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Take a dip by the reef and look out for the odd humpback whale down at Sharkies Beach, go for a bushwalk through the spectacular countryside at the Illawarra Escarpment, or wander down to the fish market and check out the 19th century lighthouse down at the Belmore Basin. Wollongong is the kind of Aussie town that wears its heart on its sleeve. It may be a little rough around the edges at times and in places, but that’s all part of the charm.

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WOLLONGONG EVENTS

Finally, a reasonable excuse to go outside dressed as a gypsy! Finger-cymbal your way along to the Illawarra Folk Festival in January.

Fire up the barbie and crack a beer for the Australia Day celebrations in January.

Prepare your wallets for a mean round of two-up in Wollongong on ANZAC Day in April.

For Wollongong’s premier celebration of creativity and innovation, head to the Viva La Gong festivities in November.

Sit by the waterfront and see the skies explode with colour on New Year’s Eve.

WHEN TO GO

· Summer temps in the Gong average around 26°C (79°F).

· Winter in Wollongong is still relatively mild, usually reaching around 17°C (63°F).

· Spring is a prime time to drop in on Wollongong, as the sun is shining and the beaches are clear.

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GETTING AROUND

· CityRail runs a service to Wollongong and surrounds from Sydney. It is a pretty quick and cheap way of getting into town.

· Wollongong offers a free shuttle bus around the city centre and its beaches.

· Driving is also a pretty good option, as Wollongong is not all that far from Sydney and is great for a day or weekend trip.