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The 12 Best Day Trips from Wollongong

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 12 good day trips from Wollongong, Australia, led by Sydney, Central Coast, Blue Mountains. The closest is Hurstville, about 1 hr by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Wollongong at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Sydney68 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Central Coast119 km N1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Blue Mountains95 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Pittwater92 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Blacktown73 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Castle Hill77 km N1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Baulkham Hills75 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Bankstown58 km N1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Liverpool56 km N1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Parramatta68 km N1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Hurstville54 km N1 hrHalf-day trip
Merrylands66 km N1 hr 15 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Wollongong

  1. 1

    Sydney, Australia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km north-east of Wollongong2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Australian Securities Exchange.

    Also nearby: Maroubra, Randwick, Mosman.

  2. 2

    Central Coast, Australia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km north of Wollongong3 hr 40 min round trip
  3. 3

    Blue Mountains, Australia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km north-west of Wollongong3 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Pittwater, Australia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km north-east of Wollongong2 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Blacktown, Australia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km north of Wollongong2 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Castle Hill, Australia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km north of Wollongong3 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Baulkham Hills, Australia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km north of Wollongong2 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Bankstown, Australia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km north of Wollongong2 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Liverpool, Australia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km north of Wollongong2 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Parramatta, Australia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km north of Wollongong2 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Hurstville, Australia

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km north of Wollongong2 hr round trip
  12. 12

    Merrylands, Australia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km north of Wollongong2 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Wollongong to Sydney

A realistic pace for Sydney, 68 km from Wollongong. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Wollongong
  2. 09:50Arrive in Sydney (1 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05Australian Securities Exchange
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Sydney
  6. 15:50Head back to Wollongong
  7. 17:10Home in Wollongong

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Wollongong?
The best day trips from Wollongong are Sydney, Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Pittwater, Blacktown. The closest is Hurstville, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Wollongong?
Hurstville is the closest, 54 km north of Wollongong, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Wollongong?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Wollongong: Hurstville (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Wollongong for a day out?
Sydney is the largest city in day-trip range, 68 km north-east of Wollongong and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Wollongong?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Central Coast at 119 km, around 1 hr 50 min by car.

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