Wollongong City Council district, New South Wales, Australia

Places to visit near Windang

Windang is a town in Wollongong City Council district, New South Wales, Australia, home to about 2,626 people. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit — 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 parks, 3 churches and 8 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Warilla Beach (2 km), Lake Illawarra (3 km) and Shellharbour North Beach (5 km).

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Windang, New South Wales
Windang, Wollongong City Council district, New South Wales, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Windang at a glance

Location
Wollongong City Council district, New South Wales, Australia
Population
about 2,626
Coordinates
34.5333° S, 150.8667° E
Places within 50 km
48 (48 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Windang

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Windang: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Windang

52 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Windang. The closest is Minimurra Falls National Park (12 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Windang

45 parks within 100 km of Windang. The closest is Blackbutt Forest Reserve (6 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Windang

45 churches within 100 km of Windang. The closest is Wollongong Head Lighthouse (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Windang

35 beaches & coast within 100 km of Windang. The closest is Warilla Beach (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Windang

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Windang. The closest is Moss Vale Road (48 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Windang

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Windang. The closest is Lake Illawarra (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Lake Illawarra · lake · Wollongong City Council · ~3 km · Must-see
  • Lake Cordeaux · lake · Wollongong City Council · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Lake Wollumboola · lake · Shoalhaven City Council · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Woronora Dam · lake · Sutherland Shire Council · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Wattle Grove Lake · lake · Liverpool City Council · ~82 km · Must-see
  • Lake Moore · lake · Liverpool City Council · ~85 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Windang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Windang
  2. 2 km Warilla Beach · beach, Shellharbour City Council
  3. 7 km Bass Point Reserve · park, Shellharbour City Council
  4. 5 km Shellharbour North Beach · beach, Shellharbour City Council
  5. 2 km Blackbutt Forest Reserve · park, Shellharbour City Council
  6. 7 km Lake Illawarra · lake, Wollongong City Council
  7. 3 km Back to Windang

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How to reach Windang

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Windang by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1252Minimurra Falls National Park (12 km)
    Parks545Blackbutt Forest Reserve (6 km)
    Churches345Wollongong Head Lighthouse (16 km)
    Beaches & coast835Warilla Beach (2 km)
    Other attractions322Bombo Headland Quarry Geological Site (16 km)
    Forts & heritage120Moss Vale Road (48 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs216Lake Illawarra (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1012Mount Kembla (14 km)
    Museums010NSW Rail Museum (57 km)
    Waterfalls35Carrington Falls (27 km)
    Mosques & dargahs03Lakemba Mosque (90 km)
    Temples12Nan Tien Temple (10 km)
    Treks02The Goods Line (98 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Shark Island (74 km)
    Buddhist sites01Sunnataram Forest Monastery (74 km)

    Windang: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Windang?

    Warilla Beach (beach, about 2 km), Lake Illawarra (lake, about 3 km), Shellharbour North Beach (beach, about 5 km), Blackbutt Forest Reserve (park, about 6 km), Bass Point Reserve (park, about 9 km), Nan Tien Temple (temple, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Windang?

    48 places on Spotwander: 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 5 parks, 3 churches, 8 beaches & coast, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Windang?

    Minimurra Falls National Park, about 12 km by road; Wollongong Botanical Gardens (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Windang?

    Blackbutt Forest Reserve, about 6 km by road; Bass Point Reserve (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Windang?

    Wollongong Head Lighthouse, about 16 km by road; Scots Presbyterian Church (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Windang?

    Start in Windang, visit Warilla Beach, then Bass Point Reserve, then Shellharbour North Beach, then Blackbutt Forest Reserve, then Lake Illawarra, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Windang?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Windang

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Windang’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Windang on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.