Marylouise's Guidebook
Food Scene
Night Parrot Wine Bar
69 Crown StDelicious Asian fusion and drinks!
Highly recommend.
THE BEST Vietnamese! Menu changes daily, with great vegetarian and vegan options.
6 locals recommend
An Chut Chut
87a Crown StTHE BEST Vietnamese! Menu changes daily, with great vegetarian and vegan options.
Yummy fresh, hot, cinnamon doughnuts and great coffee with a beautiful view of Wollongong's Harbour.
Yachties' Cafe
85 Endeavour DrYummy fresh, hot, cinnamon doughnuts and great coffee with a beautiful view of Wollongong's Harbour.
Kneading Ruby
5 Crown LnThink Italian... but better!
Perfect spot for a date night.
South Sailor
216-218 Lawrence Hargrave DrFresh, modern seafood menu.
Never dissapoints!
Eat in or Take Away.
So many choices, right on the beach and cycleway.
41 locals recommend
Bulli Beach Cafe
68 Trinity RowEat in or Take Away.
So many choices, right on the beach and cycleway.
Bars
Howlin' Wolf Whiskey Bar Wollongong
53-61 Crown StRight under my building... What's not love?!
Outdoor Activities
'Continental Pool' - Gorgeous ocean pool! Free and open year-round. Perfect for families or lap swimmers. (Located along the Blue Mile).
Toilets and change rooms on site.
18 locals recommend
Continental Pool
'Continental Pool' - Gorgeous ocean pool! Free and open year-round. Perfect for families or lap swimmers. (Located along the Blue Mile).
Toilets and change rooms on site.
Wollongong North Beach
Cliff RoadBeautiful, popular spot with a great kiosk.
Port Kembla Beach
Olympic BlvdIllawarra Fly Treetop Adventures
182 Knights Hill RdAmazing views! Lots of fun!
Lovely rainforest walks and waterfalls. Great spot for a picnic. You might even see a lyrebird!
177 locals recommend
Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
345 Minnamurra Falls RdLovely rainforest walks and waterfalls. Great spot for a picnic. You might even see a lyrebird!
Jamberoo Action Park
1215 Jamberoo Rd"Where you control the action!" ;)
Killalea Reserve
45A Killalea DrA local favourite.
Wollongong City Beach
1 Marine DriveWollongong Golf Club
151-161 Corrimal StHiking
*Currently closed for repair*
It's a short but killer walk with phenomenal views!
Not for the faint hearted but definitely worth the hike.
Take water and wear decent walking shoes.
62 locals recommend
Sublime Point walking track
Sublime Point Walking Track*Currently closed for repair*
It's a short but killer walk with phenomenal views!
Not for the faint hearted but definitely worth the hike.
Take water and wear decent walking shoes.
Mount Keira Ring Track
Mount Keira Ring TrackBeautiful walk!
Live as the locals, and walk, cycle or run this coastal path. Perfect if you're looking to stop for coffee or a swim.
14 locals recommend
Blue Mile Pathway
Live as the locals, and walk, cycle or run this coastal path. Perfect if you're looking to stop for coffee or a swim.
Sightseeing
Nan Tien Temple, Nolan St station
Check out their booked tours to learn more about the industry the region was built on.
Port Kembla Steelworks
Check out their booked tours to learn more about the industry the region was built on.
Check out 'Connie' and her friends! Depending on the timing of your visit, there may even be an air show!
37 locals recommend
Historical Aircraft Restoration Society
54 Airport RdCheck out 'Connie' and her friends! Depending on the timing of your visit, there may even be an air show!
Indoor Activities
Wollongong Science Centre
Science Centre and Planetarium.
C1 Speed
Hargraves AvenueFor the adrenaline junkies.
HOYTS Warrawong
Cowper StreetGala Twin Cinema
204 Cowper StIllawarra Performing Arts Centre
32 Burelli StHoley Moley Golf Wollongong
200 Crown StFun...Drinks, games & karaoke 🎤
Traveler advice
Getting around
Wollongong Free Bus
A free bus runs in two directions around the city and surrounding areas. In peak times the bus comes every 10 minutes, stopping on Burelli Street (behind unit).