About 80 unicyclists descended on the region to participate in the Australian Unicycle Convention (Uninats 2009) and test their skills against the best in the country.

Wollongong unicyclist and co-organiser of the event Scott Griffin said a number of records had been broken during the convention.

"There was a new Australian record set for the open males 10km ride," he said. "There was also a New Zealand high jump record set - 97cm, I believe."

With activities such as unicycle hockey, mountain unicycling and track and field events, the weekend attracted unicyclists of all skill levels.

Mr Griffin said unicycling was much easier than riding a bike, a skill most people master in childhood.

"It's harder to fall off and hurt yourself on a unicycle than a bike," he said.

"With a unicycle, no matter which direction you fall in you can put your foot out to stop yourself, but with a bike there is a much bigger frame to get in the way."

The four-day schedule concludes today with two fast-paced events.

A street unicycle event will be held at Fairy Meadow skate park, while an off-road competition at Appin will test riders' endurance.