Guidebook for Wollongong
Food Scene
The Scarborough Hotel
383 Lawrence Hargrave DrGreat place with amazing views to sit back and relax.
The Illawarra Brewery
Amazing food right in the heart of Wollongong
San Churro Wollongong
148 Crown StOne word "Yum"
Mangerton Corner Store
71 Saint Johns AvenueSo close to Figtree Bungalow with great food and coffee.
Bombora Seafood Restaurant
2 Endeavour DrSeafood right on the harbour
levelone @harbourfront
2 Endeavour DrYum
Ziggy's House of Nomms
163-169 Keira StCambewarra Estate Winery
520 Illaroo RdPlace for some wine tasting
Amazing food so close to Figtree Bungalow. Make sure you book though.
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Figtree Gourmet Kitchen
101 Bellevue RdAmazing food so close to Figtree Bungalow. Make sure you book though.
Lagoon Seafood Restaurant
George Hanley DriveFantastic spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Da Orlando Wood Fire Pizzeria
348 Keira StOne word "Amazing"
Secret little spot in Port Kembla. Great food and coffee. Added bonus when the whales are migrating it is a awesome place to watch
Seascape Cafe and Catering Pty Ltd
91 Foreshore RdSecret little spot in Port Kembla. Great food and coffee. Added bonus when the whales are migrating it is a awesome place to watch
Every Thursday night - Crown Street Mall Wollongong. A+ Food
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Eat Street Market
1 Globe LnEvery Thursday night - Crown Street Mall Wollongong. A+ Food
Thirroul Beach Pavilion
23 Cliff ParadeRestaurant right on the beach.
Dagwood
19 Market StBig burges
Walking distance from Figtree Bungalow. Great coffee and we love the Bacon and Egg rolls.
Kiss & Drop
31 Thames StWalking distance from Figtree Bungalow. Great coffee and we love the Bacon and Egg rolls.
Highly recommend as our old next door neighbour is the owner and the chef. Fantastic food
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Silica
72 Manning StreetHighly recommend as our old next door neighbour is the owner and the chef. Fantastic food
Great food, coffee, juices and amazing cocktails and its right on the beach in the heart of Wollongong.
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PEPE's On The Beach
2-14 Cliff RdGreat food, coffee, juices and amazing cocktails and its right on the beach in the heart of Wollongong.
One word "Wow". Expensive but amazing. Its about a $22 Uber or Taxi ride from Figtree Bungalow.
Ruby's Mount Kembla Restaurant
39 Harry Graham DrOne word "Wow". Expensive but amazing. Its about a $22 Uber or Taxi ride from Figtree Bungalow.
Winery, Cellar door. Restuarant. Wedding Venue. A stunning location in the heart of the Shoalhaven on the NSW South Coast
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Mountain Ridge Wines RESTAURANT & CELLAR DOOR
11 Coolangatta RdWinery, Cellar door. Restuarant. Wedding Venue. A stunning location in the heart of the Shoalhaven on the NSW South Coast
Provides a great dining experience, at a great location, in a great space on the foreshore of Wollongong City Beach
& Lighthouse.
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Steamers Bar and Grill
1 Marine DrProvides a great dining experience, at a great location, in a great space on the foreshore of Wollongong City Beach
& Lighthouse.
Caveau is Wollongong’s most awarded restaurant, having received a coveted hat from the SMH Good Food Guide every year since 2005.
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Caveau
122-124 Keira StCaveau is Wollongong’s most awarded restaurant, having received a coveted hat from the SMH Good Food Guide every year since 2005.
Moominn
68 Crown StThe space is cosy and has a great atmosphere. Great food.
Light-filled venue serving Lebanese and Mediterranean classics, like platters, wraps and salads.
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Samaras Restaurant Wollongong
Corrimal StreetLight-filled venue serving Lebanese and Mediterranean classics, like platters, wraps and salads.
An extensive menu of Italian dishes in a huge space, with tiled floor and a wall mural of Venice
Centro CBD
28 Stewart StAn extensive menu of Italian dishes in a huge space, with tiled floor and a wall mural of Venice
Top Choice
56 Market StWe have as a family had dinner bith dine in and takeway. Great value Chinese food.
Little Vietnam Restaurant
Corrimal StreetTurkish Paradise
89 Crown StHighly reccommended by a number of our Airbnb guests.
Fujiyama Restaurant
132 Corrimal StSakura Sushi Japanese Restaurant
121-125 Corrimal StreetBull & Bear Cafe - Restaurant
2A Victoria StGreat service, food and menu. A must to dine.
Akari Japanese restaurant
126 Keira StKinn Thai Restaurant
This is our family number 1 restaurant.
Babyface Kitchen
179 Keira StAmigos Mexican Restaurant
116 Keira StClassic pizzas and homemade pasta served in a busy restaurant with simple decor and a casual vibe.
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Lupa Woodfired Pizza
98-100 Keira StClassic pizzas and homemade pasta served in a busy restaurant with simple decor and a casual vibe.
Italian food, plus metre-long wood fired Neapolitan pizza, in a restored 1930s bathers pavilion
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North Kiosk
1 Cliff RdItalian food, plus metre-long wood fired Neapolitan pizza, in a restored 1930s bathers pavilion
Great atmosphere at the beer garden and the staff are super friendly.
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2 Smoking Barrels Barbecue Joint & Food truck
83 Flinders StGreat atmosphere at the beer garden and the staff are super friendly.
Nam Restaurant
4 Kenny StClassic rice and noodle dishes offered in a bustling, laid-back dining room with wooden furniture.
Roppongi Japanese Restaurant
102 Market StClassic rice and noodle dishes offered in a bustling, laid-back dining room with wooden furniture.
Seafood and Modern Australian dishes in a casual, open-air dining space with views of the coast.
Aqua Restaurant
54-58 Cliff RdSeafood and Modern Australian dishes in a casual, open-air dining space with views of the coast.
Classic brunch bites, plus shellfish and organic meat, in a glass-walled space with harbour views.
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Bombora Seafood Restaurant
2 Endeavour DrClassic brunch bites, plus shellfish and organic meat, in a glass-walled space with harbour views.
levelone @harbourfront
2 Endeavour DrQuality fine dining seafood in a lovely location.
Seacliff Restaurant
16 Cliff RdPEPE's On The Beach
2-14 Cliff RdBeaches and Parks
Illawarra Fly Baumkronenabenteuer
182 Knights Hill RdGreat treetop walk
Mount Keira
Fantastic place to view Wollongong
Outdoor saltwater pool, cafe, showers, toilets and plenty of car parking and only a 10 minute drive from Figtree Bungalow.
Best surf conditions with a NE wind and South swell.
Also during summer there is Greek night with beer and cocktails right on the beach on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
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Port Kembla Beach
Olympic BlvdOutdoor saltwater pool, cafe, showers, toilets and plenty of car parking and only a 10 minute drive from Figtree Bungalow.
Best surf conditions with a NE wind and South swell.
Also during summer there is Greek night with beer and cocktails right on the beach on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
Reccomend to go if the wind is from the South with a NE swell. No toilet facilities however there are showers. Closest shops are at Port Kembla Beach (2 minute drive).
Hidden secret. Very quiet beach but please be advised this beach is not patrolled and they do allow dogs on the beach
MM Beach
Reccomend to go if the wind is from the South with a NE swell. No toilet facilities however there are showers. Closest shops are at Port Kembla Beach (2 minute drive).
Hidden secret. Very quiet beach but please be advised this beach is not patrolled and they do allow dogs on the beach
Has a good, small right at the south end, breaking over sandy & rocky bottom. Best in 3 to 6 ft range on a NE - SE swells.
Cafes right on the beach with toilet facilities and an outdoor saltwater pool. This beach is patrolled has a great picnic area with BBQ. Can get very busy in the Summer season.
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Thirroul Beach Pavilion
23 Cliff ParadeHas a good, small right at the south end, breaking over sandy & rocky bottom. Best in 3 to 6 ft range on a NE - SE swells.
Cafes right on the beach with toilet facilities and an outdoor saltwater pool. This beach is patrolled has a great picnic area with BBQ. Can get very busy in the Summer season.
All time world class right point, breaking over rocky reef bottom. In smaller 3 to 5 ft E swells. Also has a lefthander Bombie. Only for experience surfers only and is not patrolled however near by Bulli beach is.
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Sandon Point
All time world class right point, breaking over rocky reef bottom. In smaller 3 to 5 ft E swells. Also has a lefthander Bombie. Only for experience surfers only and is not patrolled however near by Bulli beach is.
A great little beach with a cafe that you can dine at for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also has toilet facilities, showers and outdoor rockpool. This beach is patrolled in the Summer period.
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Bulli Strand
Trinity RowA great little beach with a cafe that you can dine at for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Also has toilet facilities, showers and outdoor rockpool. This beach is patrolled in the Summer period.
Just south on the other side of the rocks from Bulli Beach.
A versatile beach, best in summer. A variety of left and rights beachies breaking over sand bottom. Best in the 3 to 8 ft range on a NE-E swells.
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Woonona Beach
Just south on the other side of the rocks from Bulli Beach.
A versatile beach, best in summer. A variety of left and rights beachies breaking over sand bottom. Best in the 3 to 8 ft range on a NE-E swells.
Just south of Woonona on the Lawrence Hargrave Dr.
In 6ft+ East - South East swells the bombie breaks. Only for experience surfers but plenty of viewing spots to sit and watch and take some cool pics. Has an outdoor salt rockpool with shower and toilet facilities.
Please be advised dont leave valuables in car and lock the car at all times.
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Bellambi Beach
38 Whitby MewsJust south of Woonona on the Lawrence Hargrave Dr.
In 6ft+ East - South East swells the bombie breaks. Only for experience surfers but plenty of viewing spots to sit and watch and take some cool pics. Has an outdoor salt rockpool with shower and toilet facilities.
Please be advised dont leave valuables in car and lock the car at all times.
A great surfing beach and swimming beach. Lots of places to surf along the beach. Can be a great option to go to in summer.
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Corrimal Bakery
15 Murray RdA great surfing beach and swimming beach. Lots of places to surf along the beach. Can be a great option to go to in summer.
Shifting peaks both Left and Right breaking on sand-covered reef and is great in a 4 to 6 ft NE - SE swell. One of my go to beaches.
Has shower and toilet facilities with plenty of parking. Also has Towradgi Bowlo close by to get something to eat.
This beach is patrolled in the Summer period.
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Towradgi Beach Hotel
170 Pioneer RdShifting peaks both Left and Right breaking on sand-covered reef and is great in a 4 to 6 ft NE - SE swell. One of my go to beaches.
Has shower and toilet facilities with plenty of parking. Also has Towradgi Bowlo close by to get something to eat.
This beach is patrolled in the Summer period.
A combo of Left and Rights sandbars best at low tide and is rarely crowded.
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Fairy Meadow Beach Reserve
Elliotts RoadA combo of Left and Rights sandbars best at low tide and is rarely crowded.
Left and Rights breaking on sand-covered reef. Great in 3 to 6 ft NE swells and SW winds.
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North Beach
Left and Rights breaking on sand-covered reef. Great in 3 to 6 ft NE swells and SW winds.
Opposite WIN Stadium with plenty of parking, showers, toilets and cafes close by.
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Wollongong City Beach
1 Marine DriveOpposite WIN Stadium with plenty of parking, showers, toilets and cafes close by.
Shopping
Foragers Monthly Market 2nd Sunday!
Grevillea Park RoadLocal Shopping Mall and only 600 metres from Figtree Bungalow. Has all your needs, Woolworths, Coles, Butcher, Bakers Delight, Kmart and much more
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Figtree Grove Shopping Centre
19 Princes HwyLocal Shopping Mall and only 600 metres from Figtree Bungalow. Has all your needs, Woolworths, Coles, Butcher, Bakers Delight, Kmart and much more
The largest shopping centre around Wollongong
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Stockland Shellharbour Shopping Centre
211 Lake Entrance RdThe largest shopping centre around Wollongong
Drinks & Nightlife
Three levels dedicated to a unique food and drink culture in the heart of Wollongong.
Red Dog on the Green
147 The AvenueFood, beer, wine great spot close to Figtree Bungalow.
Great food, beer and wine along with live music. Very chilled atmosphere.
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Town Hall Chamber
8 Town Hall PlGreat food, beer and wine along with live music. Very chilled atmosphere.
His Boy Elroy
Keira StreetYou love burgers.
Fantastic vibe with a wide variety of beer and wine choices along with great DJ's
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Howlin' Wolf Whiskey Bar Wollongong
53-61 Crown StFantastic vibe with a wide variety of beer and wine choices along with great DJ's
Oldest Pub in Wollongong. The food, beer and wine are fantastic. Live Music depending on which night and amazing food deals.
Mount Kembla Village Hotel
274 Cordeaux RdOldest Pub in Wollongong. The food, beer and wine are fantastic. Live Music depending on which night and amazing food deals.
Three levels dedicated to a unique food and drink culture in the heart of Wollongong.
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Humber
226 Crown StThree levels dedicated to a unique food and drink culture in the heart of Wollongong.
Figgy Bowlo
120 The AvenueShort 10 minute walk from Figtree Bungalow for some food and drink
Entertainment & Activities
NRL games, music concerts and action sports. Has a great Bar right next to it and its right on the beach.
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WIN Stadium
46 Harbour StNRL games, music concerts and action sports. Has a great Bar right next to it and its right on the beach.
Skydive Sydney Wollongong
Cliff RoadArts & Culture
Wollongong Art Gallery
46 Burelli StIn the heart of Wollongong