about the local Aboriginal culture
43. Visit the Southern Gateway Centre
44. The hottest ticket in town!
45. Bushwalk the Gong
46. Enjoy the best seats in the house for brekky at Diggies
47. Visit Mt Keira Lookout, a local landmark
48. Enjoy a few laps in Wollongong’s nine rockpools
49. Traverse the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge
50. If you’ve come to play, you’ll need somewhere to stay
51. Hang ten with Illawarra Surf Academy
52. Visit the relaxing Illawarra Rhododendron Gardens