[2] Wollongong Harbour is home to private vessels and the local fishing fleet in its inner Belmore Basin.

South of the city is Port Kembla, a major steelmaking, minerals, grain and vehicle handling harbour.

Built by the Department of Shipping and Transport in 1936 to guide maritime traffic into Port Kembla Harbour located to the south.

[2] The tower is constructed of reinforced concrete to withstand the strong winds and splashing waves where it stands on the eastern side of Flagstaff Point.

[3] Due to its vantage point, it is a popular picnic-come-scenic spot by locals, visitors and campus students from the nearby University of Wollongong.