Nathan & Jess' Wollongong Guidebook
Sightseeing
Incredible plant and bird life with jaw dropping views of the south coast. Steep climb but worth it!!
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Sublime Point walking track
Sublime Point Walking TrackIncredible plant and bird life with jaw dropping views of the south coast. Steep climb but worth it!!
Amazing coastal landscape with saltwater spray shooting upwards through a cave system. The surrounding cafes, boutiques, parks and beaches are gorgeous!
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Kiama Blowhole
Amazing coastal landscape with saltwater spray shooting upwards through a cave system. The surrounding cafes, boutiques, parks and beaches are gorgeous!
A 90 minute drive South to pristine beaches and national parks - well worth a day trip if you are staying a little longer.
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Jervis Bay
A 90 minute drive South to pristine beaches and national parks - well worth a day trip if you are staying a little longer.
On the drive up to the summit you will see some places to pull over and park to take a walk & link up with the summit track.. look for the summit loop track or Dave Walsh track. Or just head to the summit and take a walk around the top or down and up :) There are picnic tables, water and bathrooms up the top.
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Mount Keira Aussichtspunkt
Queen Elizabeth DriveOn the drive up to the summit you will see some places to pull over and park to take a walk & link up with the summit track.. look for the summit loop track or Dave Walsh track. Or just head to the summit and take a walk around the top or down and up :) There are picnic tables, water and bathrooms up the top.
Action
30 minute scenic drive to a jam packed day of water park fun!
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Jamberoo Action Park
1215 Jamberoo Rd30 minute scenic drive to a jam packed day of water park fun!
For the dare devils! We love watching the decent next to Stewart park. This is the only beach side skydive close to Sydney.
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Skydive Sydney Wollongong
Cliff RoadFor the dare devils! We love watching the decent next to Stewart park. This is the only beach side skydive close to Sydney.
AKA “the farm” this place has the best beginners surf break in the region and is so beautiful! Let us know if you want to borrow some beginners boards - or hire some softies there :)
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Killalea Reserve
45A Killalea DrAKA “the farm” this place has the best beginners surf break in the region and is so beautiful! Let us know if you want to borrow some beginners boards - or hire some softies there :)
Who doesn’t love a walk to see a waterfall ? Just a short 38 minute scenic drive away.
Minumurra Rainforest Walk
Minumurra Rainforest WalkWho doesn’t love a walk to see a waterfall ? Just a short 38 minute scenic drive away.
This place is stunning! Right beside a beautiful river near Nowra, there is also a trees adventure park next door which is a lot of fun and has great picnic spaces.
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Shoalhaven Zoo und Abenteuerwelt
23 Rock Hill RdThis place is stunning! Right beside a beautiful river near Nowra, there is also a trees adventure park next door which is a lot of fun and has great picnic spaces.
Rock climbers will love this bouldering gym! There is also a bigger gym 18 minutes drive south by the same name :)
Dynomite Indoor Climbing Gym
91-95 Montague StRock climbers will love this bouldering gym! There is also a bigger gym 18 minutes drive south by the same name :)
For kids
An affordable and educational experience for children this place is packed with activities making it easy to get energy out! Perfect also for a rainy day activity.
Discovery centre
An affordable and educational experience for children this place is packed with activities making it easy to get energy out! Perfect also for a rainy day activity.
Great playground, safe swimming area and quality coffee / food from the kiosk
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Stuart Park
George Hanley DriveGreat playground, safe swimming area and quality coffee / food from the kiosk
A quiet spot so swim in the Minnamurra River. Rangoon Reserve is another option with picnic tables and cafe across the road. High tide is recommended :)
James Oates Reserve
154 Charles AveA quiet spot so swim in the Minnamurra River. Rangoon Reserve is another option with picnic tables and cafe across the road. High tide is recommended :)
Food scene
Famous donuts amongst locals - the surrounding shopping, cafes, pubs and bakery have a stylish country charm.
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Berry Donut Van
73 Queen StFamous donuts amongst locals - the surrounding shopping, cafes, pubs and bakery have a stylish country charm.
Best service, best Italian.... can’t beat it. Make sure you book !
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Kneading Ruby
5 Crown LnBest service, best Italian.... can’t beat it. Make sure you book !
Brown Sugar Espresso Bar
103 St Johns AveA short walk away with some gorgeous baked goods.
200m walk down the hill to this cute cafe, for a quick coffee, bacon and egg roll fix, or milkshake :)
Mangerton Corner Store
71 Saint Johns Avenue200m walk down the hill to this cute cafe, for a quick coffee, bacon and egg roll fix, or milkshake :)
Book ahead of time at this small, extremely popular restaurant with an ever changing banquet experience based on fresh local produce.
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Rookie Eatery
125 Keira StBook ahead of time at this small, extremely popular restaurant with an ever changing banquet experience based on fresh local produce.
The Scarborough Hotel
383 Lawrence Hargrave DrThe views here are out of this world!!!!!
Amigos Mexican Restaurant
116 Keira StBecause Mexican is my favourite :)
Steamers Bar and Grill
1 Marine DrDrinks by the ocean and a decent lunch special :)
Earth Walker is a beautiful cafe / store with organic gifts and food products. Nestled between the mountains and Northern beaches, The drive there has boutiques along the way and incredible beaches, you could keep driving to the Sea Cliff Bridge.
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Earth Walker & Co General Store & Cafe
749 Lawrence Hargrave DrEarth Walker is a beautiful cafe / store with organic gifts and food products. Nestled between the mountains and Northern beaches, The drive there has boutiques along the way and incredible beaches, you could keep driving to the Sea Cliff Bridge.
great food, book a table close to the window for a beach view :)
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North Kiosk
1 Cliff Rdgreat food, book a table close to the window for a beach view :)
This place is Right on North Beach! there is also a Kiosk option next door.
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Diggies Cafe
1 Cliff RdThis place is Right on North Beach! there is also a Kiosk option next door.
Every Thursday night there are food markets next fo wollongong Central. There is often live music and other free entertainment :)
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Eat Street Market
1 Globe LnEvery Thursday night there are food markets next fo wollongong Central. There is often live music and other free entertainment :)
Everything you could want beside the prettiest beach ever. Serves great beverages and smoothie bowls. Has arcade games and ocean vibes next to North Beach :)
Bourke St Burgers
9 Bourke StEverything you could want beside the prettiest beach ever. Serves great beverages and smoothie bowls. Has arcade games and ocean vibes next to North Beach :)
Headlands Hotel Austinmer Beach
Great views and quality bistro / bar :)
His Boy Elroy
Keira StreetMiss Lee's
155 Keira StJJ's Indian
50 Crown StreetBest Vietnamese... our favourite cheap and cheerful asian in the area :)
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Mylan
193 Keira StBest Vietnamese... our favourite cheap and cheerful asian in the area :)
A great feed a little bit North with great cocktails and yum Boa Buns
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The Fitz Cafe & Bar
251 Princes HighwayA great feed a little bit North with great cocktails and yum Boa Buns
Great food on a cliff over the ocean at this beautifully renovated pub.
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The Imperial at Clifton
315 Lawrence Hargrave DriveGreat food on a cliff over the ocean at this beautifully renovated pub.
Doughnuts and bagels, easy parking like the locals. Drive towards the big light house and turn left towards all the boats.
Yachties' Cafe
85 Endeavour DrDoughnuts and bagels, easy parking like the locals. Drive towards the big light house and turn left towards all the boats.
Basin Cafe
Shopping
Wollongong Central
200 Crown StShopping in Wollongong CBD
The biggest shopping centre in the area.
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Stockland Shellharbour Shopping Centre
211 Lake Entrance RdThe biggest shopping centre in the area.
Bars
Night Parrot Wine Bar
69 Crown StThe Fitz Cafe & Bar
251 Princes HighwayTipps für Reisende
Bräuche und Kultur
STAYING ACTIVE :)
PARK RUNS: there are two beautiful "Park Runs" (5km, free volunteer directed events) 8AM at either Bulli Point or Fairy Meadow Beach.
TRAIL RUN: The most reliably open trail run is one from the highway on Mount Ousley up to Brokers Nose. Ask us if you need help finding a good run :)
OCEAN POOLS: Wollongong has an abundance of Ocean Pools. The one between North Beach and Belmore Basin (on cliff road) is clean, patrolled and free!
OCEAN SWIMMING: 1.2km, 6:30am daily. ask if you want to join and we can take you.
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TRANSPORT
Uber’s are usually available with approx $15 fare to the beach or town.
We also have buses departing regularly from outside Mount Saint Thomas Public School on Taronga Avenue or from Figtree Grove (a short walk away)
Coniston Station is a 1.5km walk away.
For more information look online at Transport Info NSW or call 131500