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Whether you’re looking to get around Wollongong or after information about how to arrive at WSA, we’ve got you covered. This comprehensive transport guide will tell you all you need to know about navigating Wollongong NSW during your stay at Weerona Student Accommodation, including:
Once you land in Sydney International Airport follow the signs towards the airport train station. Here, you will get on the T8 Line (Macarthur via Wolli Creek), and exit this train at Wolli Creek. At Wolli Creek, you will transfer trains to the South Coast Line towards Kiama Via Hurstville Line, and stay on this train until you reach North Wollongong station. From North Wollongong station, you will need to catch a bus or grab a ride share, taxi or lift from a friend to reach Weerona Student Accommodation. Alternatively, you can walk, but we recommend taking transport if it’s your first time visiting WSA.
You can access NSW train timetables and plan your trip ahead of time here.
If you’re travelling from Sydney airport, your best option is to get the train, following the instructions above. Once you’ve arrived at North Wollongong station, you can transfer to a bus to get you the rest of the way. When you arrive at the station, cross the platform using the stairs or the elevators and exit the station (if you see a cafe called il Pozzo across the road, you’re going the right way!). From here, you need to walk to the Crawford Ave at Porter Street bus station, which is a short walk of 180m away. You can use the interactive map below if you’re having trouble finding it.
Once you’re at the bus stop, you’re going to get the Number 10 bus, and exit at the Weerona College, Thorsby Dr stop. This will drop you just down the road from Weerona Student Accommodation.
We recommend downloading an app called Tripview to manage your public transport while in Wollongong. You can use this app to plan your trip to Weerona Student Accommodation, and check for updates on train and bus timetables.
We are located about an hour and a half drive from Sydney airport. To use a ride-share service, you will need to download their app, and follow the instructions to book a driver. Scroll down to see a list of ride-share services available in Wollongong, NSW.
At Sydney airport, there are dedicated areas for ride-share drivers to pick you up. Once you’ve arrived at the airport, follow the signs to the Priority Pick-up Zone, where your driver will pick you up. Ask your driver to drop you off at 70 Throsby Drive, Gwynneville, NSW 2500. They will be able to use our carpark.
Book ahead of time to save yourself the stress! We are just an hour and a half drive from Sydney Airport, and you can get here using an airport transfer service. There are many transfer services available, so do your research on these.
A complimentary Airport Pickup service is available for all UOW International Students and UOW College students who have an offer to study at the Wollongong campus. Read more.
Your transfer driver will arrange a location for pick up and communicate this with you. Once you’ve arrived at the airport, follow the signs to the area where your driver has said they will pick you up. Ask your driver to drop you off at 70 Throsby Drive, Gwynneville, NSW 2500. They will be able to use our carpark.
If you’re lucky enough to have a friend pick you up, pop our address, 70 Throsby Drive, Gwynneville, NSW 2500, into Google Maps and away you go. We have a carpark, which you may use.
Get to Sydney by Train
Get to Crown Street Mall on foot
Get to Wollongong Hospital on foot
Get to Beaton Park on foot
Book ahead of time and save yourself the stress. Airport transfers are available for booking with the University of Wollongong. A complimentary Airport Pickup service is available for all newly enrolled UOW International Students and UOW College students who have an offer to study at the Wollongong campus.
Arrivals & Departures will only be accepted within office hours:
Monday – Thursday 9.30am – 4pm
Friday 9.30am – 2.30pm
Please note: To reside at Weerona, you must be a student.
