North Wollongong, New South Wales facts for kids
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 North Wollongong
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 2,608 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2500 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Wollongong | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Wollongong, Keira | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Cunningham | ||||||||||||||
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North Wollongong is a cool coastal area in New South Wales, Australia. It's a suburb of the City of Wollongong. You can find it just north of the main Wollongong city center. While North Wollongong has exact borders, sometimes people use the name to talk about other northern parts of Wollongong too.
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Exploring North Wollongong's Geography
This suburb has a fantastic beach called North Wollongong Beach, or just North Beach. Right next to the beach, you'll find cafes and restaurants. There's also a big hotel called the Novotel Northbeach Hotel.
Most of North Wollongong has shops, offices, and homes. Many of Wollongong's tall buildings are located here. The main shopping areas are along the Princes Highway. This is close to the North Wollongong Station. You'll also find food stores on the other side of the train overpass. North Wollongong is where the main road to Sydney, Mount Ousley Road, begins.
A Look Back at North Wollongong's History
In 1893, a place called Smiths Hill Fort was built here. It was made to protect the area from a possible attack. Two of the three original cannons from that time are still there today.
North Wollongong became a popular spot for tourists in the 1920s. Many tall Norfolk Island Pine trees were planted back then, and you can still see them. A special building for beachgoers, called a Bather's Pavilion, opened in 1936.
Fun Things to Do in North Wollongong
North Beach is a great place for surfing and swimming. Lifeguards patrol the beach all year round to keep everyone safe. The beachfront at North Wollongong is also the start of a special part of the Wollongong to Thirroul Bike Track. This path runs along the coast all the way north to Thirroul. West of North Beach, there's a small park along the cliff. This is where you can find Smiths Hill Fort.
North Wollongong also has a beachside park called Stuart Park. This park is home to the main office for Skydive the Beach, where people go skydiving! North of the park, you'll find Puckeys Estate Reserve, a natural area.
Important Heritage Sites
North Wollongong has some places that are listed as important heritage sites. These are special spots that show the history of the area.
- Cliff Road: North Beach Precinct
