Aerial Adventures

Enjoy a bird's-eye view of the beautiful coast on an exhilarating aerial adventure. Wollongong is renowned for thrilling air adventures including skydiving, hang-gliding and paragliding. Steep cliffs rising sharply from the coast combined with strong air currents make it a popular destination for hang-gliding and paragliding — Bald Hill Lookout at Stanwell Tops is an acclaimed international site. Soar above cliffs and ocean as you tandem glide before landing on Stanwell Park Beach.

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Bald Hill Lookout

Bald Hill in Stanwell Park is one of Australia's most popular lookouts, offering spectacular and sweeping views of the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge, splendid coastline and vast Pacific Ocean. The area is internationally acclaimed for hang-gliding and paragliding. It was in Stanwell Park that Lawrence Hargrave, an Australian pioneer of flight, experimented with box kites and made a successful flight on 12 November 1894.

Grand Pacific Drive

Explore Wollongong and beyond on a leisurely drive on one of Australia's spectacular touring routes. The Grand Pacific Drive begins just south of Sydney at the Royal National Park, among the oldest national parks in the world, and travels through temperate rainforest to Stanwell Tops, then down to the famous Sea Cliff Bridge and along the coastline to Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Berry.

Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures

Enjoy one of Australia's best treetop experiences and soar on the highest zip-line in the country. High above the rainforest, the treetop walk features two gently swaying cantilevered arms and a central tower raised nearly 50 metres from the forest floor. Positioned 710 metres above sea level, the magnificent views take in the rainforest floor to the canopy and out to the Pacific Ocean.

Jamberoo Action Park

Located just 30 minutes south of Wollongong, the Jamberoo Action Park is set among 40 hectares of gardens and parklands. It's the perfect setting to relax or join the kids on a huge range of water slides and attractions. Home of the Funnel Web, the longest, most exhilarating water thrill ride built in the world, or splash about in Banjo's Billabong, the largest aqua play structure in the Southern Hemisphere. You can also ride rafts along Rapid River and slide down Surf Hill.

Nan Tien Temple

Visit or stay at Nan Tien Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere. Admire the temple’s beautiful mix of eastern and western influences and explore the tranquil gardens and lotus ponds. Nan Tien also offers many spiritual experiences including self-development talks and Buddhist meditation retreats. Pilgrim Lodge is a 100-room facility, which is open all year round and located in the grounds of the Temple.

Wollongong Art Gallery

Wollongong Art Gallery is a leading regional art gallery with a schedule of high quality exhibitions and public programs. The gallery houses an important collection of Australian, Aboriginal and Asian art. The permanent collection not only documents regional histories and art practices, but also reflects developments and issues in art of local, national and international relevance.

Wollongong Botanic Garden

Wollongong Botanic Garden is a place of natural beauty where people can relax and learn more about plants and horticulture. The garden offers an exciting array of activities and experiences for visitors of all ages. These range from guided walks and community workshops that focus on environmentally sustainable practices through to band recitals, theatrical entertainment, and sunset cinema screenings.