Wollongong
Australia · State of New South WalesAU
City in New South Wales, Australia
Wollongong is a city in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. It lies on the narrow coastal strip between the Illawarra Escarpment and the Pacific Ocean, 85 kilometres south of Sydney. Wollongong had an estimated urban population of 302,739 at June 2018, making it the third-largest city in New South Wales after Sydney and Newcastle and the tenth-largest city in Australia by population. The city's current Lord Mayor is Tania Brown who was elected in 2024.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 280,153
- Coordinates
- -34.433, 150.883
- Timezone
- Australia/Sydney
- Elevation
- 5 m
Overview of Wollongong
Wollongong is a sizeable city in State of New South Wales, Australia. The population is roughly 280,153. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect culture, adventure and water sports to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Wollongong
Culture in Wollongong
(9)On the culture side, Wollongong offers Bridges, Cathedrals, Churches, Docks and Fountains. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Wollongong. Altogether 9 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Wollongong
(6)On the adventure side, Wollongong offers Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Escape Room, Parachute and Skydiving. All of it is drawn from Wollongong's recorded activities. 6 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Water Sports in Wollongong
(4)On the water sports side, Wollongong offers Bodyboard, Surf, Swimming and Windsurfing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Wollongong. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nature in Wollongong
(2)Our data lists Gardens and Parks as nature options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Wollongong's own activity tags.
Family in Wollongong
(1)Wollongong records Water Parks under family. Everything listed here comes from what Wollongong is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nightlife in Wollongong
(1)Wollongong records Events under nightlife. All of it is drawn from Wollongong's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Wollongong
(1)Under sports, Wollongong is tagged with Horse Trails. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Wollongong's own activity tags.
Wellness in Wollongong
(1)For wellness, expect Farms. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Wollongong's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Wollongong
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Wollongong is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Australia/Sydney.
Similar destinations
Places near Wollongong that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wollongong known for?
- Wollongong is mainly a destination for culture, adventure and water sports, set in State of New South Wales, Australia with around 280,153 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Wollongong?
- You can plan around Bridges, Cathedrals, Churches, Docks and Fountains in Wollongong. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Wollongong?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Wollongong located?
- Administratively, Wollongong sits in State of New South Wales, Australia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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