Beach near Wollongong, Australia

Wollongong Travel Guide

New South Wales, Australia

Wollongong is a coastal city in New South Wales, Australia, with a population of 292,190. It sits on the coast south of Sydney and is a substantial regional centre in the state.

Travellers flying to Wollongong can use Shellharbour Airport (WOL). North Beach is 6.2 kilometres from the city, offering an easy nearby option for time by the coast.

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Local time

292,190

Population

10,577 miles away

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Weather in Wollongong

Thu

19°

Fri

17°

Sat

16°

Know before you go

Pays in AUD

Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 000

Dial code +61

Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory in Australia, and service staff are generally paid a fair wage. However, tipping is appreciated for exceptional service.

Best time to visit Wollongong

Jan

24°19

Feb

25°13

Mar

25°16

Apr

21°12

May

18°11

Jun

16°8

Jul

16°7

Aug

18°10

Sep

21°6

Oct

22°11

Nov

23°15

Dec

25°14

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Wollongong

  • Wollongong Beach

    0.9 km away

  • Wollongong North Beach

    1.6 km away

  • North Wollongong Beach

    1.6 km away

  • Towradgi Beach

    3.6 km away

  • Fairy Meadow Beach

    3.6 km away

  • Corrimal Beach

    5.6 km away

  • Port Kembla Beach

    6.2 km away

  • Fishermans Beach

    6.2 km away

Things to do in Wollongong

  1. Wollongong Showground

    park

    0.8 km

  2. MacCabe Park

    park

    0.1 km

  3. St John Vianney Co-Cathedral

    roman catholic place of worship

    3.3 km

  4. Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts

    performing arts venue

    2.5 km

  5. Pioneers Rest Park

    park

    0.4 km

  6. Lang Park

    park

    1.1 km

  7. Mangerton Park

    park

    2 km

  8. Gilmore Park

    park

    1.9 km

Getting there

Shellharbour Airport · 18.4 km

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