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    Wollongong

Provided by: Destination NSW for Wollongong

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  • Overview
Wollongong The guide was updated:
The spectacular escarpment and beautiful beaches make Wollongong idyllic for outdoor adventures and fun. Just 80 kilometres south of Sydney, Wollongong is NSW's third-largest city. Skydive, hang-glide and paraglide above the sparkling Pacific Ocean. Surfing, water skiing, sailing and fishing are popular, too. Play golf on picturesque courses or relax on a beach. Rent a bike and ride along 60 kilometres of cycle paths or walk on rainforest trails. After all the outdoor activities, visit the city’s splendid art gallery and enjoy quality cafés and restaurants.
Facts
Population: 280,153
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD) $1 = 100 cents
Emergency numbers: Police, Ambulance & Fire: 000
Newspapers: The Illawarra Mercury (daily): www.illawarramercury.com.au
The Wollongong Advertiser (weekly)
Sydney Morning Herald (NSW): www.smh.com.au
The Daily Telegraph (NSW): www.dailytelegraph.com.au
The Australian (National): www.theaustralian.com.au
Website: www.visitwollongong.com.au www.visitnsw.com/destinations/south-coast/wollongong-and-surrounds/wollongong
Opening hours: General city shopping hours are from Monday to Friday 9am–5:30pm, with late night shopping on Thursday until 9pm. Most shops are open Saturday 9am–4pm and Sunday 10am–4pm.
Tourist information: Wollongong Visitor Information Centre
Southern Gateway Centre, M1, Mount Ousley Road, Bulli NSW
+61 2 4267 5910
Open Mon–Fri 9am–4:30pm, Sat & Sun 10am–3pm
www.visitwollongong.com.au
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Beautiful Beaches

Beautiful Beaches

Experience Wollongong's gorgeous beaches along a splendid stretch of coast. From Stanwell Park in the north to Windang in the south, the Wollongong area is blessed with many beaches. Coalcliff Beach attracts families to its rock pool, uncrowded Coledale has a relaxed vibe and Austinmer is a longtime favourite because of its rock pools and ocean baths. The most popular beaches are North Wollongong Beach and Wollongong City Beach. Both have great waves as well as wading pools, cycle paths, barbecues and parks offering respite from the sun.
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Skydive Sydney Wollongong

Skydive Sydney Wollongong

For an unforgettable experience, skydive above the beach and ocean in Wollongong. Securely attached to your experienced tandem instructor, you'll be guided through the entire skydive. Your adventure begins with a safety briefing followed by a scenic plane ride. As the excitement builds, your instructor will prepare you for the countdown and together you'll make the jump from more than 4 kilometres above the beautiful coast. After you freefall at more than 200 km/h for a minute, your instructor will pull the chute and you'll soar serenely for 5-7 minutes before landing.
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Symbio Wildlife Park

Symbio Wildlife Park

Symbio Wildlife Park, near the start of the Grand Pacific Drive, is home to hundreds of creatures and offers daily animal shows and enthralling wildlife experiences. Reserve an animal encounter to pat a koala, feed a meerkat and join keepers and dingoes on their daily walk around the park. You can also see water dragons, Tasmanian devils, kangaroos and echidnas, among the many other native animals in the sanctuary. An impressive collection of reptiles — big and small — slither and crawl, and you can enjoy a daily reptile show.
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