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Wollongong Area Attractions
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Wollongong Area Attractions Directory : Natural Attractions
Austinmer Beach
Austinmer Beach is one of the most popular beaches located 25 minutes north of Wollongong's central business district. Its popularity dates back to the 1900s when people came by train to stay at several guest houses. Today Austinmer is well set up to cater to large summer crowds being patrolled September to April. It is located off Lawrence Hargrave Drive, with shops lining the western side and a large car park and park between the beach and the Drive. Norfolk Island pines back the length of t...Austinmer Beach
Austinmer
Bald Hill Lookout
Bald Hill is one of Illawarra, Australia's most well known and most popular lookouts situated a top the hill of that name. Not only are the views excellent, the area is also internationally known as a major hang gliding point. It was on the beach below Bald Hill that Lawrence Hargrave, an Australian pioneer of flight, experimented with box kites in the early part of the 20th century. A memorial cairn dedicated to him has been erected at the peak of the hill near the car park. Bald Hill overloo...Bald Hill Lookout
Otford
Bellambi Beach
Bellambi Beach is at the southern end of a two kilometre stretch of beach and is backed by a reserve with distant mountain views. The beach is extremely popular for fishing with the boat ramp and small harbour near by. Bellambi is located seven kilometres north of the Wollongong central business district. Bellambi Beach continues south to the creek mouth and point, with a rock pool on the southern rocks. The Bellambi Surf Club is located behind the creek, and linked to the beach by a walkwa...Bellambi Beach
Bellambi
Belmore Basin
Belmore Basin played a large part in Wollongong's early development as a busy sea port. There are tables and picnic facilities, restaurants, cafes and a playground. All overlooking the picturesque harbour, Belmore Basin is studded with lighthouses and Norfolk Island Pines and flanked by golden surfing beaches. Belmore Basin is home to a large fishing fleet which attracts plenty of pelicans to the area. Wollongong annual Australia Day celebrations are centred around this area.Belmore Basin
Wollongong
Bulli Beach
This picturesque beach is 900 metres long and backed by sand dunes and a large parkland area ideal for family picnics and gatherings. This beach proves to be popular as the nearby caravan park houses many visitors all year round. Bulli is located 11 kilometres north of the Wollongong central business district. The Surf Club is located just to the south of the northern rocks. A small creek crosses south of the club house and backs the northern half of the beach. The southern half is more access...Bulli Beach
Bulli
Coalcliff Beach
Coalcliff is located 24 kilometres north of the Wollongong city centre. There is a salt water rock pool at the southern end of the beach. This is a small beach surrounded by rocks and the cliffs in the northern suburbs. It is also a popular fishing spot. Explore the rocks for ocean life from this quite secluded beach. The main Coalcliff Beach fronts the valley, and is a 500 metres long east to south-east facing coarse sand beach, with a mix of sand and rock seafloor off the beach, and the sma...Coalcliff Beach
Coalcliff
Coledale Beach
Coledale Beach offers a campers haven with a reserve right on the beach edge. There are fantastic views of the waves and both ends of the beach are closed in with rock formations. Coledale Beach is located 18 kilometres north of the Wollongong central business district. Coledale Beach is a great location to enjoy the beach, swim, surf, fish, dive or just sit back, enjoy the views and sound of the surf at your feet. Regular visits by dolphins playing just off the beach and close views of migra...Coledale Beach
Coledale
Cordeaux Dam
Cordeaux Dam was completed in 1926 and was the second of the Upper Nepean dams. It is 57 metres high, holds water from a 91 square kilometre catchment and forms a lake of 780 hectares, with a capacity of 93,640 megalitres. Take a look at the valve house and pylons, built in a Neo-Egyptian style. The dams of the Upper Nepean collect water from the catchments of the Cataract, Cordeaux, Avon and Nepean rivers, which are tributaries of the Upper Hawkesbury-Nepean River. These systems supply...Cordeaux Dam
Cordeaux Heights
Corrimal Beach
Corrimal Beach is 1.4 kilometres long and backed by fenced sand dunes, grassy reserves and caravan park. Holiday makers and local's alike enjoy this beach as it is long and private. A small lagoon proves popular with children for shallow paddling. Corrimal is located six kilometres north of Wollongong central business district.Corrimal Beach
Corrimal
Fairy Meadow Beach
This beach offers fantastic views south to Wollongong with distant views of the two light houses and harbour. It is popular with many students as it is close to one of the university of Wollongong's campuses. Very popular with families that stay at the nearby resort. Fairy Meadow is located five kilometres from Wollongong central business district.Fairy Meadow Beach
Fairy Meadow
Hill 60 Lookout
A narrow but well formed established walking track, with a series of post and rail guards can be found at this interesting and spectacular spot. The Hill 60 Lookout offers spectacular views up and down the coast line. 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 this scenic lookout, lies a series of fortifications which were establish...Hill 60 Lookout
Port Kembla
Historic Lighthouse Wollongong
Belmore Basin Lighthouse located on Wollongong breakwater was commissioned 1872.The height of tower is 42 feet (12.8 metres). This now disused lighthouse was initially powered by vegetable oils and in the 1910s by gas. It was a prefabricated structure. A larger, improved lighthouse on the headland replaced it in the 1930s. There is no access inside the lighthouse.Historic Lighthouse Wollongong
Wollongong
Kellys Falls
The picturesque waterfalls of Kellys Falls, is an easy five minute walk from the roadside, or cars can be driven right to the falls. Bush tracks offering scenic walks are available as well as barbecue and picnic areas. It is only a few minutes drive from the township of Helensburgh, where there is a hotel and shops for provisions.Kellys Falls
Stanwell Tops
North Wollongong Beach
Ideal for families, North Wollongong Beach has rock pools, wading areas and good surf. There is plenty of grass, shade and picnic booths, a children's playground is close by, shops, cafes and amenities are provided. North Wollongong Beach is a great place for a barbecue with full facilities provided, It also has a bike and walking track and free parking.North Wollongong Beach
North Wollongong
Port Kembla Beach
Port Kembla Beach is regarded as one of Wollongong's most prestigious beaches. It is located approximately 11 kilometres south of Wollongong. The surf club was established in 1910 with bathing at Port Kembla Beach dating back to the 1900s and the first dressings sheds erected in 1912. Port Kembla Beach is a safe swimming beach and is very popular with families, swimmers and board riders of all ages. The Surf Club is perched on the high fore dune, overlooking the northern end of Port Kembla b...Port Kembla Beach
Port Kembla
Sandon Point Beach
Sandon Point Beach is extremely popular for surfing and many surfing tournaments have been held at this beach. There is plenty of parking and open reserve for picnics and gatherings. Sandon Point Beach is located at Bulli, 11 kilometres north of the Wollongong central business district. This pristine location is ideal for families with a large reserve for picnicking and is located right on the beach. Surrounded by bushland, this proves popular for barbecues and Sydneysiders for day trips.Sandon Point Beach
Bulli
Scarborough Beach
Situated in the small northern coast town of Scarborough, this small beach offers fantastic views of the coastline and the cliffs that lie above. There are parklands close by for families to use for picnicking. Scarborough is located 21 kilometres north of Wollongong central business district. Scarborough Beach occupies an area of more moderate slope. Down the slope towards the beach are a few houses, a small picnic area and the surf club. Car parking is limited to the roads and is a problem i...Scarborough Beach
Scarborough
Stanwell Park Beach
This pristine location at Stanwell Park Beach is ideal for families with a large reserve for picnicking and is located right on the beach. Surrounded by bushland, this proves popular for barbecues; and Sydneysiders for day trips. Stanwell Park is located 26 kilometres north of the Wollongong central business district.Stanwell Park Beach
Stanwell Park
Sublime Point Lookout
Sublime Point Lookout offers 180 degree views over the sea, the rainforest and the 17 beaches that span the coastline to Wollongong. Sublime Point track: distance 850 metres, difficulty is hard, walk time suggested - 45 minutes. This is one of the few walks that link the coastal foothills and the plateau. Few tracks ascend the escarpment because its steep terrain and high rainfall make it prone to rockfalls, landslip and erosion. The track branches off Gibson's track and then ascends sharpl...Sublime Point Lookout
Bulli
Thirroul Beach
Thirroul Beach is one kilometre in length and faces east so it picks up swell from most directions. There's little wind protection at either end, although big southerly swells or southerly winds get slowed up somewhat by the Sandon Point headland. Thirroul Beach is patrolled September to April and there's a saltwater pool that's great for a swim.Thirroul Beach
Thirroul
Towradgi Beach
Towradgi Beach is located approximately five kilometres north of the Wollongong city centre. Towradgi Beach extends three kilometres from Towradgi Creek in the north to a southern estuary formed by the following streams of Cabbage Tree Creek and Fairy Creek (or, Para Creek as some people call it). With a salt water rock pool, playground, and the Towradgi Bowling and Recreation club near by Towradgi Beach is popular all year round. Beach fishing is one of the many activities one can take par...Towradgi Beach
Towradgi
Windang Beach
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 park at Windang Beach with barbecues, sheltered picnic area's, a playground and a cycle path. Windang Beach and Lake Illawarra are good fishin...Windang Beach
Windang
Wodi Wodi Walking Track
This is a 6.5 kilometre track, named after one of the Aboriginal tribes who lived along the Illawarra coast. The track has been designed to provide a comfortable one day circular trip, starting at Stanwell Park Station. Various points of interest are: Bullock Track used by European settlers (1820), Lawrence Hargrave House (1880) and Stanwell Park Lagoon. Picnic areas and lookouts will be encountered on the way.Wodi Wodi Walking Track
Stanwell Park
Wollongong and Harbour Lighthouse
Wollongong Harbour's Breakwater lighthouse has been inactive since 1974 (a decorative light is displayed on special occasions). It stands 12 metre (40 foot) high and has a tapered round wrought iron tower with lantern, painted white. The lighthouse was seriously deteriorated before a 1978-79 restoration stabilised its condition. In 2000-02 a complete restoration returned the lighthouse and its lighting equipment to its original configuration, and the light was relit in connection with an inter...Wollongong and Harbour Lighthouse
Wollongong
Wollongong Botanic Gardens
Wollongong Botanic Garden is a place of natural beauty where people can come to relax, celebrate and learn more about plants and horticulture. The Garden offers an exciting array of activities and experiences for visitors of all ages. Activities range from guided walks and community workshops that focus on environmental sustainable practices through to band recitals, theatrical entertainment, and sunset cinema screenings. The site also hosts the historical Gleniffer Brae Manor House and gard...Wollongong Botanic Gardens
Gwynneville