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Things to see in Wollongong (Australia): 21 places and when to go
Wollongong is a city in Australia with around 261,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly Nature (9), Mountains (4), Wildlife (4). The best known are Mount Kembla, Nan Tien Temple and Garawarra State Conservation Area. The best time to come is March to April and October to November; also possible: December to February and May to September. In December there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 43. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Australia · -34.4154, 150.89
- Population
- About 261,000
- Places
- 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (9) · Mountains (4) · Wildlife (4) · Architecture (4) · Beaches (3) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- March to April and October to November.
- Also possible
- December to February and May to September.
- Nearest airport
- SYD Sydney (Mascot), 59 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Kembla, at 535 m.
What to see in Wollongong
The places in and around Wollongong, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount KemblaNature · Mountains8.2 km
- Nan Tien TempleBuddhist temple in Australia6.9 km
- Garawarra State Conservation AreaState Conservation Area in New South Wales, Australia28 km
- Mount KeiraMountain in New South Wales, Australia3.5 km
- Mount NeboMountain in Australia4.6 km
- Dharawal National ParkNational Park in New South Wales, Australia22 km
- Bulli BeachBeach8.7 km
- Illawarra Grevillea ParkBotanical gardens in south east Australia9.6 km
- Thirroul BeachBeach12 km
- Wollongong Breakwater LighthouseLighthouse in New South Wales, Australia1.6 km
- Bulgo BeachBeach25 km
- Haywards BayBay in Australia17 km
- Mount BrisbaneMountain in New South Wales, Australia5.3 km
- Sea Cliff BridgeBridge in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia20 km
- Stanwell Creek railway viaduct"Heritage place or item located at Illawarra railway 56.727 kms, Stanwell Park New South Wales, Australia"22 km
- Wollongong Head LighthouseLighthouse in New South Wales, Australia2.0 km
- Breakwater BatteryMuseum7.1 km
- Darkes CiderBrewery20 km
- Illawarra Historical Society Inc & Illawarra MuseumMuseum1.5 km
- Resin BrewingBrewery9.2 km
- Upper Nepean State Conservation AreaProtected area25 km
When to go to Wollongong
The best time to visit Wollongong is March to April and October to November; also possible: December to February and May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible14:04
- FebPossible13:14
- MarBest time12:15
- AprBest time11:08
- MayPossible10:12
- JunPossible9:43
- JulPossible9:55
- AugPossible10:43
- SepPossible11:48
- OctBest time12:53
- NovBest time13:50
- DecPossible14:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 43. In March, 21 of the 21 places are at their best.
When to go to Australia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Wollongong
The nearest main airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD, Sydney (Mascot)), 59 km as the crow flies. How to get around Australia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Kiama, New South Wales19 places33 km
- Camden5 places44 km
- Nowra19 places58 km
- Sutton Forest11 places61 km
- Sydney263 places62 km
- Bungarribee20 places70 km
And all of Australia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Wollongong?
The best known: Mount Kembla, Nan Tien Temple, Garawarra State Conservation Area, Mount Keira, Mount Nebo. In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Wollongong?
March to April and October to November; also possible: December to February and May to September. In December there are 14 h 17 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 43.
How do you get to Wollongong?
The nearest main airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 59 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Wollongong as the destination and these 21 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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