Wollongong travel guide
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You're Going to Love Wollongong
With a population of 292,190, Wollongong is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wollongong to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Wollongong
Wollongong CBD is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Wollongong. These include popular favourites such as Births and Deaths (U 2 74 Kembla S), Dagwood (19 Market Street) and Kneading Ruby (5 Crown Lane). If you’re looking for affordable options, Humber (226 Crown St) and South Sailor (216 Lawrence Hargrave Drive) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Amigos Mexican Restaurant Wollongong (116 Keira St) and The Wine Hub (28 Victoria St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Wollongong.
When to visit Wollongong
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wollongong in January, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 8 °C, with an average temperature of 12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 130 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Wollongong, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.
How to Get to Wollongong
Plane
Although Wollongong doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 60 km from Wollongong. The shortest flight to Wollongong from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 8h 10m.
Car
Another option to get to Wollongong is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 67 km from Wollongong. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Wollongong. From Canberra, the bus ride to Wollongong takes 338 km and will cost you around RM 165. From Melbourne, the ticket costs about RM 772 for a journey of 1159 km.
Airports near Wollongong
Airlines serving Wollongong
Where to stay in Wollongong
There are also lots of holiday rental options in Wollongong, with prices from RM 311 to RM 4,013 per night. Wollongong CBD is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Wollongong are about 65% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Wollongong
Hiring a car in Wollongong
Expect to pay RM 5.46 per litre in Wollongong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 65.50 and RM 87.33. The most frequently booked car type in Wollongong is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 39% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.