Top Attractions For WOLLONGONG

• Rhododendron Park - A pleasant escape featuring exotic trees, rare azaleas and rhododendrons.
  
  
• Balgownie School Mining Museum - Built in an air raid shelter, the museum has on display photos and mining equipment as well as a simulated mine and other interesting artifacts.
  
  
• Botanic Gardens - Covering over 67 hectares, the gardens contain a range of beautiful flora.
  
  
• Historic Mount Kembla Village - The scene of one of the worst mining disasters in Australian history.
  
  
• City Art Gallery - The largest regional art gallery in Australia, housing a collection of Aboriginal and colonial artworks.
  
  
• Graham Gallery - Features artworks by local and regional artists.
  
  
• Illawarra Historic Museum - Houses a collection of items that represent the early life of pioneering families in the region.
  
  
• The Pottery Place - A display of local pottery and artworks.
  
  
• Mount Keira Summit Park and Lookout - Provides scenic views of the Leisure Coast as well as some walking trails and picnic facilities.
  
  
• Port Kembla Scenic Lookout and Hill 60 Park - Provides pleasant views of Shellharbour and Wollongong Harbour.
  
  

Top Activities For WOLLONGONG

• Bushwalking - There are a number of pleasant walking trails around Mount Kiera and Mount Kembla, taking in spectacular views of the Illawarra region.
  
  
• Lake Illawarra - Ideal for sailing, windsurfing and fishing.
  
  
• Golf - Wollongong Golf Club is a great 18 hole championship course located right on the beach and a few minutes to Crown Street Mall.
  
  
• Lawerence Hargrave Drive - Follows the coastline from Stanwell Tops, providing access to a number of attractive beaches.