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Grand Pacific Drive

Wollongong

Copyright: Tourism Wollongong/Destination NSW for Wollongong
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Grand Pacific Drive

Explore Wollongong and beyond on a leisurely drive on one of Australia's spectacular touring routes. The Grand Pacific Drive begins just south of Sydney at the Royal National Park, among the oldest national parks in the world, and travels through temperate rainforest to Stanwell Tops, then down to the famous Sea Cliff Bridge and along the coastline to Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Berry.

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A holiday or a weekend escape in Wollongong offers beautiful natural scenery, exciting sports and adventure activities, plus world-class cultural attractions and events.

Aerial Adventures Copyright: Sydney Hang Gliding Centre/Destination NSW for Wollongong
Aerial Adventures
Enjoy a bird's-eye view of the beautiful coast on an exhilarating aerial adventure. Wollongong is renowned for thrilling air adventures including skydiving, hang-gliding and paragliding. Steep cliffs rising sharply from the coast combined with strong air currents make it a popular destination for hang-gliding and paragliding — Bald Hill Lookout at Stanwell Tops is …
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Bald Hill Lookout Copyright: Destination NSW for Wollongong
Bald Hill Lookout
Bald Hill in Stanwell Park is one of Australia's most popular lookouts, offering spectacular and sweeping views of the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge, splendid coastline and vast Pacific Ocean. The area is internationally acclaimed for hang-gliding and paragliding. It was in Stanwell Park that Lawrence Hargrave, an Australian pioneer of flight, experimented with box …
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Grand Pacific Drive Copyright: Tourism Wollongong/Destination NSW for Wollongong
Grand Pacific Drive
Explore Wollongong and beyond on a leisurely drive on one of Australia's spectacular touring routes. The Grand Pacific Drive begins just south of Sydney at the Royal National Park, among the oldest national parks in the world, and travels through temperate rainforest to Stanwell Tops, then down to the famous Sea Cliff Bridge and …
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Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures Copyright: Destination NSW for Wollongong
Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures
Enjoy one of Australia's best treetop experiences and soar on the highest zip-line in the country. High above the rainforest, the treetop walk features two gently swaying cantilevered arms and a central tower raised nearly 50 metres from the forest floor. Positioned 710 metres above sea level, the magnificent views take in the rainforest …
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Jamberoo Action Park Copyright: Wade Stewart/Atmosphere Productions/Destination NSW for Wollongong
Jamberoo Action Park
Located just 30 minutes south of Wollongong, the Jamberoo Action Park is set among 40 hectares of gardens and parklands. It's the perfect setting to relax or join the kids on a huge range of water slides and attractions. Home of the Funnel Web, the longest, most exhilarating water thrill ride built in the …
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Nan Tien Temple Copyright: Destination NSW for Wollongong
Nan Tien Temple
Visit or stay at Nan Tien Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere. Admire the temple’s beautiful mix of eastern and western influences and explore the tranquil gardens and lotus ponds. Nan Tien also offers many spiritual experiences including self-development talks and Buddhist meditation retreats. Pilgrim Lodge is a 100-room facility, which …
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UOW Science Space Copyright: Destination NSW for Wollongong
UOW Science Space
Wollongong's most visited indoor attraction, the UOW Science Space is a major hands-on science venue. Suitable for all ages, attractions include two floors of exciting interactive exhibits, a science theatre, and the amazing and immersive …
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Wollongong Art Gallery Copyright: Destination NSW for Wollongong
Wollongong Art Gallery
Wollongong Art Gallery is a leading regional art gallery with a schedule of high quality exhibitions and public programs. The gallery houses an important collection of Australian, Aboriginal and Asian art. The permanent collection not only documents regional histories and art practices, but also reflects developments and issues in art of local, national …
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Wollongong Botanic Garden Copyright: Destination NSW for Wollongong
Wollongong Botanic Garden
Wollongong Botanic Garden is a place of natural beauty where people can relax and learn more about plants and horticulture. The garden offers an exciting array of activities and experiences for visitors of all ages. These range from guided walks and community workshops that focus on environmentally sustainable practices through to band recitals, theatrical …
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