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Introducing Wollongong
Wollongong, 80km south of Sydney, has the best of both worlds. The population (it’s NSW’s third-largest city) is big enough to support a host of restaurants and bars, arts, culture and entertainment, while its coastal position ensures a laid-back beach-side lifestyle lacking in larger cities.
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The ‘Gong’ is thankfully shedding its reputation as being home to Australia’s biggest steel industry, and the stunning natural beauty of the area now attracts attention. There are 17 patrolled beaches – all unique – and a spectacular sandstone escarpment that runs from Royal National Park south past Wollongong and Port Kembla. The recently opened Grand Pacific Dr makes the most of the landscape and the whole combination makes for a host of outdoor activities: excellent surf, safe beaches, bushwalks and sky-high adventures to name a few.
Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
