Top Things to do in Wollongong
Top Restaurants in Wollongong
10 Nature & Parks in Wollongong That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Wollongong, Australia including Towradgi Beach Park, Wollongong To Thirroul Bike Track, Wattamolla Beach, Illawarra Grevillea Park, Wollongong Botanic Garden, Hill 60 Park, Cordeaux Dam, Port Kembla Beach, Mount Kembla Ring Track, Beach Cove Belmore Basin.
Restaurants in Wollongong
1. Towradgi Beach Park
2. Wollongong To Thirroul Bike Track
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 190 reviews
Reviewed By fishtail2015 - Wollongong, Australia
This is one of those bike rides that offers endless things to look at and do along its length.A flat ride that suits all ages can handle with beaches,sea pools and picnic spots along its path.
3. Wattamolla Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By 993anitat - Forster, Australia
We drove down through the Royal National Park to Wattamolla Beach. I hadn’t been there for probably 30 years. The views from the cliff top over the creek and beach are beautiful. There is a new toilet block being built at present with an information area. The old track down to the beach has been closed and a new one with great sandstone steps and stainless railing has been built further around. We walked down to the beach which is lovely before heading out along a walkway to the lookout on the southern end if the bay. There are lots of picnic tables and bbqs near the top and there are a couple of car parks. But may I suggest that if you intend heading out there in the weekend, head out early as it soon packs out.
4. Illawarra Grevillea Park
5. Wollongong Botanic Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 305 reviews
Escape the everyday! Immerse yourself in nature at the Wollongong Botanic Garden with an excellent network of paths to explore and hidden treasures to discover. In addition to the many garden collections displaying local plants and plants from around the world, the Garden is home to a range of wildlife including Bower Birds, native bees, Ring Tail Possums, Kookaburras, plenty of mini beasts, and so much more. You can also escape with a walk through one of the largest rainforest collections in Australia, featuring a broad collection of Illawarra Rainforest species. Kids will love the all abilities playground, visiting the duck pond, the nature-based school holiday activities. There’s something for everyone with regular gardening and sustainability events and workshops, live music, historical tours, nature walks, guided tours, picnic spaces, and BBQs. Coffee and a range of snacks available at the Garden Grounds cafe.
Reviewed By Takeahat - Springwood, Australia
A must see garden. Easy to access by bike, car or catch the free city circuit bus and garden entrance directly opposite Wollongong Uni. Garden has attractions for all ages. Have a coffee, feed the ducks, admire them sculptures, bring a picnic, and walk through the well cared for well laid out garden areas. A treat for all.
6. Hill 60 Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By 993anitat - Forster, Australia
We had seen Hill 60 as a thing to do on Trip Advisor and as it looked like it had nice views we decided to take a look. We drove to the top car park and walked up to the lookout. Really nice views over the islands and the headlands and beach to the North as well as Port Kembla harbour. We dove down to the next car park which just seemed to be for the view South and the Marine Rescue Centre as well as having picnic areas and a Bbq area. We decided to head down to the beach below where we met a local couple who told us all about the system of bunkers under Hill 60. So back we went and found this amazing labyrinth passage ways. At the end were the remnants of the gun emplacements and amazing views over the islands. There is lots of graffiti on all the walls and ceilings but the place is quite clean. Just remember to take a torch.
7. Cordeaux Dam
8. Port Kembla Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By 288mannyr
very long beach - great for long strolls. very floury and fluffy soft sand (as are most beaches in the wollongong/shellhabour area). Great pools, heaps of parking, licensed restaurant open late, pet friendly sections, picturesque area, very clean water.
9. Mount Kembla Ring Track
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By 82christinea - Wollongong, Australia
A great little walking track that even the kids can manage. You can then do a further walk that takes you up to the summit for some fantastic views.
10. Beach Cove Belmore Basin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By 993anitat - Forster, Australia
We were spending a couple of days in Wollongong and so the first place we went to look at was Belmore Basin. We managed to get a park up near the lighthouse and had a walk around. The views over the basin are just wonderful. Unfortunately, the day we visited there had been a fuel leakage which closed the beach, not that it kept too many from having a swim or paddle. There are quite a few restaurants in the area, we had a lovely lunch of fish and chips at one of them while watching all the people passing by. There is a fabulous shady kids playground which was really being used. The shade trees are lovely so it would be a really nice place to bring a picnic rug to and just relax.
