Wollongong and the Illawarra Region - Australia's best kept secret!

When you arrive in Wollongong, you will find it to be a vibrant, multicultural city with breathtaking views. clear water bays and harbours, golden sand beaches and mountain rainforests.

You can walk 15 minutes from the City Centre to the blue Pacific ocean, with its dolphins and whales all year round.

With Sydney only 90 minutes away, you are spoilt for choice. if you're in the mood for a drive, you can take the beautiful coast road over the famous Sea Cliff Bridge then travel through the rainforest of the Sydney Royal National Park. Alternatively you can catch the coastal electric rail link which will have you in Sydney in no time.

To the south of Wollongong you will find many coastal and mountain towns of unbelievable beauty. Up in the Highlands, the winter snowfields are waiting for you to come and enjoy a winter term break.

Wollongong is small City living at its best which means small City coasts, availability of work and accommodation with a distraction-free lifestyle suited for study success.

On the weekends you can travel to Sydney where you can enjoy the sights and sounds of this magnificent City then return to your safe, comfortable, care free home in Wollongong.

We're sure when you return to your home country you will take with you many memories of Wollongong and friends for life.

We hope that you will consider making Wollongong and the Illawarra region your home.

You can find out more about this beautiful study and work destination by visiting Tourism Wollongong.