Attractions

The region and local area offers many attractions including sightseeing, arts, entertainment and recreation facilities, shopping and a selection of excellent restaurants, cafes and clubs. Some attractions we recommend include:

• Grand Pacific Drive which encompasses some of the most spectacular scenic coastline in NSW. From the Royal National Park (world’s second oldest) to Wollongong, the route takes you through coastal villages and over-the-ocean Sea Cliff Bridge;
• Experience Australia’s native animals at Symbio Wildlife Gardens;
• Be adventurous and go on a tandem hang glide or para glide with at Bald Hill, where early flight pioneer Lawrence Hargrave first took flight;
• Visit the educational and exciting Science Centre and Planetarium;
• Relax or take a stroll through the Wollongong Botanic Gardens;
• Take in the view of Wollongong harbour, and enjoy a great seafood lunch from award winning restaurants;
• Skydive the Beach with NSW’s only beach skydive;
• Sample some local beers at Five Islands Brewery;
• Visit the Nan Tien Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere;
• Enjoy a train trip with all the trimmings; Cockatoo Run is the Illawarra and Southern Highlands scenic railway experience;
• Experience Australia’s Industry World with a guided tour of the steel making process;
• Test your skills at one of Wollongong’s professional golf courses:
  • Russell Vale Golf Course;
  • Wollongong Golf Course;
  • The Links - Shell Cove;
• Experience the marine habitats by scuba diving or snorkelling at Bass Point Reserve.