Anne's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Grab a free book from the library box next to the coffee van, and find a nice spot amongst the roses.
67 locals recommend
Wollongong Botanic Garden
40 Murphys AveGrab a free book from the library box next to the coffee van, and find a nice spot amongst the roses.
Grab an ice cream, and walk along the Blue Mile to North Beach.
Or sit up near the lighthouse on Flagstaff Hill and watch for whales.
23 locals recommend
Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse
Grab an ice cream, and walk along the Blue Mile to North Beach.
Or sit up near the lighthouse on Flagstaff Hill and watch for whales.
Continental Pool
University of Wollongong
Northfields AvenueWalk through the gardens, cafes, gym
Beaton Park Leisure Centre
37 Foley StIndoor heated pool, gym
Kiama Blowhole
Symbio Wildlife Park
11 Lawrence Hargrave DrEarly Start Discovery Space
Northfields AvenueScience Space
60 Squires WayFood scene
Large variety of food options, family friendly
6 locals recommend
Collegians Rugby League Football Club
3A Charlotte StLarge variety of food options, family friendly
Lupa Woodfired Pizza
98-100 Keira StAuthentic wood fired pizza
Mylan
193 Keira StJasmine Rice
131 Corrimal StRookie Eatery
125 Keira StGreat spot for a special occassion
Neighbourhoods
Gwynneville is a residential area, close to central Wollongong and the University. There is a small group of local shops which include a Post Office, pharmacy, cafe, bakery, takeaways and Italian restaurant.
Within walking distance is another small group of shops, in Keiraville, which has an IGA supermarket, bottleshop, newsagent and cafes.
Gwynneville is ideally situated if you don’t have a car, being close to the local Free Bus, and 15 minute walk to North Wollongong Railway Station.
Gwynneville
Gwynneville is a residential area, close to central Wollongong and the University. There is a small group of local shops which include a Post Office, pharmacy, cafe, bakery, takeaways and Italian restaurant.
Within walking distance is another small group of shops, in Keiraville, which has an IGA supermarket, bottleshop, newsagent and cafes.
Gwynneville is ideally situated if you don’t have a car, being close to the local Free Bus, and 15 minute walk to North Wollongong Railway Station.
City advice
Getting around
Free Bus
Get to know the Free Bus, particularly if you don’t have a car. It links you to the city centre, beaches, north to Innovation Campus and Fairy Meadow