6 tours in Wollongong
All regionsThe Illawarra Insta Trail
Capture breathtaking views and discover hidden gems along the stunning Illawarra coast, perfect for your next Instagram-worthy adventure.
Southern Highland Discovery Day Tour
Embark on a mesmerising full-day journey through the breathtaking Southern Highlands promising an unforgettable exploration of stunning landscapes, captivating vistas, historic cultural gems and filled with culinary delights.
Southern Highlands Vineyards Day Tour
Explore the Southern Highlands on a curated winery journey through elegant estates and boutique family vineyards. Enjoy breakfast at Bendooley, premium tastings at PepperGreen and Centennial, relaxed biodynamic wines at Artemis, and an optional serene finale at Joadja. A day of cool-climate flavours, stunning scenery, and warm country hospitality.
Illawarra Ocean Pool Driving Tour
Dive into the allure of the Illawarra coastline with its stunning ocean pools and breathtaking lookout points.
Southern Coast Wine & Scenic Experience
Discover Shoalhaven wineries, Berry village charm, river-view vineyards and the spectacular Kiama Blowhole on this relaxed South Coast wine and scenic drive.
Shoalhaven Coast Winery Day Tour
Historic vineyards, boutique cellar doors and ocean-cooled wines — discover Shoalhaven’s coastal terroir from mountain slopes to Pacific views.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Wollongong tour is best for wine lovers?
Two tours focus on wine. The Shoalhaven Coast Winery Day Tour (AUD $10.99) visits coastal terroir vineyards in the Shoalhaven district, while the Southern Highlands Vineyards Day Tour (AUD $10.99) covers cool-climate estates on the plateau above Wollongong. Both allow you to stop at cellar doors at your own pace.
What is the Illawarra Ocean Pool Driving Tour?
It is an 85 km coastal drive (AUD $7.99, roughly 4 hours) that links the natural and man-made ocean pools cut into the Illawarra rock shelf — including well-known spots between Wollongong and Kiama. Audio commentary plays automatically as you pass each pool.
How far is the Shoalhaven wine region from Wollongong?
The Shoalhaven Coast Winery Day Tour covers approximately 53 km of road south of Wollongong, taking in the escarpment descent to the Shoalhaven River flats and the Pacific-facing slopes behind Berry and Nowra. Most drivers reach the first cellar door within 45 minutes of leaving Wollongong's CBD.
Can I do more than one Wollongong tour in a single weekend?
Yes. The Illawarra Ocean Pool tour (4 hours) is short enough to pair with the Southern Highland Discovery Day Tour on the same weekend. The two winery tours are each a full day, so most visitors spread those across separate trips. All five tours are purchased once and never expire.
Are the Southern Highlands tours accessible year-round?
The Southern Highlands roads are open year-round, though winter fog and occasional road closures after heavy rain can affect the escarpment sections. The audio tour itself has no seasonal lock — you can pause and resume any time, and the purchased tour stays in the app indefinitely.
Self-guided audio tours in Wollongong at a glance
Wollongong is QuokkaGuide's richest city hub, with five self-guided GPS audio driving tours fanning out across the Illawarra coast, the Shoalhaven wine country, and the Southern Highlands. The Shoalhaven Coast Winery Day Tour (AUD $10.99, 7.5 hours, 53 km) threads through historic cellar doors with Pacific-facing slopes. The Southern Highlands Vineyards Day Tour (AUD $10.99, 7 hours, 29 km) explores cool-climate estates above the escarpment. For coastal scenery, the Illawarra Ocean Pool Driving Tour (AUD $7.99, 4 hours, 85 km) links a string of ocean pools carved into the rock shelves between Wollongong and Kiama. The Southern Highland Discovery Day Tour (AUD $9.99, 7.5 hours, 83 km) and The Illawarra Insta Trail (AUD $8.99, 6 hours, 113 km) round out the hub. All five tours run without a guide or fixed departure time.