51²è¹Ý

Open Day is a great opportunity to take a tour of the campus or accommodation, learn about degrees or just chill on the lawn with the ducks. There will be loads of events, things to experience, and awesome prizes to be won - but here is how you can turn your Open Day into an epic weekend in 51²è¹Ý.

Check out the list of activities below.

Arts and culture

•  Explore the collections and see a range of exhibitions that will be on display.
•  Wander through the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere and stay for a delicious vegetarian lunch.
•  Uncover the history of this beautiful place. 
• : Performing at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Merrigong always has an incredible line-up of productions on. Check out what they have on offer for your visit. 
• : Check out what's on at The Servo which hosts a range of gigs including live music, comedy, poetry and more.
• : If live music is what you're after, this is the place to check out in the centre of town.

Eat, Shop, Play

• : Have breakfast with a beach view.
•  Have breakfast in a converted terrace house in the centre of town.
• : quench your thirst with 51²è¹Ý’s newest craft brewery, nestled in Fairy Meadow, serving southern goodness from Hank’s Fried Chicken
• Grab some friends and try your luck in the escape rooms, or grab a microphone and belt out some karaoke tunes!
•  and : bounce between these neighbouring venues for a spot of golf and a round in the 80s-inspired "bar"cade
• and Crown Street Mall: For those in need of retail therapy.
• Thirroul Village: head up north to the sleepy coastal suburb, packed with vintage shops, quirky boutiques and cute cafes
• enjoy a sunset dinner and drink with a mountain view at this Melbourne-inspired rooftop bar in Bulli
•  and : these sister restaurants in 51²è¹Ý's famous Crown Street fuse Eastern European and traditional Asian cuisines with decilcious drinks and an insta-worthy interior.

Outdoors

• : Pick a path and explore the landscape. Venture up Mount Keira or Mount Kembla, or challenge yourself with the steps to Sublime Point (the view is totally worth it).
• Chase waterfalls: You can find many gems in the region, including Fitzroy Falls, Belmore Falls, Macquarie Falls and endless beautiful spots in the .
• : Join 19,000 people who jump from perfectly good planes every year at the only place in NSW where you can land on the beach.
• : Zipline or walk through 45 metres above the forest floor.
• and Sea Cliff Bridge: Cruise along the scenic coastal road.
• : This is prime whale-spotting season. Keep your eyes peeled from one of the many coastal lookouts, including Bald Hill
• : Go for a leisurely stroll around the newly built Marina and breathe in the ocean air.
• Just across the road from UOW, take a stroll through the gardens, learn about conservation or just relax and soak up some nature.