Top 10 Outdoor Activities in Wollongong, New South Wales

Southern Biplane Adventures offers scenic and aerobatic flights in a fully restored 1943 Boeing Stearman open cockpit biplane - prices starting at $360. Flying over the magnificent beaches and with the escarpement backdrop, the footage captured on our two onboard HD video cameras can be edited into a DVD customers can purchased for just $89.Gift vouchers can be purchased online.

Pines Surfing Academy is the Illawarra's leading Surf School, running their award winning Learn to Surf Programs since 1989. Pines Surfing Academy run Surfing Programs all year round at 3 great locations: Pines Surfing Academy Learn to Surf Wollongong, Pines Surfing Academy Learn to Surf The Farm, Pines Surfing Academy Learn to Surf Shellharbour. Lessons are catered for all ages and abilities.

WE KNOW ALL THE SPOTS! Come and enjoy a fishing adventure with Aquilla Fishing Charters as we take you to the seas in one of the most stunning areas of New South Wales! With over 40 years experience fishing in Wollongong, we know some of the best fishing spots that will guarantee you an unforgettable day on the water.

South Coast Bike Hire, bring the bikes to you. We offer a drop off and pick up bike hire service along the South Coast of New South Wales. Meet at the train station, or by the cycleway in Wollongong or Shellharbour. This amazing coastline is so close to Sydney Australia and easily accessed by train. The Illawarra has hundreds of Km's of shared cycle ways that hug the coast, and the beautiful Lake Illawarra. Each bike is supplied with lock and helmet so you can make the most of your time. Stop for a coffee, some shopping or a swim. Electric bikes, Child bikes, tandem and toddler tag along trailers are available also. Its perfect for winter and summer. So check us out and come for ride. South Coast Bike Hire - Bringing the bikes to you!

Tailor made, fully escorted small group tours featuring chartered trains and aircraft to all corners of the globe

Welcome to South Coast Journeys. A newly emerging tourism business that aims to be the premier eco-tourism operator on the South Coast of N.S.W. for backpackers, travellers and locals alike. We are achieving this by providing tours that pack in a whole lot of fun including; South Coast Winery Tours, South Coast Brewery and Distillery Tours, surfing, snorkelling or even a boat cruise to see dolphins or whales playing in the pristine waters of Jervis Bay.

Canoe and kayak in stunning locations all within an hour of Sydney. Enjoy a half day paddle on the Minnamurra River and on your return be spoilt with a complementary BBQ lunch and refreshments or get close to nature and pack a dry-drum to camp riverside on the Nepean River. Organise a group of friends or work colleagues and turn an occasion into an adventure that will remembered and cherished.

Experience the thrill of freefall with Sydney's only beach skydive! Skydive directly over the beautiful beaches of Wollongong and experience the widest blue yonder you will ever know. Securely attached to your experienced tandem instructor, you will be guided through your entire skydive as you freefall at up to 220km/hr for up to an insane 60 seconds over some of NSW’s most spectacular scenery.

Grand Pacific Drive is a 140km coastal drive, starting just 45 minutes south of Sydney, NSW, Australia in the beautiful Royal National Park. Driving scenery includes, coastal rainforests to quaint villages and over the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge. The drive heads into Wollongong then through to Shellharbour, Kiama and the Shoalhaven. Experience ‘beyond’ into the scenic Southern Highlands, Batemans Bay, Canberra, the greater South Coast and onto Melbourne. Local Tips: - Driving through the Royal National Park is free. Fee of $12.00 applies if stopping to enjoy this picturesque playground. - Parking for the Sea Cliff Bridge can be found north of the Bridge at Leeder Park or Coalcliff Beach. - Free Parking at all beaches along the Grand Pacific Drive Wollongong offers free on-street parking on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. - Keep a look out for the many information centers along the Grand Pacific Drive. Public Transport: - Sea Cliff Bridge: Premier Bus # 2 from Coalcliff to Wollongong and return. Closet Train station is Coalcliff with an 800 walk to the start of the Sea Cliff Bridge on the Northern Side.

Pines Stand Up Paddleboarding is located at beautiful Belmore Basin (Wollongong Harbour). Our lessons are fun, informative and cater for people of all ages and skill level. Our friendly knowledgeable Instructors will ensure you have a great time out on the water. Lessons are available every day.