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It's located 180 kilometres northeast of Canberra, the nation's capital.
Bondi Beach and Newport Beach are perfect to visit if you want to go somewhere to lounge by the seaside.
You'll find some pleasant natural sights just outside of Figtree. Why not head 40 kilometres to Royal National Park? Alternatively, admire the picturesque sights of Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve, 45 kilometres away.
Don't forget to stop and listen to the gentle sound of the birds chirping in the trees at the Wollongong Botanic Garden and Stuart Park.
Put on some red and white and see the St. George Illawarra Dragons in action at their home turf of WIN Stadium. Located 5 kilometres away in Wollongong City Council, it's also the place to cheer along second home team, the South Coast Wolves FC.
Expand your horizons and find out what's going on in Unanderra, 2 kilometres to the south. Many travellers come here for the University of Wollongong and the Nan Tien Temple. Alternatively, Mangerton is 2 kilometres to the east of Figtree. Visit this destination for easy access to Mount Keira and Wollongong City Beach.
Cringila, 5 kilometres to the southeast, may be worth a day trip. You can use it as a port of call when stopping by Crown Street Mall, Australia's Industry World and the Wollongong Golf Club. If you'd like more persuading, other nearby attractions include the Port Kembla Golf Club and the Wollongong City Gallery.
Clothes? Check. Passport? Check. But have you packed your appetite? With some delicious food and drink to gorge on around these parts, it's the one thing you shouldn't travel without.
Are you keen to know some of the staple ingredients used in the local kitchens? Prepare to taste beef and oysters in a number of your meals.
No food-loving adventurer would leave Figtree without sampling a few of the specialty dishes, such as salt and pepper squid and meat pie.
'Stressed' spelled backwards is 'desserts', and we don't think that's a coincidence. There's no more delicious way to let your hassles melt away than with peach melba, a treat that's often found on dinner tables here.
You haven't lived until you've tossed back the local brew. Whether you want to quench your thirst or get a bit of liquid courage to meet new people, ask for Hahn.
If the night calls for something with a little more zing, order some Bundaberg Spiced Rum. Neat or on the rocks — the barkeeper will know the tastiest way to enjoy it.
Not very much is better than a splash of vino with dinner. Here, Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon and Orange region Merlot are what the wine authorities usually ask for.
Situated 60 kilometres to the northeast is Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), the nearest terminal. Ensure you give yourself ample time to find it.
In need of some R&R? All your worries are sure to melt away as you slip in between the deluxe sheets at the Lyndon Haven and Wollongong Serviced Apartments.
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Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Wollongong City Beach during your travels in Wollongong? Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Learn about the local history of Wollongong when you spend time at Nan Tien Temple. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Explore the waterfront in Wollongong with a trip to Wollongong Harbor. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.