Wollongong, New South Wales

Wollongong is an established residential and commercial area, settlement of the area dates from the 1820's, with growth taking place in the 1880's into the early 1900's, spurred by the opening of the railway line. Australian history buffs will definitely want to discover facts about Wollongong's major foundation

in coalmining and one of it's main establishments Port Kembla Steel Works (Blue Scope Steel).

Major features in the area include Wollongong Crown Street Mall, Wollongong Central Shopping Centre, Wollongong City Gallery, Illawarra Museum,

Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (Merrigong Theatre Company), WIN Sports Entertainment Centre, WIN Stadium and a whole lot more.