Mantra Wollongong

Leave your student accommodation for the short stroll to Wollongong Central to browse the shops and sample churros and chilli chocolate at Chocolateria San Churro. If shopping’s not your thing, get your culture fix at Wollongong Art Gallery, where you can see a great selection of early Australian, Indigenous, and Contemporary Art. If you’d rather be out in the fresh air, relax on the sand at Wollongong City beach, or head out to North Beach to go surfing. Later, meet friends for gourmet burgers and chilli cheese fries at His Boy Elroy, followed by live music at The Howlin’ Wolf.

You won’t waste any time getting to lectures at University of Wollongong when you live at Mantra Wollongong. Keep a car in the free underground parking and drive to class in seven minutes, or take the bus and get there in 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can walk there in 48 minutes, or cycle in 14 minutes.

At Mantra Wollongong, you can choose to live independently in a one-bedroom apartment, or share a two-bed place with a friend. Whichever you decide, you’ll benefit from air conditioning and broadband internet, so you’ll find it easy to concentrate on your studies, even when the temperature rises. Some rooms also have ocean views and outdoor balconies, so you can get some fresh air while you work.

When you get back home at the end of a busy day, make your way to the kitchen to grab a coffee and heat up a snack in the microwave. Take a few minutes to relax and catch up with your favourite show on the LCD TV, or clear your head with a workout in the gymnasium. When you’re done, freshen up in the modern bathroom, then throw a load of laundry in the washer/dryer so that you’ll have clean clothes ready for the next day.

There’s a supermarket nearby, and you’ll find everything you need to cook up a storm in the full kitchen. If you’re not in the mood to cook, there are lots of great restaurants nearby; try the sushi and noodles at Roppongi Japanese Restaurant. You can also choose to take the stress out of early mornings by paying a little extra to eat in the Breakfast Lounge.