Wollongong NSW 2500 (Pop 229 000)
Wollongong is Australia’s 8th largest city located just 80km south of Sydney. Located in the stunning Illawarra region, it boasts many beautiful beaches, a stunning escarpment and scenic coastal bushland. Original inhabitants were the Dharwal Aborigines with white settlement beginning in early 1800s with cedar cutters and then graziers. From a history of farming, coal mining and steel making, have emerged new industries – manufacturing, tourism, IT and education.  Markets held in Harbour St each Thurs/Sat. Viva la Gong, a celebration of the city (Mar) and Harbourfest (Nov).
Visitor Information Centre: 93 Crown St. Tel (02) 4227 5545 or 1800 240 737.
Airport:
Illawarra Regional Airport - Wollongong Airport (WOL) intersection of Princes & Illawarra Hwys, Albion Park Rail. Tel: (02) 4221 6343. (22 km south of CBD).
Hospitals:
Wollongong Hospital, Loftus St. Tel (02) 4222 5000) and Illawarra Regional Hospital - Port Kembla Campus, Cowper St, Warrawong. Tel (02) 4223 8000.

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