Sounds of Rock & Summer Beach Vibes - WOLLONGONG
Turn up the music and kick off summer with a weekend of classic rock, good company, coastal scenery and beach vibes in Wollongong.
Our weekend begins with a huge day at the Sounds of Rock Festival at Bulli Showground, headlined by international soft-rock legends Air Supply. They’ll be joined by an incredible line-up of Australian and international favourites including The Black Sorrows, Mental As Anything, Ross Wilson, Dragon, Toni Childs and 1927.
After the festival, there’s no need to rush home. We’ll stay overnight in the heart of Wollongong at the Harp Hotel, with a choice of solo or twin-share rooms. And if you’ve still got some energy left after the final song, you’ll be perfectly positioned to enjoy Wollongong’s Saturday-night atmosphere.
Sunday changes the pace. We’ll ease into the day with coffee and a relaxed exploration of Wollongong Botanic Garden, head north for lunch in the sunshine at Wombarra Bowls, then spend the afternoon at beautiful Coalcliff Beach. Relax on the sand, take a dip, enjoy the sounds of the ocean or simply find a shady spot and unwind before our late-afternoon journey back to Sydney.
It’s a simple summer escape: live music on Saturday, gardens and the beach on Sunday, and plenty of time to enjoy it all.
Day 1 – Saturday 5 December
Sydney → Sounds of Rock Festival → Wollongong
10:00 am – Depart Central Station
Meet your tour leader and fellow travellers before departing Sydney for the Illawarra.
10:50 am – Leumeah pick-up
Our second pick-up point before continuing south towards Bulli.
Around midday – Arrive Bulli Showground
Get ready for an afternoon and evening of live music at the Sounds of Rock Festival.
The 2026 line-up features:
- Air Supply
- The Black Sorrows
- Mental As Anything
- Ross Wilson
- Dragon
- Toni Childs
- 1927
Settle in and enjoy a summer festival atmosphere with hours of classic hits and live performances.
Evening – Check in at the Harp Hotel, Wollongong
Following the festival, we'll make the short journey into downtown Wollongong and check into the Harp Hotel. Choose between a solo room or twin-share accommodation.
Still wanna dance?
For those who aren't ready for the night to end, you're staying right in the heart of Wollongong and can enjoy a little more of the city's nightlife before calling it a night.
Day 2 – Sunday 6 December
Garden, Bowls & Summer Beach Vibes
Morning – Relaxed start
Enjoy a sleep-in and an easy Sunday morning before checking out of the hotel.
Mid-morning – Wollongong Botanic Garden
We'll start with a coffee before exploring the beautiful Wollongong Botanic Garden. Take your time enjoying the different plants, scents, textures, birdlife and peaceful surrounds.
Lunch – Wombarra Bowls
We'll follow the coast north for a relaxed lunch at Wombarra Bowls. Grab something to eat and enjoy a classic Sunday lunch overlooking the beautiful northern Illawarra.
Afternoon – Coalcliff Beach
Then it's time for some genuine summer beach vibes. Spend the afternoon at Coalcliff Beach swimming, relaxing on the sand, dipping your feet in the ocean or simply enjoying the sea breeze and spectacular coastal surroundings.
3:30 pm – Return journey to Sydney
We'll leave Coalcliff around 3:30 pm for the journey home, with a drop-off at Leumeah followed by Central Station.
Two days. One massive music festival. A night in Wollongong. Gardens, lunch by the coast and an afternoon at the beach. That's summer sorted.
This supported weekend event is $1,175 per person, plus a non-refundable personal contribution based on your chosen room type:
Solo room: $150 personal contribution
Twin-share room: $75 personal contribution per person
Your personal contribution is required to secure your place and preferred room type.
There are only a limited number of solo and twin-share rooms available, so we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
Secure your spot, choose your room and get ready for a weekend of live music, good company and summer beach vibes!
Our weekend begins with a huge day at the Sounds of Rock Festival at Bulli Showground, headlined by international soft-rock legends Air Supply. They’ll be joined by an incredible line-up of Australian and international favourites including The Black Sorrows, Mental As Anything, Ross Wilson, Dragon, Toni Childs and 1927.
After the festival, there’s no need to rush home. We’ll stay overnight in the heart of Wollongong at the Harp Hotel, with a choice of solo or twin-share rooms. And if you’ve still got some energy left after the final song, you’ll be perfectly positioned to enjoy Wollongong’s Saturday-night atmosphere.
Sunday changes the pace. We’ll ease into the day with coffee and a relaxed exploration of Wollongong Botanic Garden, head north for lunch in the sunshine at Wombarra Bowls, then spend the afternoon at beautiful Coalcliff Beach. Relax on the sand, take a dip, enjoy the sounds of the ocean or simply find a shady spot and unwind before our late-afternoon journey back to Sydney.
It’s a simple summer escape: live music on Saturday, gardens and the beach on Sunday, and plenty of time to enjoy it all.
Day 1 – Saturday 5 December
Sydney → Sounds of Rock Festival → Wollongong
10:00 am – Depart Central Station
Meet your tour leader and fellow travellers before departing Sydney for the Illawarra.
10:50 am – Leumeah pick-up
Our second pick-up point before continuing south towards Bulli.
Around midday – Arrive Bulli Showground
Get ready for an afternoon and evening of live music at the Sounds of Rock Festival.
The 2026 line-up features:
- Air Supply
- The Black Sorrows
- Mental As Anything
- Ross Wilson
- Dragon
- Toni Childs
- 1927
Settle in and enjoy a summer festival atmosphere with hours of classic hits and live performances.
Evening – Check in at the Harp Hotel, Wollongong
Following the festival, we'll make the short journey into downtown Wollongong and check into the Harp Hotel. Choose between a solo room or twin-share accommodation.
Still wanna dance?
For those who aren't ready for the night to end, you're staying right in the heart of Wollongong and can enjoy a little more of the city's nightlife before calling it a night.
Day 2 – Sunday 6 December
Garden, Bowls & Summer Beach Vibes
Morning – Relaxed start
Enjoy a sleep-in and an easy Sunday morning before checking out of the hotel.
Mid-morning – Wollongong Botanic Garden
We'll start with a coffee before exploring the beautiful Wollongong Botanic Garden. Take your time enjoying the different plants, scents, textures, birdlife and peaceful surrounds.
Lunch – Wombarra Bowls
We'll follow the coast north for a relaxed lunch at Wombarra Bowls. Grab something to eat and enjoy a classic Sunday lunch overlooking the beautiful northern Illawarra.
Afternoon – Coalcliff Beach
Then it's time for some genuine summer beach vibes. Spend the afternoon at Coalcliff Beach swimming, relaxing on the sand, dipping your feet in the ocean or simply enjoying the sea breeze and spectacular coastal surroundings.
3:30 pm – Return journey to Sydney
We'll leave Coalcliff around 3:30 pm for the journey home, with a drop-off at Leumeah followed by Central Station.
Two days. One massive music festival. A night in Wollongong. Gardens, lunch by the coast and an afternoon at the beach. That's summer sorted.
This supported weekend event is $1,175 per person, plus a non-refundable personal contribution based on your chosen room type:
Solo room: $150 personal contribution
Twin-share room: $75 personal contribution per person
Your personal contribution is required to secure your place and preferred room type.
There are only a limited number of solo and twin-share rooms available, so we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
Secure your spot, choose your room and get ready for a weekend of live music, good company and summer beach vibes!
Saturday 5 December 2026 10:00 AM - Sunday 6 December 2026 6:00 PM (UTC+10)
Location
DEPARTS: Sydney's Central Train Station
Grand Concourse, next to platform 1, Eddy Avenue, Haymarket NSW 2000
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