Calderwood Travel Guide
Wollongong
Popular places to visit
Wollongong City Beach
Immerse yourself in the buzzing atmosphere or find your own secluded patch of sand on this vast beach that stretches for miles along the city’s gorgeous coastline.
North Wollongong Beach
Enjoy a day of fun with the family at this central beach with a broad sandy strip, rock pools, grassy foreshore areas and plenty of space to relax.
Nan Tien Temple
With a name that translates to “Paradise of the South ” in Chinese, this Buddhist temple complex is a modern architectural treasure with cultural exhibitions, a lodge and workshops.
Crown Street Mall
Wollongong’s pedestrianized main street is a shopping, dining and entertainment hub where you can join community events and festivities, or shop for a new look.
Wollongong Harbor
Wander to the edge of the scenic breakwater or take in the views of Wollongong’s two lighthouses from a waterfront café at this historic destination.
Sea Cliff Bridge
You can learn about the history of Wollongong with a trip to Sea Cliff Bridge. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
Top hotels in Calderwood
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Excellent hotel all around, good food, great service, clean and comfy room.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Getting run down. Nice touch having a coffee machine but it doesn’t make up for the noise from other hotel guests.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Clean rooms and lovely staff.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Nova Kiama
Fantastic location. Great staff. Walk everywhere. We will stay again.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Five Islands Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Nice and clean cabin.. staff very friendly.. great pizza at the restaurant. 👍
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Calderwood
Albion Park
While Albion Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Historical Aircraft Restoration Society Museum and Jamberoo Action Park.
Dapto
The coffee shops and lake views are a few reasons travellers visit Dapto. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Historical Aircraft Restoration Society Museum and Port Kembla Golf Club, a few notable attractions nearby.
Lake Illawarra
While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.
Warilla
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Warilla and surrounding area, you can visit Warilla Beach and Shellharbour South Beach.
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.
