Local Services
Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
By
Lynn Holmgren
Your first stop in the city should be the Visitor Information Center at 93 Crown Street (02-4227-5545). They have all the information you need on Wollongong and the surrounding area and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Open seven days.
Wollongong Hospital (02-4222-5000) is on uptown West Crown Street. On a hill, it stands out from all the other buildings with its orange façade, making it hard to miss.
For all of your banking needs, including money exchange, head to the Crown Street mall and you will be taken care of.
Banking
ANZ Bank
Location: Crown St Mall
Address: 96 Crown Street Mall
Wollongong 2500
Phone: (02) 4226 7470
Website: www.anz.com
St George Bank
Location: Crown St Mall
Address: 199 Crown Street Mall
Wollongong 2500
Phone: (02) 4226 4513
Website: www.stgeorge.com.au
Commonwealth Bank
Location: Uptown West Crown Street
Address: 243-249 Crown St
Wollongong 2500
Phone: 132221
Website: www.combank.com.au
American Express Travel
Location: City Centre
Address: 90 Crown Street
Wollongong 2500
Phone: (02) 4229 9411
Website: www.americanexpress.com.au
Don't forget to send a postcard!:
Australia Post
Location: Crown St Mall
Address: 110-114 Crown Street Mall
Wollongong 2500
Phone: (02) 4251 4545
Website: www.auspost.com.au
Groceries:
Woolworth's - 63 Burelli Street
Aldi - 25 Stewart Street
Franklin's Supermarket- Shop 96, Wollongong Central North, 200 Crown Street
Internet Cafes in the City:
Cyberelectric Café - 74 Crown St.
Network Café - shop 3, 176 Keira St.
Questions?
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