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Why Wollongong, NSW Is A Must Visit Destination

Wollongong, NSW Australia, known affectionately as ‘The Gong’ by the inhabitants, is a seaside city with beaches, nature parks and is always buzzing with entertainment. The town has two lighthouses which are the old Wollongong Harbour Lighthouse and the Breakwater Lighthouse. Carrington falls in the Budderoo National Park is a scenic hiking trail.

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Wollongong Art Gallery is a popular art gallery that hosts high-quality art exhibitions, education, and public programs. It contains contemporary artwork and themed cultural collections such as Asian and Aboriginal, open to the public. The gallery building is a work of art itself and is a well-known local landmark.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow comes to Wollongong every year. It is a funny presentation of stand-up comedy, songs, and satire presented by Australia’s most loved and well-known comedians. The comedy festival is hosted in the Wollongong Town Hall in the main auditorium.

For motorcycle riders, the Australian Motorcycle Festival (https://www.motoexpo.com.au/) held yearly, is an event full of daring adventures and entertainment. The festival’s main attraction is the various bikes on display. There are food stalls available, music, and live entertainment. Other sports activities held are stunt riders and jet ski tests.