Scarborough is a suburb approximately 25 minutes north of Wollongong. Growth took place in the 1880s, spurred by the establishment of coal mining, with villages established around the coalmines.
Scarborough was originally known as South Clifton. A hotel opened in the area in 1887 and was named Scarborough Hotel. The South Clifton railway station was renamed Scarborough in October 1903 and the use of the name South Clifton was discontinued. The Scarborough Hotel is still a popular destination for locals and day-trippers from Sydney with spectacular views over the ocean.
Quick Facts
Scarborough is a suburb of Wollongong in New South Wales. It is located approximately 495kms from the capital Sydney covering an area of 2.078 square kilometres. Scarborough has a recorded population of 308 residents and is within the Australian Eastern Daylight Time zone Australia/Sydney.
If you are planning a visit to Scarborough we’ve put together some of the things nearby that you can see or do while you are here. These include, places to stay, tours and attractions, some upcoming events and places where you can grab a meal. Go ahead, try one of the buttons above. Every destination has something worth seeing so start exploring… If you know Scarborough and think we’ve missed something, let us know and we’ll share it here.