St Michael's Cathedral, Wollongong

Name: St Michael's Cathedral
Address: Market St, Wollongong, 2500, Australia
Telephone: +61 2 4228 9132

#12 among attractions in Wollongong

Historical place, Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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St Michael's Cathedral is a heritage-listed Anglican cathedral at Church Street, Wollongong, City of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. It is the principal Anglican church in the city of Wollongong and the mother-church of the Bishop of Wollongong. It was designed by Edmund Blacket and built from 1858 to 1859. The property is owned by the Anglican Church Property Trust. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. ()

Coordinates: 34°25'24"S, 150°53'42"E

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Market StWollongong 2500 Australia

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+61 2 4228 9132

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Nearby attractions include: Wollongong Entertainment Centre, Wollongong Central, Wollongong Botanic Garden, Wollongong Head Lighthouse.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St Michael's Cathedral open?

St Michael's Cathedral is open:

Monday 9 am - 2 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 2 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 2 pm
Thursday 9 am - 2 pm
Friday 9 am - 2 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 8 am - 9 pm

Which popular attractions are close to St Michael's Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Old Wollongong Telegraph and Post Office, Wollongong (9 min walk), Market Square, Wollongong (11 min walk), St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Wollongong (11 min walk), MacCabe Park, Wollongong (16 min walk).

How to get to St Michael's Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Michael's Cathedral:

Bus

Wollongong Station (12 min walk)

Train

Wollongong (12 min walk)
North Wollongong (21 min walk)