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The Sheraton Shopping Centre is a small mall connected to the Sheraton Hotel. There is a popular café and restaurants on site, along with several up market shops.

Experience Wollongong's gorgeous beaches along a splendid stretch of coast. From Stanwell Park in the north to Windang in the south, the Wollongong area is blessed with many beaches. Coalcliff Beach attracts families to its rock pool, uncrowded Coledale has a relaxed vibe and Austinmer is longtime favourite because of its rock pools and ocean baths. The most popular beaches are North Wollongong Beach and Wollongong City Beach. Both have great waves as well as wading pools, cycle paths, barbecues and parks offering respite from the Sun.

A marvel of engineering, the Sea Cliff Bridge is a highlight along the magnificent coastal road of the Grand Pacific Drive, one of Australia's great touring routes. Visitors can stop here to break up their road journey, stretch their legs and take in majestic panoramic views across the Pacific Ocean. It's also a great viewing platform for migrating whales heading north and south during the migrating season between June and November.

For an unforgettable experience, skydive above the beach and ocean in Wollongong. Securely attached to your experienced tandem instructor, you'll be guided through the entire skydive. Your adventure begins with a safety briefing followed by a scenic plane ride. As the excitement builds, your instructor will prepare you for the countdown and together you'll make the jump from more than 4 km above the beautiful coast. After you freefall at more than 200 km/h for a minute, your instructor will pull the chute and you'll soar serenely for 5-7 minutes before landing.

Symbio Wildlife Park, near the start of the Grand Pacific Drive, is home to hundreds of creatures and offers daily animal shows and enthralling wildlife experiences. Reserve an animal encounter to pat a koala, feed a meerkat and join keepers and dingoes on their daily walk around the park. You can also see water dragons, Tasmanian devils, kangaroos and echidnas, among the many other native animals in the sanctuary. An impressive collection of reptiles – big and small – slither and crawl, and you can enjoy a daily reptile show.

Cruise through Wollongong and its surrounds on a chauffeured trike, sidecar or solo motorcycle. Just Cruisin' tours specialise in showcasing Wollongong's beautiful coastline including the Sea Cliff Bridge and the Grand Pacific Drive. Enjoy a sensory experience: feel the wind in your face, smell the sea breeze, hear the motor, and take in the spectacular natural scenery all around you.

Adrion International Books has one of the best selections of books in the country, including a decent English language selection, with guidebooks and literature.

Enjoy a bird's-eye view of the beautiful coast on an exhilarating aerial adventure. Wollongong is renowned for thrilling air adventures including skydiving, hang-gliding and paragliding. Steep cliffs rising sharply from the coast combined with strong air currents make it a popular destination for hang-gliding and paragliding - Bald Hill Lookout at Stanwell Tops is an acclaimed international site. Soar above cliffs and ocean as you tandem glide before landing on Stanwell Park Beach.

Bald Hill in Stanwell Park is one of Australia's most popular lookouts, offering spectacular and sweeping views of the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge, splendid coastline and vast Pacific Ocean. The area is internationally acclaimed for hang-gliding and paragliding. It was in Stanwell Park that Lawrence Hargrave, an Australian pioneer of flight, experimented with box kites and made a successful flight on 12 November, 1894.

Explore Wollongong and beyond on a leisurely drive on one of Australia's spectacular touring routes. The Grand Pacific Drive begins just south of Sydney at the Royal National Park, among the oldest national parks in the world, and travels through temperate rainforest to Stanwell Tops, then down to the famous Sea Cliff Bridge and along the coastline to Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and Berry.

Enjoy one of Australia's best treetop experiences and soar on the highest zip-line in the country. High above the rainforest, the treetop walk features two gently swaying cantilevered arms and a central tower raised nearly 50 metres from the forest floor. Positioned 710 metres above sea level, the magnificent views take in the rainforest floor to the canopy and out to the Pacific Ocean.

Located just 30 minutes south of Wollongong, this popular water theme park is set among 40 hectares of gardens and parklands. It's the perfect setting to relax or join the kids on a huge range of water slides and attractions. Home of the Funnel Web, the longest, most exhilarating water thrill ride built in the world, or splash about in Banjo's Billabong, the largest aqua play structure in the Southern Hemisphere. You can also ride rafts along Rapid River and slide down Surf Hill.

Visit or stay at Nan Tien Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere. Admire the temple’s beautiful mix of eastern and western influences and explore the tranquil gardens and lotus ponds. Nan Tien also offers many spiritual experiences including self-development talks and Buddhist meditation retreats. Pilgrim Lodge is a 100-room facility, which is open all year round and located in the grounds of the Temple.

Wollongong's most visited indoor attraction, the Science Centre and Planetarium is a major hands-on science venue. Suitable for all ages, attractions include two floors of exciting interactive exhibits, a science theatre, and the amazing and immersive planetarium.

A leading regional art gallery with a schedule of high quality exhibitions and public programs. The gallery houses an important collection of Australian, Aboriginal and Asian art. The permanent collection not only documents regional histories and art practices, but also reflects developments and issues in art of local, national and international relevance.

Wollongong Botanic Garden is a place of natural beauty where people can relax and learn more about plants and horticulture. The garden offers an exciting array of activities and experiences for visitors of all ages. These range from guided walks and community workshops that focus on environmental sustainable practices through to band recitals, theatrical entertainment, and sunset cinema screenings.

There really is no time not to visit Tirana, since every season has a lot to offer to visitors. You will have the most pleasant weather with warm temperatures and a low chance of rainfall in the summer months of June - August. However, if you prefer to avoid tourist crowds you should plan your trip to Tirana in late September or October.

This multi award-winning restaurant was established in 1986. Situated by the sea where Fairy Creek Lagoon meets the Pacific Ocean, Lagoon Restaurant offers spectacular views at its waterfront location. The restaurant's private dining rooms feature floor to ceiling glass doors that open up onto al fresco terraces.

Mount Kembla Hotel is a heritage listed building and is the oldest weatherboard hotel in the Illawarra. The scenic views of the surrounding escarpment and award winning restaurant make it a favourite venue for many tourists and artists of the local area. Mount Kembla Village Hotel specialises in Gastro Pub style cuisine, sourcing only the freshest local produce around. Offering Mid-week Lunch and Dinner Specials Tuesday to Thursday. There also is a boutique Australian wine list, with wines from the best growing regions. The hotel provides live music Friday nights as well as every Sunday. With its friendly locals and its comfortable family friendly surrounds your experience is sure to be a pleasurable one.

A local Wollongong institution, Diggies dishes up quality food in a relaxed café setting, with views of the magnificent Pacific Ocean. Overlooking a thin curl of fine sand on a busy strip of beachfront, you'll find the white facade of Diggies hemmed in by beachgoers.

Steamers Bar and Grill holds one of the most stunning views of City Beach and Wollongong lighthouse. The restaurant was inspired by the history of the precinct; when the colony of the Illawarra was first settled, excess fresh produce grown was transported to what is known today as Belmore Basin, before being loaded onto steamships that sailed to feed the growing population of Sydney. The character of the menu, being fresh, organic, local produce and the nautical styling of the décor are both a nod to this industrial period. Steamers Bar and Grill delivers a great communal dining experience comparable to no other in Wollongong. From dry-aging and wood smoking their organic, OBE beef in house to the exemplary quality of the produce used through the dishes, Steamers Bar and Grill are raising the bar on taste, authenticity and service.

Collegians Rugby League Football Clubs have been leading clubs in the Illawarra area for over 50 years. With four great locations, Wollongong, Balgownie, Figtree and Port Kembla, they're sure to have something to entertain you with all days of the week! Relax and enjoy Collegians superior and friendly service whilst dining in one of their many food outlets. Kitchen on Charlotte offers modern bistro cuisine the whole family will enjoy or try Factory, specialising in steak, pizza and ribs and Six Fish has fresh seafood that changes daily. If you're after something lighter Much Ado About Coffee has sweet treats, lights meals and coffee available all day. Collegians bars have over 70 beers across its bottled and tap range as well as a 40 plus wine list. The Wollongong City club is also home to a craft cider bar with six on tap to choose from. Open seven days a week.

Altitude 1148 is a chic, contemporary restaurant that serves modern Australian cuisine within the Southern Gateway Centre at Bulli Tops. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a balcony affording commanding coastal views of the gorgeous region and Pacific Ocean.

All visitors must obtain a visa from one of the Albanian diplomatic missions before entering the country unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or are qualified for visa-free entry. You can find a list of countries that are qualified for visa-free entry at www.albaniatourism.info/albanian-visa/ Upon arrival, the passport must be valid for three months. For more information visit: www.punetejashtme.gov.al/en/regjimi-i-vizave-per-te-huajt/

The Illawarra festival of Wood is a modern reimagining of the traditional wood festival.The festival will be showcasing local and regional wood artisans as well as celebrating a variety of wood related crafts and forest industries. The wood related industries would be spoon carving, knife makers, traditional toolmakers, timber surfboard makers, woodturning, basket weaving, jewellery, floristry, sculpture and timber milling. Each stall will have a wood artisan demonstrating their craft. The public will be able to learn, reconnect, discover and discuss woodwork from these skilled makers. Lucas milling of timber, chainsaw carving and wood chopping will be able to be observed. An extensive range of hands-on workshops will be held over the three days. These workshops will be spoon carving, milk stool making, possum boxes and solitary bees nests. The workshops will be three hours in length and two age categories: Children eight t fourteen years as well as 14 and over. Free workshops will be happening over the weekend in chopstick making for everyone and bush critters for children.

The festival presents around 150 performers over four days featuring some of the best national and international traditional folk acts. Ride the Green Music Train from Sydney to Bulli and enjoy other festival highlights including a two-day intensive folk school and the popular Lunch Italian Style and Tripe Dinner.

The splendid harbour precinct of Wollongong comes alive each March with a festival of fitness, health and family fun that offers the opportunity to participate or enjoy the spectacle of the sport. The festival offers races for a wide range of ages and abilities from a 1 km ocean swim, to the popular beginners Enticer triathlon, through to Olympic distances. Entries are available to individuals or teams.

Nend Tereza (Mother Theresa) airport, also known as Rinas Airport or International Tirana Airport, lies 26 km northwest of the city in the town of Rinasi. Between 6am and 6pm there is a bus from the airport to the national Museum in the city centre of Tirana. It leaves every hour. A taxi from the airport to the city centre takes about 20-25 minutes. Be certain to fix a price before you get into the taxi.

Mantra Wollongong is conveniently located in the CBD within close proximity to Wollongong Hospital, all major public transport as well as the city’s main shopping and dining precinct. Whether you choose a One or Two Bedroom Apartment, you can enjoy air-conditioning, Foxtel and tea and coffee making facilities. In the kitchen and laundry there's everything you'd expect and many rooms offer ocean views and balconies. Enjoy the convenience of free on-site parking, wireless internet, a fully-equipped gymnasium and many more elements that go together to make your stay in Wollongong perfect. The property also features on-site meeting spaces and concierge services.

Pilgrim Lodge is a truly unique, 100 room accommodation facility in Wollongong, set amongst the tranquillity of the Nan Tien Temple grounds, site of the largest Buddhist Temple in the Southern Hemisphere. The lodge overlooks the lotus pond, Peaceful Temple, splendid gardens, the beautiful rolling hills and famous escarpment of the Illawarra. Ideal for general guests, overnight functions/conferences, group bookings, or special group packages. Each level has a guest tea room for making tea and coffee. Guests can also book at the Pilgrim Lodge for dinner and breakfast which is held in the Dining Hall. As well as accommodation, Pilgrim Lodge also hosts a meeting/business room for guests and/or private hire; laundry facilities, lounge, and study room.

The Boat Harbour Motel and Anchorage Restaurant are located in the heart of Wollongong, just an easy drive or train ride from Sydney. The motel offers all the comforts and facilities required to make your stay memorable. Situated opposite the main cycle way and only a three minute walk to the main beaches, as well as convenient access to the city's shopping precinct, makes this an ideal 'home away from home' for holiday makers and business guests alike. The property features a modern function room which is available for conferences, seminars, weddings or any special occasion for up to 60 people. There are 42 units on three levels with beach and harbour views. Interconnecting rooms are also available. Room features include Foxtel, reverse cycle air-conditioning, balcony, free wi-fi, and free off-street parking.

The Adina Apartment Hotel is in the heart of Wollongong's city centre, with City Beach, Crown Street Mall, the WIN Entertainment Centre and a beachside golf course only a stroll away. You'll be perfectly positioned to experience all Wollongong has to offer, whether you're visiting for business or leisure.

Experience and delight in the simplicity of Sage Hotel Wollongong. The hotel is only a short walk to Wollongong City Beach, vibrant restaurants and cafes, and fabulous shopping at Wollongong Central and Crown St Mall, making it perfectly suited for both business and leisure. You can enjoy the relaxed coastal vibe as well as wine and dine in the city centre.

On the water's edge, just footsteps from the fine white sands of North Wollongong Beach, the award-winning Novotel Wollongong Northbeach offers stunning ocean views and spacious light-filled rooms. The hotel is in Wollongong's scenic Blue Mile precinct, close to restaurants and cafés, local attractions and the city centre.

Quality Suites Pioneer Sands deluxe serviced one and two-bedroom apartments feature generous open plan living areas which flow to outdoor entertaining terraces. Many apartments offer gorgeous hinterland or district views. Enjoy access to pool, spa and gym facilities, just five minutes from Wollongong's city centre.

There are taxi stands scattered across the city. There is a fixed price for a ride anywhere inside Tirana so discuss the price before entering the car.

Sydney Airport is the closest airport to Wollongong. Connecting links between the airport and Wollongong are provided by rail and road. By road: It's an easy hour-long drive to Wollongong. Follow the signs from the airport towards Wollongong and Rockdale to get to the Princes Highway, and from there follow the road and directional signage south to Wollongong. By Rail: For a direct link to Wollongong, catch an airport train to Wolli Creek and then change platforms for a train on the South Coast Line to Wollongong. Peak hour trains to Wollongong sometimes skip Wolli Creek, in which case you can change trains at Hurstville for a train to Wollongong. Travel time is less than 2 hours.

Wollongong Train Station lies in the heart of town on the South Coast Line of the Transport NSW intercity network. Many surrounding beaches are also accessible by train, including Stanwell Park, Wombarra, Coledale, Austinmer and Thirroul, which all have an hourly service. Travel further south on the train line to discover other beautiful coastal towns such as Shellharbour, Kiama and Gerringong, as well as the hinterland village of Berry. Free Gong Shuttle Bus: Wollongong’s free Gong Shuttle Bus makes it easy to get around the city. The service operates in both directions on a loop from Wollongong Station to Wollongong University via Wollongong Hospital, Burelli Street and the Innovation Campus. On weekdays the shuttle operates every 10 minutes between 7am and 6pm and every 20 minutes from 6pm to 10pm. On weekends the shuttle operates every 20 minutes between 8am and 6pm. The route numbers for the Gong Shuttle are 55A and 55C.

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