North Beach Precinct, Wollongong

Name: North Beach Precinct
Address: Wollongong, Australia

#17 among attractions in Wollongong

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North Beach Precinct is a heritage-listed precinct at Cliff Road, North Wollongong, City of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. It includes North Wollongong Beach, the North Beach/Wollongong Bathing Pavilion, Puckey's Salt Works, the Tram Cutting, Battery Park and Smiths Hill. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 17 June 2005. ()

Coordinates: 34°24'54"S, 150°54'5"E

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North Beach Precinct – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miS
Concert hall, Sport, Sport venue
Wollongong Entertainment Centre, Wollongong
22 min walk • The Wollongong Entertainment Centre, known locally as the WIN Entertainment Centre, stands as a testament to the lively sports and events scene in the coastal city of Wollongong, Australia. This multipurpose arena, nestled in the heart of the city, is a beacon for...
0.8 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Wollongong Central, Wollongong
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the coastal city of Wollongong, Australia, Wollongong Central is a vibrant shopping centre that serves as a bustling hub of retail, dining, and entertainment. This expansive complex is not merely a place to shop; it's a central gathering point...
0.7 miSE
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Wollongong Head Lighthouse, Wollongong
18 min walk • Perched on the scenic coastline of the city of Wollongong, Australia, the Wollongong Head Lighthouse stands as a beacon of maritime history and coastal charm. This historic lighthouse, situated on Flagstaff Hill, has been guiding sailors and fishermen since its...
0.5 miSE
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse, Wollongong
12 min walk • The Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse stands as a historic beacon in the coastal city of Wollongong, Australia. Erected in 1871, this classic lighthouse has been a guiding light for mariners navigating the waters of the Illawarra coastline for over a century.
0.4 miSE
Harbor
Wollongong Harbour, Wollongong
12 min walk • Nestled in the coastal city of Wollongong, Australia, the Wollongong Harbour Precinct is a historic and picturesque destination that attracts both locals and tourists alike. Known for its natural beauty and maritime heritage, the harbour is a focal point of the city's...
0.7 miSE
View point, Park, Forts and castles
Flagstaff Hill Fort, Wollongong
18 min walk • Nestled in the coastal city of Wollongong, Australia, Flagstaff Hill Fort stands as a historical beacon, offering a window into the country's colonial and military past. This fortress, constructed in the late 19th century, was strategically placed to protect the region...
0.7 miSW
Historical place, Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Michael's Cathedral, Wollongong
18 min walk • 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.
0.7 miS
Museum
Old Wollongong Telegraph and Post Office, Wollongong
18 min walk • The Old Wollongong Telegraph and Post Office is a heritage-listed former government offices, telegraph station and post office and now local history museum at 11 Market Street, Wollongong, in the City of Wollongong local government area of New South Wales, Australia. James Barnet designed the 1882 extension and expansion.
0.7 miS
Church
St Francis Xavier's Cathedral, Wollongong
20 min walk • Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral, located in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Wollongong, presently the Most Reverend Brian Mascord.
~540 ftS
Forts and castles
Smiths Hill Fort, Wollongong
3 min walk • Smiths Hill Fort was a fort at North Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. The fort was also known as Wollongong Fort.
0.6 miN
Botanical garden
Puckeys Estate Reserve, Wollongong
17 min walk • Puckey's Estate Reserve is a coastal nature reserve in North Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. It is mainly she-oak forest, but also has sand dune and wetland areas, including areas along Para Creek.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to North Beach Precinct?

Nearby attractions include Smiths Hill Fort, Wollongong (3 min walk), Wollongong Harbour, Wollongong (12 min walk), Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse, Wollongong (12 min walk), Market Square, Wollongong (17 min walk).

How to get to North Beach Precinct by public transport?

The nearest stations to North Beach Precinct:

Train

North Wollongong (16 min walk)
Wollongong (29 min walk)

Bus

Wollongong Station (29 min walk)