Wollongong police crime co-ordinator Senior Sergeant Lisa Westwood said officers were called to the Bellambi boat ramp around 9.15pm in response to a driving complaint.

Police say they found a 37-year-old man from Austinmer behind the wheel of the car, who allegedly refused to comply with police directions and drove off.

Sr Sgt Westwood said a pursuit commenced, but was soon terminated due to dangerous driving by the alleged offender.

Police re-engaged the pursuit later in the evening, with at least three squad cars seen following a vehicle southbound on the Princes Motorway near Figtree around 11.30pm.

That chase was co-ordinated by Lake Illawarra police.

Sr Sgt Westwood said police again terminated the pursuit but following investigations, a man was arrested on Wednesday morning.

He was charged with dangerous driving and a police pursuit and was set to face Port Kembla court on Wednesday.