Clifton Travel Guide

Wollongong

Iconic shot!
Iconic shot!
Bald Point is an amazing spot where you can take in views of the Sea Cliff Bridge snaking it’s way around the cliff faces. This is the place where hang gliders dare to fly and little children dare to go on bear hunts through the scrub.
Sea Cliff Bridge on sunrise with moving traffic and dramatic beautiful sky and ocean shore on the background. The Bridge is part of NSW Grand Pacific scenic route; Shutterstock ID 475030345
2 hours drive from sydney


Top hotels in Clifton

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿4,804 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿4,804
฿5,284 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Nice clean room, great view, lovely staff, comfy beds and good breakfast

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿3,419 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿3,419
฿3,761 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Clean Quiet nice breakfasts and dinner friendly reception people

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Lakeside Inn Illawarra

Lakeside Inn Illawarra

2.5 out of 5
140-146 Windang Rd Windang NSW
The price is ฿2,856 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
฿2,856
฿3,141 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7/10 Good! (531 reviews)
The room was spotless. The bed and pillows were very comfy. The room we were in and has been renovated. We had our dog with us and he was happily welcomed.We would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿3,012 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
฿3,012
฿3,313 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (587 reviews)
Staff are great, room is small but clean and comfortable. However, the so-called "high speed WiFi" is just not up to spec. This is my second stay at this hotel, but I'm inclined to pay just a little extra to stay elsewhere - where the WiFi works properly, so I don't need to hotspot from my ...

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Maclin Lodge Motel

Maclin Lodge Motel

3 out of 5
38 Queen Street Campbelltown NSW
The price is ฿3,213 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
฿3,213
฿3,534 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Staff were friendly and helpful in changing room to ground level. Room was clean and quiet.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Maclin Lodge Motel
Mantra Wollongong

Mantra Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
6-10 Gladstone Ave Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿4,201 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿4,201
฿4,621 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and on-site car hire. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,621 reviews)
Clean, spacious & quiet

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Mantra Wollongong
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Other neighbourhoods around Clifton

Mt. Mitchell Lookout- Stanwell Park ☀️

Wombarra

Travellers like the monuments in Wombarra, and Wombarra Sculpture Garden is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Wombarra
This is an early morning image looking north from the Wollongong lighthouse. The light was great bust the cloud weren’t playing along so it’s was time to get creative. 

This is a great spot to walk with your camera. There’s so much to see. From exercising locals to the great waves and even the areas of heavy industry to the south.

Coledale

While visiting Coledale, you might make a stop by sights like Coledale Beach and Sharky Beach.

Coledale
Stanwell Park Beach is one of the popular spots for hang gliding and paragliding in Sydney. If you want to experience jumping off the cliff without getting hurt, this is your chance!
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Stanwell Park

While visiting Stanwell Park, you might make a stop by sights like Stanwell Park Beach and Royal National Park.

Stanwell Park
Stanwell Tops lookout in New South Wales, Australia

Stanwell Tops

Travellers like the parks in Stanwell Tops, and Bald Hill Lookout is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Stanwell Tops
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Austinmer

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Austinmer. You might want to make time for a stop at Austinmer Beach or Little Austinmer Beach.

Austinmer
Approaching rain over Illawarra Escarpment

Thirroul

If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Thirroul


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