Whether you're coming by car, bus or train here's our top tips on getting to the Gong.
Tune In is hitting the Wollongong CBD this month! With 10 venues, free entry, and over 30 musicians it's lining up to be a huge day of live music.
Here are our tips on getting into the CBD for Tune In.
Coming by Car
After 12.30pm each Saturday there's free and untimed parking all weekend in the Wollongong CBD, including on-street parking parking and off-street parking in all Council owned car parks. Here's a breakdown of the Council owned carparks in the CBD.
| Location | Address |
|---|---|
| Atchison Street Car Park | Opposite 19 Atchison Street, Wollongong |
| George Street Car Park | 8 - 12 George Street, Wollongong |
| MacCabe Park Car Park | 84 Church Street, Wollongong |
| Rawson Street Car Park | Corner of Rawson Street and Railway Parade, Wollongong |
| Stewart Street Car Park (levels 2-4) | 41 Burelli Street (access via Stewart Street) |
| Stewart Street East Car Park (larger car park) | 18 Bank Street, Wollongong (access via 13 Stewart Street) |
| Stewart Street East Car Park (smaller car park) | 17 Stewart Street, Wollongong |
| Victoria Street Car Park | 12 - 20 Victoria Street, Wollongong |
Coming by Train
Plenty of the venues included in Tune In are located within easy walking distance from Wollongong Station. Whether you're coming from north or south, exit the train station and make your way to Crown Street before heading to your venue of choice! Some of the closer venues to the station include Aftermath Tattoo Gallery, Society City, Van Q, Music Farmers and The Living Room.
The easiest way to find train timetables and station locations is via the Opal Travel app.
You can also catch the Free Gong Shuttle from Crown Street near Wollongong Station if you need to travel a little further downtown.
Coming by Bus
Taking a bus into the CBD? Regular bus services operate in and around Wollongong with buses travelling as far as Austinmer in the north, and Albion Park in the south.
To access easy to use timetables and bus stop locations, download the Opal Travel app, or visit:
Northern Suburbs: Premier Illawarra buses or Dion's buses.
Southern Suburbs: Premier Illawarra buses
Getting from Venue to Venue
Plenty of the venues are walking distance from each other making hoping from bar to vintage shop a breeze. If walking isn't your jam you could try:
- Free Gong Shuttle, check the map out here
- Jump on an e-scooter (just don't drink and scoot!), check out the service map here
- Grab an Uber or Taxi
No matter how you decide to get here, we bet you'll have a great time at Tune In. Explore the full line up here.
