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Wollongong (/ ˈ w ʊ l ə n ɡ ɒ ŋ / WUUL-ən-gong; Dharawal: Woolyungah) is a city located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. The name is believed to originate from the Dharawal language, meaning either 'five islands/clouds', 'ground near water' or 'sound of the sea'. [3]
Mon19°. Tue20°. WELCOME TO WOLLONGONG. You’ll find us just 80km south of Sydney – with an escape-worthy collection of world-class beaches, playful adventures, eats, arts and iconic attractions. So, are you ready? Let’s GO! This is your guide to the best whale watching in Wollongong.
Wollongong offers diverse attractions. Go skydiving over the NSW South Coast or explore small bars, a thriving arts scene and rainforest walking tracks.
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The Wollongong area is located just south of Sydney and the drive takes around 90 minutes. Take the scenic route along the Grand Pacific Drive and through the Royal National Park. You can catch the train from Sydney, which also takes around 90 minutes and stops off at most coastal towns in the region.
Explore the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere, scenic coastal bike paths, delightful restaurants and bars, the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge, and exhilarating sky-high adventures. Wollongong perfectly blends natural beauty with human ingenuity, making it a destination like no other.
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Surrounded by natural beauty and nestled between mountains and sea, you'll find plenty to do in Wollongong, from stunning beaches and coastline to great food, arts, walks, iconic attractions and fun adventures - all just 80km south of Sydney.
Established for over 30 years, they’re located on the South Coast of New South Wales, an hour south of Sydney. Positioned on the water’s edge of Belmore Basin with beautiful views of Wollongong Harbour and their coastline, they offer a unique dining experience.
Wollongong and its surrounding suburbs are home to some of the coast’s best beaches. If it’s a surf you seek, Sandon Point and Windang Island are two of the best spots in Wollongong and the winter months deliver the most consistent swells.
Heading south, Wollongong starts where Sydney finishes. It is the third largest city in New South Wales behind Sydney and Newcastle and is thinly wedged on a coastal plain between an escarpment and the Pacific Ocean, in the Illawarra region. It is pronounced Wool-un-gong, a word of Aboriginal origin although the translation is not certain.
