Mount Nebo, Mountain summit in Wollongong, Australia.

Mount Nebo is a 251-meter summit in the Illawarra Range that overlooks Lake Illawarra and the surrounding mountains. Access to the peak is provided by dedicated walking tracks leading to O'Brien's Gap and Mount Brisbane.

O'Brien's Road was built in the early 19th century as a private toll road, establishing the first connection between Sydney and the Illawarra region. This early route shaped how the area developed over the following decades.

The name Nebo comes from Aboriginal language, reflecting the local naming traditions seen in nearby features like Woonona Mountain and Mount Warrigal. This connection to the original inhabitants is woven into the landscape you walk through.

Vehicle access to the summit has been restricted since 1999, so all visitors reach the peak on foot via marked walking tracks. Wear sturdy footwear and stay on designated paths for your safety.

The colliery in the Kemira valley below takes its name not from Mount Nebo but from Mount Kembla and Mount Keira, the two peaks that form the word Kemira. From the walking track along Nebo Ridge you can look down on the colliery below, past a waterfall and disused water pipes on the way to Harry Graham Drive.