Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse
Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Wollongong, New South Wales, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,001 visitor reviews. It ranks #2 of 10 landmarks in Wollongong.
Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse at a glance
- Category
- Lighthouses
- State
- New South Wales
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5
- Reviews
- 1,001
- Wollongong rank
- #2 of 10
- National rank
- #188 of 489
About Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse
Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse is one of 10 catalogued landmarks in Wollongong, New South Wales, sitting within the lighthouses category. Among Wollongong's landmarks it currently ranks #2 by visitor review volume, placing it among the city's most visited attractions.
Visitors rate Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse 4.6 out of 5 across 1,001 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the lighthouses category nationally it ranks #4 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.
On the national stage, Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse ranks #188 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 38%, a solid mid-table position nationally. Within New South Wales it sits at #47 of 111, and within the lighthouses category it holds #4 of 10 Australia-wide. Its 4.6 rating runs above the lighthouses average of 4.59, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.
Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse is located at Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in Wollongong. For the wider context, the Wollongong city page ranks all 10 local landmarks side by side, and the Lighthouses category page compares Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse with similar attractions across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse worth visiting?
- Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Wollongong, New South Wales, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,001 visitor reviews. It ranks #2 of 10 landmarks in Wollongong.
- Where is Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse?
- Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse is located at Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia.
- What type of landmark is Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse?
- Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse is categorised as lighthouse. You can explore more lighthouses across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
- How highly is Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse rated?
- Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse holds a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 1,001 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
- How popular is Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse?
- By visitor review volume, Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse ranks #188 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 38%), #47 of 111 in New South Wales, and #2 of 10 in Wollongong.
- How does Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse compare to other lighthouses?
- Among 10 lighthouses catalogued across Australia, Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse ranks #4 by review volume, and its 4.6 rating beats the category average of 4.59.
- What landmarks are near Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse?
- The closest landmarks to Wollongong Breakwater Lighthouse are Wollongong Fishing Harbour (174 m away), Flagstaff Hill (274 m away), Wollongong Self-Guided Heritage Walk (352 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
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Wollongong Fishing Harbour
4.7Wollongong, New South Wales
Wollongong Head Lighthouse Rockpool
4.7Wollongong, New South Wales
Flagstaff Hill
4.4Wollongong, New South Wales
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Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.