Things to do in wollongong when raining

There are plenty of fun things to do in Wollongong, so many in fact that we think the Illawarra region is possibly the most underrated coastal areas in New South Wales.

Wollongong is NSW third largest city and often not given the attention it deserves, but that’s exactly what makes it so great.

Along with some glorious beaches, there is plenty here to keep you entertained for a day, a week or longer. Stick with us and we will share our favourites.

Things to do in wollongong this weekend

Wollongong is on Dharawal Country. The name comes from the Aboriginal word woolyungah, meaning five islands.

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Where is the Illawarra?

Make your way along the motorway just 90 minutes south of Sydney, and before you know it, you will ooh and ah at the stunning blue vistas.

After countless trips along this section of the coast south of Sydney, we have pulled together a bunch of ideas of things to do from Stanwell Tops to Minnamurra Rainforest.

The drive is very much part of the charm of this day out; if you choose to take the coast road t

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