Guidebook for Wollongong

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Guidebook for Wollongong

Food Scene

Awesome lebanese food, and just a 5 minute walk around the corner (next door to Liquorland).
26 locals recommend
Samaras Restaurant Wollongong
Corrimal Street
26 locals recommend
Awesome lebanese food, and just a 5 minute walk around the corner (next door to Liquorland).
Really good Japanese sushi, extremely popular and again - only a 5 minute walk around the corner. Find it up the driveway, across from Liquorland. Try the 'new' menu.
8 locals recommend
Sakura Sushi Japanese Restaurant
121-125 Corrimal Street
8 locals recommend
Really good Japanese sushi, extremely popular and again - only a 5 minute walk around the corner. Find it up the driveway, across from Liquorland. Try the 'new' menu.
A great up-market, seafood restaurant with views if you're wanting a great meal for a special occasion. Right on Wollongong habour
36 locals recommend
Harbourfront
2 Endeavour Dr
36 locals recommend
A great up-market, seafood restaurant with views if you're wanting a great meal for a special occasion. Right on Wollongong habour
Walk down to the habour, turn left and walk all the way along Cliff Road. You'll find "Diggies" at North Beach. This is a great place for breakfast in the sit-down cafe, or if you just want a fresh juice or coffee you can order from the kiosk and sit outside next to the sand. Very popular on weekends
58 locals recommend
Diggies Cafe
1 Cliff Rd
58 locals recommend
Walk down to the habour, turn left and walk all the way along Cliff Road. You'll find "Diggies" at North Beach. This is a great place for breakfast in the sit-down cafe, or if you just want a fresh juice or coffee you can order from the kiosk and sit outside next to the sand. Very popular on weekends
Really great coffee! and a range of pastries and vegan desserts! Little place on the Princes Highway between Thirroul and Austinmer. You can talk to Thirroul beach from here! :)
33 locals recommend
Bread, Espresso &
190 Lawrence Hargrave Dr
33 locals recommend
Really great coffee! and a range of pastries and vegan desserts! Little place on the Princes Highway between Thirroul and Austinmer. You can talk to Thirroul beach from here! :)
Good coffee and great food. The General Store has some amazing local and Australian made health foods
50 locals recommend
Earth Walker & Co General Store & Cafe
749 Lawrence Hargrave Dr
50 locals recommend
Good coffee and great food. The General Store has some amazing local and Australian made health foods
Awesome mediterranean food!! http://kneadingruby.com.au/
46 locals recommend
Kneading Ruby
5 Crown Ln
46 locals recommend
Awesome mediterranean food!! http://kneadingruby.com.au/
Great Asian-fusion food! http://burnsburyhospitality.com.au/locations/babyface-kitchen/
20 locals recommend
Babyface Kitchen
179 Keira St
20 locals recommend
Great Asian-fusion food! http://burnsburyhospitality.com.au/locations/babyface-kitchen/
Only 5 minutes walk from Market Square - great views of Wollongong City Beach and the Wollongong Lighthouse
20 locals recommend
Steamers Bar and Grill
1 Marine Dr
20 locals recommend
Only 5 minutes walk from Market Square - great views of Wollongong City Beach and the Wollongong Lighthouse
Great Thai Food only 10 minute walk
10 locals recommend
Jasmine Rice
131 Corrimal St
10 locals recommend
Great Thai Food only 10 minute walk
Even better Thai food about 10-15 minute walk up past Wollongong Mall
17 locals recommend
Kinn Thai Restaurant
17 locals recommend
Even better Thai food about 10-15 minute walk up past Wollongong Mall

Parks & Nature

On a sunny day, you can't beat taking a picnic rug across the road to Market Square Park and relaxing in the sun, read a book, and have something to eat from a nearby take-away cafe.
Market Place
Market Place
On a sunny day, you can't beat taking a picnic rug across the road to Market Square Park and relaxing in the sun, read a book, and have something to eat from a nearby take-away cafe.
If you have transport and like hiking, this is a great walk (straight-up!) - starting at the back of Austinmer (Buttonshaw Drive) and hiking up to Sublime Point Lookout for an amazing view of the entire local coastal area.
62 locals recommend
Sublime Point walking track
Sublime Point Walking Track
62 locals recommend
If you have transport and like hiking, this is a great walk (straight-up!) - starting at the back of Austinmer (Buttonshaw Drive) and hiking up to Sublime Point Lookout for an amazing view of the entire local coastal area.
Great beach for a walk and a swim! If you're not familiar with the surf: Check the surf conditions before swimming
7 locals recommend
Wollongong City Beach
1 Marine Drive
7 locals recommend
Great beach for a walk and a swim! If you're not familiar with the surf: Check the surf conditions before swimming
Beautiful part of the NSW South Coast and Jervis Bay. Reportedly has the world's whitest sand (and it is pretty white!). You can go swimming, snorkelling, or do a whale watching cruise.
329 locals recommend
Hyams Beach
Cyrus St
329 locals recommend
Beautiful part of the NSW South Coast and Jervis Bay. Reportedly has the world's whitest sand (and it is pretty white!). You can go swimming, snorkelling, or do a whale watching cruise.
Worth the drive ! One of Australia’s hidden gems, Kangaroo Valley is nestled between the Cambewarra and Barrengarry mountains and two hours’ drive from Sydney or Canberra. Enjoy river kayaking, explore waterfalls, taste delicious wines, visit the welcoming town pub and discover colonial history.
142 locals recommend
Kangaroo Valley
142 locals recommend
Worth the drive ! One of Australia’s hidden gems, Kangaroo Valley is nestled between the Cambewarra and Barrengarry mountains and two hours’ drive from Sydney or Canberra. Enjoy river kayaking, explore waterfalls, taste delicious wines, visit the welcoming town pub and discover colonial history.

Shopping

CBD shopping area
31 locals recommend
Wollongong Central
200 Crown St
31 locals recommend
CBD shopping area
Stockland Shellharbour station
21 locals recommend
The Mall
The Mall

Drinks & Nightlife

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
14 Cliff Road
11 locals recommend
With large scale open windows and bi-fold doors making up the face of the venue it is easy to feel the sea breeze and take in the uninterrupted ocean views. Take advantage of the open air spacious deck, chill in the beanbags or hire out a private cabanna for a more intimate catchup with friends all while admiring the beach views. PEPE’S focuses on innovative dishes, with quality produce that are perfect to share, complementing the casual laid back vibe the bar has quickly become famous for. Featuring charcuterie share boards, seafood plates and a variety of irresistible bar snacks just to name a few. Open 7 days for breakfast from 8am - 11am, serving an alternating brunch menu througho
29 locals recommend
PEPE's On The Beach
2-14 Cliff Rd
29 locals recommend
With large scale open windows and bi-fold doors making up the face of the venue it is easy to feel the sea breeze and take in the uninterrupted ocean views. Take advantage of the open air spacious deck, chill in the beanbags or hire out a private cabanna for a more intimate catchup with friends all while admiring the beach views. PEPE’S focuses on innovative dishes, with quality produce that are perfect to share, complementing the casual laid back vibe the bar has quickly become famous for. Featuring charcuterie share boards, seafood plates and a variety of irresistible bar snacks just to name a few. Open 7 days for breakfast from 8am - 11am, serving an alternating brunch menu througho
http://www.burrawangvillage.com/
60 locals recommend
Burrawang Village Hotel
14 Hoddle St
60 locals recommend
http://www.burrawangvillage.com/

Entertainment & Activities

Greater Union Cinemas Wollongong
68 Burelli St
19 locals recommend

Sightseeing

Berry is a rustic yet sophisticated village surrounded by rich dairy country and is home to some great food and markets. Enjoy the fresh produce and award-winning restaurants that have built a reputation for outstanding cuisine.
284 locals recommend
Berry
73 Queen St
284 locals recommend
Berry is a rustic yet sophisticated village surrounded by rich dairy country and is home to some great food and markets. Enjoy the fresh produce and award-winning restaurants that have built a reputation for outstanding cuisine.
Great towns and villlages to visit (Bunadnoon, Bangalow, Burrawang, Moss Vale, and/or Borwal)
18 locals recommend
Southern Highlands
18 locals recommend
Great towns and villlages to visit (Bunadnoon, Bangalow, Burrawang, Moss Vale, and/or Borwal)
Great little Southern Highlands Village
18 locals recommend
Burrawang
18 locals recommend
Great little Southern Highlands Village

Essentials

Great selection of wines.... about a 5 minute drive
16 locals recommend
North Wollongong Hotel
3 Flinders St
16 locals recommend
Great selection of wines.... about a 5 minute drive
17 locals recommend
Woolworths Wollongong
63 Burelli St
17 locals recommend