Wollongong road trips
Wollongong is the largest city in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, and the third largest city in the state.
The main reason most come to visit is Wollongong’s beaches. There is a string of excellent surf beaches along the coast, including North Wollongong Beach and Corrimal Beach. Other things to do in Wollongong include tandem hang-gliding flights, scavenger hunts and deep sea fishing trips.
6 fantastic Wollongong experiences to book before you arrive
- Tandem hang-gliding flight from Bald Hill – float down towards the beach.
- One hour private surf lesson in Woonona – learn the basics, and get standing on your board.
- Illawarra Fly ziplining course and treetop walk – test your nerves high up in the canopy.
- Tandem skydive with beach landing – feel the rush of freefall.
- Explore the city on a scavenger hunt – a fun way to get to know Wollongong better.
- Half day deep sea fishing adventure – haul in some big boys.
Wollongong also features in several road trip itineraries.
Distances and driving times for road trips starting or ending in Wollongong are listed below. Times are estimates created using Google Maps. Click through for full road trip guides.
Wollongong distances and driving times
Canberra to Wollongong: Distance 244km, driving time 2h40m. (More Canberra driving times).
Kiama to Wollongong: Distance 35km, driving time 35m.
Nowra to Wollongong: Distance 81km, driving time 1h.
Sydney to Wollongong: Distance 85km, driving time 1h18m. (More road trips from Sydney).
Wollongong to Batemans Bay: Distance 198km, driving time 2h42m. (More Batemans Bay driving times).
Wollongong to Berry: Distance 62km, driving time 42m.
Wollongong to Eden: Distance 394km, driving time 4h54m. (More Eden road trips).
Wollongong to Gerringong: Distance 51km, driving time 36m.
Wollongong to Goulburn: Distance 154km, driving time 1h42m. (More Goulburn driving times).
Wollongong to Jervis Bay: Distance 118km, driving time 1h31m.
Wollongong to Melbourne: Distance 835km, driving time 9h. (More road trips from Melbourne).
Wollongong to Merimbula: Distance 372km, driving time 4h34m. (More driving times to Merimbula).
Wollongong to Ulladulla: Distance 144km, driving time 1h46m.
Wollongong to Wagga Wagga: Distance 411km, driving time 4h21m. (More Wagga Wagga road trips).
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