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8 Instagram spots around Wollongong
Between the Illawarra Escarpment and the Pacific, Wollongong offers beaches, gardens and coastal viewpoints. A few of these photo ideas sit beyond the city centre, so allow time to reach them.
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Sea Cliff Bridge
Follow the pedestrian path along the coastal bridge and use its curve to lead the eye towards the cliffs. The bridge is north of central Wollongong.
Search Google MapsBald Hill Lookout
At Bald Hill above the coast, compose a wide view towards the shoreline and leave room for the curve of the land.
Search Google MapsWollongong Head Lighthouse
The lighthouse on Flagstaff Hill is a clear landmark against the ocean. Try a low horizon to give its silhouette room in the sky.
Search Google MapsNorth Wollongong Beach
Use the sweep of sand and water at North Wollongong Beach for a broad coastal frame. A closer crop can instead focus on the patterns where waves meet the shore.
Search Google MapsWollongong Botanic Garden
Garden paths, water features and sculptures offer contrasting subjects. Personal photos, including professional family and wedding photos, do not need a permit. Commercial photography and filming need prior council approval, and drones are not allowed.
Search Google MapsMount Keira Lookout
From the lookout above Wollongong, make a wide landscape with the city and coast. Try a second frame that isolates a detail of the escarpment.
Search Google MapsNan Tien Temple
South of Wollongong, the Buddhist temple and its gardens offer architectural subjects. Non-commercial photos and video are allowed outdoors only; commercial and wedding shoots require permission. Check the temple’s dress rules before visiting.
Search Google MapsPort Kembla Beach
The broad beach south of the city makes a simple seascape. Include a long stretch of sand in the foreground and let the shoreline set the direction.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Destination NSW, Wollongong
- Destination NSW, Wollongong and surrounds
- Wollongong City Council, foreshore plan
- Destination NSW, Bald Hill Lookout
- Destination NSW, Grand Pacific Drive and Sea Cliff Bridge pedestrian path
- Nan Tien Temple, visitor photography and dress rules
- Wollongong Botanic Garden, photography and drone FAQs
- Wollongong Botanic Garden, filming and photography