Wollongong Guides
Local tips for your Illawarra stay
Planning Your Stay · 3 min
Sydney to Wollongong by Train: How to Get There
A practical guide to catching the train from Sydney to Wollongong, including tickets, airport connections, luggage and arrival tips.
Beaches · 6 min
The Best Beaches in Wollongong: A Local's Guide
From patrolled city beaches to sheltered rock pools, here's where to swim, surf and soak up the sun along the Illawarra coast.
Day Trips · 5 min
Driving the Grand Pacific Drive & Sea Cliff Bridge
One of Australia's great coastal drives starts on your doorstep. Our suggested stops, lookouts and lunch breaks.
Things To Do · 7 min
20 Things to Do in Wollongong on Your Next Getaway
Temples, treetop walks, mountain lookouts and harbour fish and chips. Your ultimate Wollongong to-do list.
Pet Friendly · 4 min
Pet-Friendly Wollongong: Holidaying With Your Dog
Our house welcomes pets, and so does much of the Illawarra. Tips for walks, cafes and beaches with your four-legged friend.
Weddings · 5 min
Planning a Wollongong Wedding: Getting Ready Spaces & Tips
Why more couples are choosing a private home for their wedding morning, and what to look for in a getting-ready space.
Food & Drink · 5 min
Where to Eat & Drink in Wollongong
Coffee culture, brunch by the beach and evening drinks. A taste of what the Gong's food scene has to offer.