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Swimming and surfing in Wollongong
Swimming and surfing in Wollongong
During the summer months, Wollongong has 17 surf beaches to choose from, each with less crowds and more space than any Sydney beaches. All have free foreshore parking, and most are accessible by public transport and bicycle.
To the north of the city try...
North Beach One of the most popular beaches, in front of Stuart Park and the Novotel. There is a kiosk right on the beach, but other take-away and restaurant options nearby. You can find a shady spot under the trees in the park, just a few steps from the sand.
City (South) Beach, right at the end of Crown St, by WIN Entertainment Centre. Not as popular as North Beach, perhaps because the views to the south take in the steelworks and dunes rather than parks and headlands. Still, it is nice sand and a place to cool off only minutes walk from the city centre.
Austinmer, a very pleasant cove, and small beach. Cafes and restaurants across the road, park and barbecues behind, some would say the ultimate beach, sometimes suffers from its popularity. Go early or late on a sunny day.
Towradgi, beach you are sure to get your own stretch of sand.
To the south of the city try..
Port Kembla, maybe the Gong's most underrated beach. Possibly associated with the steelworks and the town, but the beach is over the headland, very pretty, and possibly the longest strech of sand on the Wollongong coastline. Has parking, is on the coastal cycle track, and about 2km from Port Kembla station.
Windang, has the caravan park, and a feel more like a south coast beach. Just near the entrance to Lake Illawarra, there are also nearby parks and bicycle rides near the lake.
If you just want to do some laps, or for the kids to splash in the water, try the lap and leisure pools at Beaton Park, on Foley St (off Gipps Rd).
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