Aerial view of Wollongong Harbour, Flagstaff Point lighthouse and the Illawarra Escarpment

New South Wales, Australia

Explore Wollongong

Ride the perfect mix of ocean views, coastal paths and lush escarpments. Wollongong is your gateway to unforgettable South Coast adventures.

Coastal
beauty
Diverse
terrain
Great local
culture
Welcoming
community
90 km south of SydneyEasy drive or train
Best time to rideYear round
Average temperature18–25°C
Ride difficultyEasy to moderate
Getting hereTrain and car friendly

The wider journey

Three rides. One connected coastline.

72 kmof verified coastal routes.

Wollongong sits at the centre of 72 km of connected coastal riding between Thirroul and Kiama. Three verified routes let you head north or south, choose an easy day ride or join sections together for a longer coastal adventure.

The scenery keeps changing as urban waterfronts give way to beaches, headlands, harbours, ocean pools and laid back coastal communities. Use the individual ride guides to plan each section and choose how far you want to go.

Pack your swimmers because several ocean rock pools are free to use, with changing facilities and cold showers available at selected locations. You can also bring a few snags (sausages) and fire up one of the free gas barbecues for an easy lunch beside the coast.

Water refill stations, shaded picnic areas and the all important public toilets are dotted along the cycleway. There are also plenty of cycle friendly cafés where you can lock up your bike, grab a coffee and take in the view.

Interactive combined route map

See how the coast connects

View the three coastal routes together and see how Thirroul, Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama form one connected riding network.

View route map
Map showing three connected coastal ebike routes between Thirroul, Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama.

Ride the coast

Explore our coastal ride guides

Explore Wollongong and the wider South Coast through scenic coastal routes. Each guide helps you understand the journey before you ride.

Along the coast

More than the ride

Make the journey your own with places to swim, pause, refuel and take in Wollongong from the water to the escarpment.

Ebike riders travelling along the Wollongong coastal cycleway

Coastal cycling

Follow coastal paths through changing ocean, beach and escarpment scenery.

Bulli Rock Pool beside the Wollongong coastline

Ocean rock pools

Pause beside free ocean pools for a swim and time by the water.

Ebike rider stopping at a café near Bellambi Beach

Cafés and local stops

Lock up the bike, grab a coffee and enjoy a relaxed stop along the coast.

Wollongong Inner Harbour, coastal cycleway and Illawarra escarpment

Wollongong waterfront

Take in harbour, city and escarpment views from the coastal cycleway.

Child wearing a helmet beside a cargo ebike overlooking the Wollongong coastline

Why Wollongong

A coastline made for exploring

Coastal scenery, changing landscapes and different ride lengths make it easy to shape the day around you.

Choose a shorter ride, connect multiple sections or simply take your time and pause wherever the coastline draws you in.

Coastal sceneryBeaches, harbours and ocean views
Changing landscapesCoastline beneath the escarpment
Different ride lengthsShort rides and longer adventures
Explore your wayStop and discover at your own pace

Ready to ride

Find an ebike in Wollongong

Explore curated ebike options for your Wollongong ride.

Giant Expression E+ step through ebike

Giant Expression E+

  • 100 km range
  • Yamaha motor
  • Comfortable upright ride
  • Helmet included
Check availability
Giant Talon E+ electric mountain bike

Giant Talon E+

  • 100 km range
  • Yamaha motor
  • Comfortable upright ride
  • Helmet included
Check availability
Giant Tempt E+ electric mountain bike

Giant Tempt E+

  • 100 km range
  • Yamaha motor
  • Comfortable upright ride
  • Helmet included
Check availability
Cyclist on the Wollongong coast at Sandon Point with the Illawarra Escarpment beyond

Plan your Wollongong ride

Choose the route. Take your time. Explore more.

Start with a scenic ride guide, then find an ebike that suits the way you want to explore.