City / LGA (Local Government Area) in New South Wales · Sydney, Blue Mountains, Byron Bay & New South Wales
Wollongong (New South Wales) Travel Guide 2026
Wollongong is a city / lga (local government area) in New South Wales (Sydney, Blue Mountains, Byron Bay & New South Wales), Australia, with a population of 280,153 and regional transit links via Sydney & Blue Mountains Central Station and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD — 13m Airport Link Train to Central).
Province / StateNew South Wales
Population280,153
Rail HubSydney & Blue Mountains Central Station
Airport GatewaySydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD — 13m Airport Link Train to Central)
Highlights & What to See in Wollongong
- Wollongong Historic Center & Cultural District
- Wollongong Central Market & Local Gastronomy Street
- New South Wales Architectural Landmark & Park
- Regional Transit Connection via Sydney & Blue Mountains Central Station
Transit & Getting There
Connect to Wollongong via Sydney & Blue Mountains Central Station (Sydney Trains / Opal Network, Melbourne V/Line & Free Tram Zone, Queensland Translink (50¢ Flat Fares!) & Journey Beyond (The Ghan / Indian Pacific)) and local transit using Sydney Opal.