Topic

#Tourism

Every tourism story from The Daily Wollongong.

• · 27 June 2026

  Beyond the Beachfront: The Hidden Nature Walks Locals Love But Tourists Miss

  While visitors flock to Wollongong's famous coastal spots, savvy locals are discovering quieter, equally rewarding walking trails that build fitness and reconnect them with nature.

• Community · 27 June 2026

  Wollongong Arts and Culture in 2026: More Than You Think

  Galleries, performance, the arts precinct and a creative community that surprises visitors.

• Community · 26 June 2026

  Wollongong beach strip from North Beach to Austinmer establishes itself as coastal tourism destination

  The chain of beaches running north from Wollongong's city centre to the Illawarra escarpment is drawing visitors who discover the coast without the crowds of Sydney's northern beaches.

• Business · 26 June 2026

  Wollongong’s Economy Explained: From the BlueScope Steelworks to a Coastal Knowledge City

  How the Illawarra capital is reshaping its identity around Port Kembla, the University of Wollongong, a young technology scene and a coastline drawing visitors, as heavy industry gives ground to services.

• Community · 13 June 2026

  Nan Tien Temple: The Southern Hemisphere's Largest Buddhist Temple

  The Berkeley temple is a cultural landmark that draws visitors from across Australia and internationally.