Nan Tien Temple

Name: Nan Tien Temple
Address: 180 Berkeley Rd Berkeley, Wollongong, Wollongong, AU
Telephone: +61242720600

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Why go

A Chinese-style palace complex designed by Australian architects Jones Brewster Regan using modern building techniques.
The Great Mercy Shrine and Great Hero Hall, with monumental Buddha and Bodhisattva statues and thousands of small Buddha figures lining their walls.
Japanese-style courtyard gardens, with Southeast Asian colour schemes on statues and shrines.

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 17:00Show all

MondayClosed

Tuesday09:00 – 17:00

Wednesday09:00 – 17:00

Thursday09:00 – 17:00

Friday09:00 – 17:00

Saturday09:00 – 17:00

Sunday09:00 – 17:00

Don't miss

Thousand Handed AvalokitesvaraKnown in Chinese culture as Kuan Yin, this figure stands in the front hall.Front hall
Five Dhyani BuddhasLook for the group of five Buddhas in the rear main hall: Amogasiddhi, Ratnasambhava, Vairocana, Amitabha and Akshobhya.Rear main hall
Eight-level pagodaThe pagoda has Chinese-style flying eaves and an angular profile. It serves as a columbarium for the cremated remains of 7,000 people.Temple grounds

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The temple’s Chinese name means “Paradise of the South.”
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The temple overlooks Mount Keira and Mount Kembla.
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100 years
The hill behind the temple is leased from local government for 100 years to preserve the temple’s surroundings.
Nan Tien Temple - Wikipedia
The site’s proximity to Mount Kembla was considered auspicious because of the mountain’s shape.
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The temple contains a vegetarian restaurant.
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The complex includes a museum, meeting rooms, cultural and conference facilities, accommodation and a restaurant.
Nan Tien Temple - Wikipedia
The pagoda has a Chinese design, while the main temples incorporate Tibetan monastic architecture.
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History

Nan Tien belongs to Fo Guang Shan, founded in Taiwan by Venerable Master Hsing Yun.

1995Fo Guang Shan completed Nan Tien Temple in 1995; it opened that October as a branch temple.

Tips for your visit

Weekend retreats can include tai chi, calligraphy and meditation classes.
The temple frequently hosts festivals.

How to get there

On footThe temple stands on Berkeley Rd in Berkeley, on Wollongong’s southern outskirts.
On footA pedestrian bridge links the temple and institute.

Sources: Nan Tien Temple - Wikipedia · Wollongong - Wikivoyage (see) · Nan Tien - Wikipedia · checked 26 Sep 2026

Where

180 Berkeley Rd Berkeley, Wollongong

Website: nantien.org.au/
Phone: +61242720600

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Questions and answers

Is there a vegetarian restaurant?

The complex contains a vegetarian restaurant.

Is there a museum?

The complex includes a museum.

Can you stay on the grounds of Nan Tien Temple?

Yes. Pilgrim Lodge provides accommodation on the grounds, with 100 motel-style rooms beside the lotus pond.

Has Nan Tien Temple received awards?

It has received awards for its lighting, gardens and architecture.

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