Wollongong Sights

  1. Beaches

    Up the coast, the beach options are varied and less crowded with fun beach breaks for surfing at Coledale and Bulli beaches and reef breaks at Sharkies (also at Coledale) and Headlands.

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  2. Belmore Basin

    Wollongong's fishing fleet is based at the southern end of the harbour, Belmore Basin. There's a fishing cooperative here (with a fish market and a couple of cafés) and an 1872 lighthouse on the point.

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  3. Breakwater Lighthouse

    A newer lighthouse on the headland.

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  4. Futureworld

    Futureworld has a fantastic interactive eco-technology exhibition.

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  5. Illawarra Escarpment

    Southwest of Wollongong, the Illawarra Escarpment is a state recreation area. There is no vehicle access but the spot is good for bushwalking. The park is a number of separate sections from Bulli Pass to Bong Bong; it isn't very large but the country is spectacular. Contact the Wollongong NPWS office for information on bush camping.

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  6. Nan Tien Buddhist Temple

    Along the Hwy, Nan Tien Buddhist Temple has relaxation of a different kind with weekend retreats, vegetarian cooking classes, meditation and Tai Chi.

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  7. North Beach

    North Beach has beach breaks suitable for all visitors and is walking distance from the city centre. Look for the Acids Reef break for more of a surfing challenge.

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  8. Science Centre & Planetarium

    Quizzical kids can indulge their senses at the Science Centre & Planetarium.

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  9. Shellharbour

    Shellharbour is a popular holiday resort, now overrun with tacky housing.

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  10. Symbio Wildlife Gardens

    Meet and greet a Tassie Devil at Symbio Wildlife Gardens.

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  12. Wollongong City Beach

    Wollongong City Beach is walking distance from the city centre.

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