Wollongong Visitor Centre Souvenir and Gift Shop
Highlights
- Explore locally made products that celebrate Wollongong's beauty and Indigenous Aboriginal culture.
- Discover unique gifts and souvenirs sourced from regional artists, reflecting the area's character.
- Savour gourmet treats that offer a taste of the region's culinary delights.
- Enjoy panoramic views of the Illawarra while selecting high-quality, one-of-a-kind items.
The Wollongong Visitor Centre Souvenir and Gift Shop offers a curated selection of locally made products and unique gifts that highlight the beauty of Wollongong and celebrates Indigenous Aboriginal Culture. Visitors can explore a variety of items, including a wide range of souvenirs, artwork, clothing, and local gourmet treats. The shop features products sourced from regional artists and makers, ensuring each item reflects the character and spirit of the area. Whether looking for a memento to remember a visit or a special gift for someone back home, the Wollongong Visitor Centre Souvenir and Gift Shop has unique gift ideas for many occasions! With its focus on supporting local creators, offering a range of high-quality, one-of-a-kind products, and situated next to panoramic views of the Illawarra, the shop stands out as a must-visit destination for anyone exploring Wollongong.
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in audio format (includes an audio described map of their venue, audio descs of performances and/ or displays) is available.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- Staff are trained in customer service for people with vision loss (training would incorporate way finding and communicating with people with vision loss).
- Handrails on all stairways
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Staff are trained in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caption all entertainment (TVs, live shows, performances) is available.
- TVs with captioning option is available.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
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