Attractions near Wollongong

Family owned and operated, Darkes Forest Riding Ranch is set in native bushland just over an hour south of Sydney, and 30 minutes north of

The Illawarra Escarpment offers a full range of exciting walks. This extended hike combines several of the best, threading through magnificent cliff-top rainforest and dry

Whale watches will love to view the migrating whales from the elevated platform at Minnamurra Headland. One of the best on-land viewing locations in the

Kiama's coastline is broken significantly twice - at its northern and southern boarders. In the north, Minnamurra River does the honours - a popular swimming

Articles Fine Art Gallery is situated in the lovely beachside village of Stanwell Park.

Enjoy a picnic at the Minnamurra headland in addition to the pleasant coastal walk from Minnamurra River around the headland to Jones Beach, offering spectacular

This pristine location at Stanwell Park Beach is ideal for families with a large reserve for picnicking and is located right on the beach. Surrounded

Situated between Minnamurra Headland and the basalt columns of Cathedral Rocks, a popular Kiama Downs surf spot. Jones' (or Boyd's) Beach is a stretch of

Paintball was first played at Stanwell Tops paintball park in the 1990s. Since then tens of thousands of people have enjoyed the thrill and exhilaration

Bald Hill is one of Illawarra, Australia's most well known and most popular lookouts situated a top the hill of that name. Not only are

Experience Wollongong's spectacular coastal drive - the Grand Pacific Drive, between Sydney to Wollongong and beyond.

Located just three kilometres north of Kiama at the southern end of Jones Beach, this distinctive rock formation is part of the geologically fascinating coastline.

A sheltered pebbly beach located on the northern side of Bombo peninsula. Popular secluded spot for a picnic, snorkelling or stand up paddle boarding. Surfers

Water cascades over the rocks and drops into a pool, providing a relaxing soundtrack to your lunch at Kellys Falls picnic area, a beautiful spot

Sri Venkateswara Temple in Helensburgh NSW is Australia's first Hindu Temple built in the traditional style of Hindu Temple architecture. It stands as an outstanding

Australia's Boutique Mountain Bike Park Located in the foothills of the Macquarie Pass National Park, Tongarra. NSW. Greenvalleys Mountain Bike is a must go destination

Kiama Art Gallery is a welcoming home based gallery in Kiama Downs with a large range of framed and unframed paintings, works on paper and

Take a walk through Bombo Headland, among the unusual basalt columns - it feels like you're on the moon! The basalt walls and columns are

Bombo Beach is a 1200-metre stretch of sand which links central Kiama with Kiama Downs. Bombo Beach is predominantly a surfing beach, as its strong

Otford Farm has been operating since 1961, and with friendly and experienced staff they take pride on offering, just a little more hands on horse

If it's a wildlife experience you are after, from seeing a rare Sumatran tiger feeding, cuddling up to a koala or hand feeding a kangaroo.

The easy and rewarding Cascades walk will take you through rainforest and tall eucalypt forest along a creek to the beautiful cascades. This rainforest haven

Helensburgh Driving Range offers a full range of facilities including: - driving range with covered and grassed tee off areas - bunker practise area -

Broughton Pass offers its best views after periods of heavy rain when the Cascade Waterfall, upstream from the bridge and weir, spills its waters into

Even if you don’t have time for the short and very pretty bushwalk to the cascades, the picnic area is a gorgeous place to stop

Kramer Photography Gallery, set amongst the rainforest of Macquarie Pass National Park. Dee Kramer is a multi award-winning photographer in the Illawarra region of NSW.

The Kiama Cemetery, located around 1km north of the Kiama township, occupies a large site close to the ocean and railway station at Bombo. The

Wander among the rainforest and towering eucalypts, experience scenic views, enjoy picnicking and bushwalking along the Illawarra escarpment, near Wollongong and Kiama. One of the

St Bede's Catholic Church in King Street, Appin was designed by Father Therry in 1837. Inspection of the stonework indicates that different tradesmen built the

Kiama’s Black Beach gets its name (and colour) from the black basalt sand and cobbles that line its shore. Although less popular with swimmers than

The recently renovated Appin Hotel is a must see site to visit whilst discovering Wollondilly. Ideally situated in the village of Appin on Appin's main

Jamberoo Action Park, New South Wales' favourite water theme park is located an hour south of Sydney.

Jamberoo Golf Club is just 30 minutes south of Wollongong, nestled in the lush, green Jamberoo Valley and embraced by Hyam's Creek and the Minnamurra

At the foot of the Mountains the club can be found by following the Princes Highway south of Sydney to Kiama and turning right to

Latest sport. FootGolf A combination of golf and soccer. Great for all age groups. Anyone can play. Aim is to comlpete a round in least

Visit the multi award-winning Minnamurra Rainforest Centre and experience the splendour of the rainforest. Chat to friendly staff in the Minnamurra Visitor Centre – they’re

Kiama Leisure Centre is an indoor multi-purpose fitness and sports facility, owned and operated by Kiama Council. Facilities include a 25m heated pool, a heated

Located in the heart of Kiama, the Harbour was completed in 1876, after 16 years of construction, to cater for the ever-increasing shipping trade. Known

Daisy the Cow is an icon of the Kiama Municipality, faithfully watching over the exhibitions held in the Kiama Old Fire Station Community Arts Centre

The Old Fire Station is a community gallery manged by Kiama Council, new exhibitions run each week, Friday to Wednesday. Each exhibition showcases local artists