Holidaying in Wollongong……. What to do in my town……..

                     The coastal city of Wollongong is located just over 80km south of Sydney……

                     Wollongong CBD is a thriving commercial centre, with more than 300 stores. The Crown Street mall is closed to traffic, this area possess a concentration of stores, restaurants, cafes and entertainment. Towards the end of Crown Street you find Wollongong Entertainment Centre and Win Stadium, these are the places to be for the region’s major entertainment and sporting events

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                     North Wollongong is well known for its distinctive light house and boat harbour. The small harbour hosts the sea food and sail festival every February, and in November it is the finish for the Sydney to Gong bicycle ride. This area is perfect for picnics.

                     North of the harbour begins a magnificent stretch of beached. The most popular being North Beach. Wollongong has a total of 17 beaches, they are patrolled by surf lifesavers between the months of September and April. Cyclists, walkers and joggers will also appreciate the 60km of walk ways passing close to the coast.

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                     Lake Illawarra is situated 10km south of Wollongong CBD. Some of the activities in this area are fishing, swimming, waterskiing, sailing and windsurfing. On the drive to Lake Illawarra from Wollongong CBD you will pass through the steel making industries of Port Kembla.

                     The Wollongong Botanic Garden is host to plant life from Australia, and around the world. The gardens open weekdays 7am to 5pm and weekends 10am to 5pm, during day light saving the gardens stay open till 6.45pm on weekends. The gardens are easy to find by using the F6 freeway. Taking the Keiraville exit and following the Botanic Garden signs. Much more than a place of beauty, the Botanic Gardens is a place where many activities are held.

n      Guided walks to places of interest

n      Band recitals

n      Theatrical entertainment

n      Starlight cinema screenings and

n      Environmental community participation activities

                    Mount keira is located about 10km west of Wollongong CBD. Mount keira is 469 metres above sea level, and it is characterised by the Illawarra escarpment landscape. Mount keira is the site of the first coal mine in the Illawarra. The park is an area of 9.4 hectares. It is used for bush walking, picnicking, sightseeing, rock climbing and school trips. From the lookouts you can see 77 km over the ocean to the east, 53 km north to the Kurnell oil refineries and 64 km south to the Northern Headland of Jarvis Bay. There is a licence restaurant that is open 7 days for Devonshire teas, light lunches, and a-la-carte meals. Also located in the park, are picnic areas, BBQ areas and a souvenir shop. Other facilities available at the lookout are;

n      Access with and without assistance for the disabled

n      Car park

n      Coach parking

n      Public toilets

                       Wollongong is a great place to visit, the people are friendly and you could always pop around to visit me………….

                          I hope this helps…………..