Your library, your place.
An inclusive and safe space for everyone, Warrawong Library is located on level one of a retail complex on the corner of King and Hoskins Sts, just south of Darcy Wentworth Park playing fields.
A welcoming community hub, the Library is home to a large collection of books, films, music and magazines, with free technology and internet access, and friendly expert staff on hand.
The Library hosts regular events and programs for all ages, from fun preschool literacy to creative and technology workshops for adults.
Coomaditchie United Aboriginal Corporation (CUAC) is a place where culture, creativity, and community come together. Located in the heart of the Illawarra, we invite you to visit, connect, and learn.
Their art space showcases powerful works by local Aboriginal artists—each piece telling stories of Country, culture, and community. You'll find original artworks alongside thoughtfully made items like tote bags, tea towels, and prints, all featuring Coomaditchie designs. Every purchase helps support local artists and community programs.
Wander through the community garden, where native plants grow alongside seasonal produce. It's a space shaped by traditional knowledge and shared care. You might even be able to pick up fresh eggs or veggies while you're here.
Coomaditchie is more than a place—it's a living expression of culture and resilience. Whether you're exploring the art, joining a workshop, or simply having a yarn, you're welcome there. Your visit supports our ongoing work in cultural education, youth programs, and advocacy for Aboriginal people.
Just 13 minutes' drive south of Wollongong centre you'll discover the Green Connect Farm. On the beautiful 11-acre farm, they use organic principles to produce abundant harvests of fruit, vegetables, herbs, eggs, honey and free-range meat.
Green Connect hosts visitors to the farm for a range of fun and educational activities. They run a weekly farm playgroup (Farm Kindy) for kids aged six months to six years, and Farm Picnic Days for both kids and adults. They also host school excursions, private tours of the farm and corporate volunteering days.
Activities involve opportunities to play in nature, learn about food production and meet the free-range sheep, goats and chickens. Each event at Green Connect is a chance to meet others, immerse yourself in nature, and discover the incredible potential of urban food production.
Refined Pilates is a boutique Pilates studio dedicated to helping clients and visitors achieve strength, balance and wellbeing through expert-led movement. Offering a range of reformer and mat Pilates classes, the studio caters to beginners through to experienced practitioners in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Whether you're visiting the region for business, leisure or an extended stay, Refined Pilates provides the perfect opportunity to maintain your fitness routine, recover from travel, or simply enjoy a mindful movement experience. Small class sizes, experienced instructors and modern equipment ensure personalised attention and a high-quality workout tailored to individual needs.
Conveniently located in Wollongong and Port Kembla, Refined Pilates is ideal for locals and visitors seeking a health and wellness experience that promotes strength, mobility, flexibility and overall wellbeing. Casual classes are available, making it easy for travellers to participate during their stay.
Port Kembla Beach is regarded as one of Wollongong's most prestigious beaches. It is located approximately 11 kilometres south of Wollongong CBD.
The surf club was established in 1910, with bathing at Port Kembla Beach dating back to the 1900s and the first dressing sheds erected in 1912.
The surf club is perched on the high fore dune, overlooking the northern end of Port Kembla Beach, the longest in the Wollongong area at 6.6 kilometres.
The club is complemented by a large car park next door. There is also a large Olympic pool on the northern rocks. The beach is patrolled from the end of September to the end of April.
Port Kembla Beach is not a dog friendly beach however south of the Surf Life Saving Club begins the off lead area for dogs.
Port Kembla Pool is a saltwater pool, situated by the seaside, this aquatic paradise features an eight-lane, 50-metre pool for serious swimmers, alongside a toddlers' pool. With a beach-style entry, it's the perfect spot for those who want to dip their toes in.
What sets Port Kembla Pool apart is its dedication to accessibility. The facility proudly offers a 'Changing Places' Accessible Adult Change Facility, accessible with an MLAK key 24/7 or during pool hours with assistance from the friendly pool staff.
Port Kembla Pool invites you to enjoy its waters. Just remember to exit the pool 15 minutes before closing. On-site amenities include toilets, change rooms, showers, accessible facilities, and a convenient kiosk to enhance your visit.
Cringila is Wollongong’s resident mountain biking hub. Converted from a former landfill, the park’s 12 kilometres of trails, jumps, pump tracks and its skills playground are suitable for both beginners and intermediate riders. Just 15 minutes’ drive, or 30 minutes by bike, from the centre of Wollongong, the park is easily accessible but still offers great views of the bush and the bay. The best part: it’s free entry.
Cringila Hills Mountain Bike Park can close due to adverse weather without notice - please check the website for opening status before visiting.
Hill 60 Lookout is reached via a narrow but well formed established walking track and offers spectacular views up and down the coast line. A series of post and rail guards can be found at this interesting and spectacular spot. Just below the lookout are beaches fished commercially by local Aboriginal fishermen up until the 1940s. The area has numerous Aboriginal shell middens and artefacts scattered along its shores.
Deep beneath the lookout lies a series of fortifications, established at the beginning of World War II. These fortifications housed large guns which were put in place to protect the vital industrial centre of Port Kembla. Although there are no longer any large guns here the concrete bunkers can be clearly seen.
These bunkers are connected to a series of underground tunnels which honeycomb the entire area. These tunnels are not accessible to the public.
Illawarra Golf Complex stands as the premier destination for golf enthusiasts in the Illawarra region. Featuring a top-notch golf driving range, professional lessons from a resident PGA instructor, a fully equipped sales and repairs pro shop, and a family-friendly fun-filled putt putt course, it caters to all levels of golfers, providing hours of entertainment for the whole family.
Enjoy special discounted prices on their putt putt course, golf range balls, and club hire. No bookings are required, and kids' clubs are available for hire.
With the best prices in the Illawarra on all golf equipment, simply ask for a quote and discover unbeatable deals.
Seeker Brewing is more than just a place to get a great beer—it's a celebration of why they do what they do. Nestled along the stunning Wollongong coastline, right beneath the Illawarra escarpment in Dharawal country, their brewery was born from a desire to blend the thrill of adventure with the joy of crafting exceptional brews.
They're driven by a passion for vibrant music, epic surf, and the thrill of adventure. Their mission is to craft beers that make those post-adventure moments even better. Whether you've just tackled a mountain biking trail, caught a great wave, or enjoyed a scenic hike, their brews are here to help you unwind and savour the experience. Each sip is designed to enhance your enjoyment of those well-deserved downtime moments and make sharing them with friends even more rewarding.
Located in the industrial heart of Unanderra on the south side of the Gong, Seeker Brewing is a space where locals and travellers come together. With 16 taps, 'world class' live music, and a basketball hoop, they aim to create a community where people bond over great craft ales, global rhythms and a little friendly competition.
At the core of Seeker Brewing is their vision to inspire new experiences and forge meaningful connections. They do it because they believe in celebrating life's adventures with exceptional beer and great company.
Experience the awe of Nan Tien Temple, a must-see destination in Wollongong. Where towering Buddha statues, vibrant temple halls, lotus ponds, and sweeping gardens create an atmosphere of peace and wonder. Just 90 minutes south of Sydney, it is the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere and a State Heritage–listed landmark, recognised for its architectural beauty, cultural significance, and role as a hub for mindfulness, wellbeing, and intercultural community connections.
Local and overseas visitors join meditation sessions, enjoy vegetarian cuisine at the Tea House or Arts Cafe, explore the Art Gallery and Museum, take part in festivals, special events, retreats, weddings, and monthly markets throughout the year. Whether wandering the grounds quietly or joining a guided tour, every visit offers something inspiring. Open six days a week with free entry, ample parking. All are welcome.
For a deeper experience, stay at Pilgrim Lodge, the 100-room accommodation within the temple grounds. Overlooking the Illawarra escarpment and temple gardens, it's a serene base for individuals and groups to relax, reconnect, and explore Wollongong's attractions.
Nan Tien is a branch of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist order, founded in Taiwan in 1967 by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, with 200 branches worldwide. Rooted in the Mahayana tradition, Fo Guang Shan teaches that Buddhahood is within everyone's reach and promotes Humanistic Buddhism, bringing mindfulness and compassion into everyday life.
Windang Beach is located at the entrance to Lake Illawarra, 15 kilometres south of Wollongong's city centre. It offers spectacular views of the famous Five Islands off the Wollongong coastline.
The beach is very popular with families and there is accommodation nearby at the local caravan park, which has views of the lake and the ocean.
There is a large foreshore park at Windang Beach with barbecues, sheltered picnic areas, a playground, and a shared cycle path. Windang Beach and Lake Illawarra are good fishing areas.
Dogs are banned on Windang Beach however to the north the middle area of the beach is a dog friendly off lead area. Please view Wollongong council dog zoning areas for clarity.
Your Library, your place.
An inclusive and safe space for everyone, Unanderra Library is located on the southern end of the township, next door to the Unanderra Community Centre.
A small but much-loved community hub, the Library is home to a collection of books, films, music and magazines, with free technology and internet access, and friendly expert staff on hand.
The Library hosts regular events and programs for all ages, from fun preschool literacy to creative workshops for adults.
The German Club is not your traditional club. It is a great place to come and enjoy a time of relaxation and to eat and drink the German way.
The club was originally established as a place where German people went to find their own countrymen. A place where they could find something of what they had left behind. They developed groups within the club. A welfare group, a German Male Choir, Skat Card group, to name a few. As time went on, the members thought they would like to share what they had with everyone else.
As a result of this decision, everyone is welcome to join the warm friendly atmosphere of this small intimate club. If you like it enough, you could become a member.
The club can cater for any function and more than happy to discuss your particular needs to ensure a successful event.
Walk or cycle the Lake Illawarra Art Trail to explore local history, Aboriginal heritage, flora and fauna. The artworks were created by local artists in collaboration with the community in response to the lake, its history and its people.
The local artists use natural and fabricated objects and various techniques such as woodcarving, painting, mosaic and glass imagery. It involves a series of sculptural totem poles depicting stories of the city at designated parts of the foreshore.
The Lake Illawarra Art Trail, along with heritage trails around the area, can be found on the "Tread Shellharbour " App. Download from Apple Store or Google Play Store.
The vast waters of Lake Illawarra are perfect for your favourite water sports. Learn to stand-up paddleboard on the calm, flat waters, or head out to the ocean for more challenging waves. If boating is your thing, bring your own vessel — there are plenty of boat ramps for easy access — or hire a boat for a fun day of fishing. The lake is teeming with fish, and there are many great spots to drop a line from breakwalls or jetties. You can even clean and barbecue your fresh catch along the foreshore.
The lake's foreshore is ideal for a relaxing day outdoors, with picnic shelters, barbecue facilities, and playgrounds for kids. Little ones will love paddling safely in the calm waters at Reddall Reserve.
Explore the Lake Illawarra Art Trail, starting at Reddall Reserve, where striking sculptures celebrate the lake, its history, and the local community.
While exploring the foreshore, venture out to Windang Island to see the remnants of rails and wheels from an early attempt to build a breakwall.
The shared pathways along the foreshore are perfect for walking or cycling, extending west to Oak Flats or east to Shellharbour Village the choice is yours.
Miss Zoe's School of Dance is a fun, vibrant, and family-oriented dance school in Wollongong, Kiama, Coledale and Calderwood/Tullimbar.
They are non-selective and do not participate in eisteddfods or exams - instead, they focus on creating a pressure-free environment for dancers of all ages and abilities to have fun, get fit, make friends, and express themselves through dance.
Miss Zoe's School of Dance offers classes for students aged 12 months to adults and welcome people at any time of year. Visitors of all abilities are encouraged to give the classes a go. There is a large range of classes available from ballet to hip hop to tap to open classes.
Therese McMahon Ceramics is a pottery studio and gallery where works are for sale. On display are professionally made tableware, servers and vases. It is a working space showing the process of making pottery.
Classes or a workshop can be arranged if you would like to learn how to throw on the wheel or hand-building techniques. One on one intensive sessions are also available.
Therese offers intensive sessions with students studying for their Higher School Certificate. This can be one on one or a small group booking. Students have the access to a fully qualified high school Art teacher for guidance.
Curvy Closet Warilla is your go-to boutique for stylish, size-inclusive fashion on the coast! With a focus on great service, this local gem offers a wide selection of day and evening wear starting from sizes 14/16, ensuring every woman finds her perfect fit.
Whether you're shopping in-store or online, Curvy Closet has all your wardrobe essentials for a memorable holiday look. Backed by decades of experience, the owner is dedicated to helping you choose pieces that highlight your style and confidence.
Visit Curvy Closet Warilla and discover fashion that celebrates every curve!
Wollongong Golf Club, proudly established in 1897, is one of Australia's oldest and most iconic clubs. Set along the coastline of the Wollongong CBD, it boasts uninterrupted ocean views and a spectacular position between the beach and the Illawarra escarpment. Its true links-style 18-hole course features five beachside holes, sweeping coastal panoramas, and a dramatic mountain backdrop – delivering one of NSW's most unique golfing and lifestyle experiences.
The experience extends well beyond the fairways. The 19th Clubhouse is a vibrant social hub, home to The Deck restaurant with exceptional cuisine and panoramic views, the Tap Inn Bar and Lounge, and the 1897 Garden Bar. Families are warmly welcomed with a kids' playground and a friendly, inclusive atmosphere.
Wollongong Golf Club is also a premier destination for weddings and intimate celebrations, offering flexible event spaces, tailored packages, and stunning coastal backdrops.
Whether you're here for a round, a long lunch, or a special event, the club delivers a complete member experience. Home of the 2025 & 2026 Ford NSW Women's Open, Wollongong Golf Club has also hosted major tournaments including the NSW PGA Championships and Australian Junior Amateur.
With 4-star seaside accommodation, free onsite parking, and a culture grounded in mateship, enrichment, and respect, Wollongong Golf Club offers a refined coastal experience – where quality, comfort, and connection come together on and off the course.
Project Contemporary Artspace is open to the public and has art exhibitions with artworks for sale throughout the year. It is a not-for-profit, artist run initiative operated by a management committee made up of volunteers.
The Gallery was originally opened in 1995 by three local artists who recognised the need for artists of the Illawarra to exhibit and perform new work. Project was also registered as an Incorporated Association in 1995.
Project provides opportunities and support to a diverse range of emerging and existing local artists, gaining them exposure and professional experience. The management committee and members curate an eclectic program of exhibitions and events throughout the year.
The Gallery is a large, open-plan industrial space in the heart of Wollongong, refurbished with professional hanging systems, lighting and plinths.
The Gallery is wheelchair accessible and has its own car park.
Have a look at their website, Facebook page and Instagram for current and future exhibitions.
Whether it’s a copy of the latest novel, free internet, a comfy spot to escape the weather, or learning a new skill, Wollongong Library is your place.
An inclusive and safe space for everyone, Wollongong Library is spread over two floors of the Wollongong City Council building in the heart of Wollongong's CBD.
The Library is open Monday - Saturday and boasts an extensive collection of books, movies, music and journals, free technology and internet access, and a wealth of expertise all at your fingertips. Wollongong Library is also home to the region's largest local studies collection.
The Library also hosts regular events and programs for all ages, from fun preschool literacy to creative and technology workshops for adults.
Warilla Beach is a well-loved destination for swimming, surfing, and coastal walks, located in Shellharbour just south of Wollongong. Stretching for two kilometres, it runs from the mouth of the Illawarra River down to Elliot Lake—an estuary that separates Warilla Beach from Barrack Point.
Lifesavers patrol the beach for seven months of the year, making it a safe spot for swimmers and surfers alike. Anglers also frequent the area, drawn by year-round fishing opportunities. A shared coastal path runs the length of the beach, ideal for walking or cycling. Head south to reach Shellharbour North Beach and the town centre, or north to enjoy the scenic shores of Lake Illawarra.
At the southern end of the beach lies Little Lake Park, a favourite for weekend picnics and family barbecues. Overlooking the calm waters of Elliot Lake, it's perfect for young children and beginner swimmers.
The Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC) is the region's premier performing arts complex and is conveniently located in the Wollongong Arts Precinct.
It is also home to The Social, a unique café and bar boasting an impressive al fresco space.
Merrigong Theatre Company manages the IPAC and presents a variety of professional theatre productions.
Visit the website for a list of world-class performances taking place during your Wollongong visit.
