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Wollongong’s location, climate and multicultural CBD combine for a relaxed, but cosmopolitan lifestyle, with an array of cultural, recreational and sporting activities on offer.

Culture & the arts 

Artists have been drawn to the Illawarra region for inspiration throughout history and some of their works are on display at the Wollongong City Gallery – alongside a permanent collection of contemporary Aboriginal art. The gallery is part of the CBD’s cultural precinct – also home to the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, which stages local and touring opera, musicals, comedy, ballet and concerts.

Wollongong Conservatorium of Music overlooks the Botanic Gardens, next to the University of Wollongong, and the Illawarra Museum focuses on Australian history.

WIN Sports & Entertainment Centre hosts cultural events including international concerts, and the Science Centre features a planetarium and laser concert.

Nan Tien Temple, known as ‘Southern Paradise’, is the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere. It holds regular events such as meditation retreats, excursions and art and craft classes.

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Recreation 

The city is surrounded by national park and has 17 patrolled beaches – the perfect environment for an amazing range of recreational activities, from swimming and surfing, to parasailing, windsurfing, fishing, sailing, scuba diving and mountain climbing.

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Sport 

Wollongong has sports facilities and golf courses in several picturesque locations.

WIN Sports & Entertainment Centre hosts many sporting events, and is home to St George Illawarra Dragons National Rugby League team, former national football champions Wollongong Wolves, and Wollongong Hawks professional basketball team.

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