Clifton Travel Guide

Wollongong

A coastal highway with cliffs and ocean waves.
A coastal bridge with clear turquoise waters and rocky terrain.
A coastal highway curving along a cliffside, with clear blue waters and rocky terrain.
An aerial view of a coastal road with a bridge spanning a rocky shoreline and clear turquoise waters.
A coastal highway with a bridge over the ocean, surrounded by cliffs and greenery.

Stay near popular Clifton attractions

Sea Cliff Bridge

9.2/10 (360 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

From Sydney: Jervis Bay, Kiama & South Coast Day Tour

Jervis Bay Highlights Tour – Small Group Experience Scenic Coast

฿5,769
per adult
Jervis Bay Highlights Tour – Small Group Experience Scenic Coast
Walk the Sea Cliff bridge

Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group

฿6,640
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Walking to Marley Beach

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

฿10,196
per adult
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off

South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off

฿9,277
per adult
South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off
Explore Illawarra on a Private Guided Tour

From Sydney: Private Tour — Illawarra Escarpment & Rainforest

฿14,128
per traveller
From Sydney: Private Tour — Illawarra Escarpment & Rainforest
Jervis Bay Private Tour - Pick up & Drop off

Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off

฿14,010
per adult
Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
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Top hotels in Clifton

Maclin Lodge Motel

Maclin Lodge Motel

3 out of 5
38 Queen Street Campbelltown NSW
The price is ฿2,913 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿2,913
฿3,204 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"We have used this Motel many times very convenient for our trips south, within walking distance to shops and dining"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Maclin Lodge Motel
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿5,548 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿5,548
฿6,103 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"convenient central location. Good environment."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿3,721 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿3,721
฿4,093 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Fabulous all round will go again"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Quest Cronulla Beach

Quest Cronulla Beach

4 out of 5
1 Kingsway Cronulla NSW
The price is ฿4,667 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,667
฿5,134 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (827 reviews)
"Spa would not operate correctly only 4 jets worked and over disturbance occurred one end"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Quest Cronulla Beach
Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

3 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd Cringila NSW
The price is ฿2,178 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿2,178
฿2,396 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (378 reviews)
"The room was very small but clean but we couldn’t work out how to work the tv. We couldn’t get free to air channels and the subscription channels needed a login through our phone but we didn’t have any of the subscriptions. Also the train was close to the hotel and sounded its horns through the night ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Five Islands Hotel
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿3,624 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿3,624
฿3,987 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
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Where to stay in Clifton

Find the best Clifton areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A rugged coastline with rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.

Shellharbour

Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.

A coastal town at dusk with a prominent white lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and illuminated buildings.

Wollongong CBD

While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.

A coastal town with a beach, dense forest, and a mountain in the background.

Thirroul

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

A coastal landscape with a clear blue sky, a sandy beach, and a wooden boardwalk leading to the water.
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Shell Cove

Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and Shellharbour South Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

A beach with a sunset, rocky shoreline, and a row of wooden structures.

Bulli

Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.

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