Wollongong, Coastal metropolis in New South Wales, Australia.
Wollongong stretches along the Pacific Ocean between the Illawarra Escarpment and coastal beaches, forming New South Wales' third largest urban center.
The region's first European settlement began in 1815 when Dr. Charles Throsby established a cattle farm near South Beach's freshwater lagoon.
The Wollongong Art Gallery presents collections of contemporary, Aboriginal, Asian, and colonial artworks within three dedicated exhibition spaces.
Visitors can reach Wollongong from Sydney in 90 minutes by car via the Grand Pacific Drive or through regular direct train services.
The Nan Tien Temple stands as the Southern Hemisphere's largest Buddhist temple, featuring traditional architecture and meditation gardens.
Location: City of Wollongong
Inception: 1834
Elevation above the sea: 5 m
Shares border with: North Wollongong, Port Kembla, Coniston, Gwynneville, Mangerton, West Wollongong
Website: http://wollongong.nsw.gov.au
GPS coordinates: -34.43306,150.88306
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:20
Nan Tien Temple
4.9 km
Illowra Battery
7.2 km
Hill 60, Port Kembla
6.7 km
Upper Nepean Scheme
13.4 km
Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse
2.6 km
Wollongong Head Lighthouse
2.7 km
WIN Entertainment Centre
1.9 km
Wollongong Botanic Garden
2.6 km
Cordeaux Dam
16.5 km
Flagstaff Hill Fort
2.7 km
St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Wollongong
1.9 km
Drummond Battery
1 km
St. Michael's Cathedral & Rectory
1.5 km
Mount Nebo
4.2 km
Smiths Hill Fort
2.6 km
HMAS Bombo
4 km
Balgownie Migrant Workers Hostel
4.3 km
Regent Theatre, Wollongong
1.4 km
Gleniffer Brae
2.8 km
Southern Gateway Centre
13.9 km
Heritage Hotel, Bulli
11.4 km
Old Wollongong East Post Office
1.6 km
Bulli Jetty, Sandon Point, New South Wales
12.2 km
87 Crown Street, Wollongong
1.6 km
Illawarra Grevillea Park
11.8 km
Thirroul Beach
13.6 km
Little Austinmer Beach
15.3 km
City Library & Museum
15.4 kmReviews
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