Coniston Travel Guide
Wollongong
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
Wollongong and Kiama South Coast NSW Tours
South Coast Private Tour & Royal National Park Inc
Top hotels in Coniston
Coniston Hotel Wollongong
The Coniston Hotel is good value for what it provides and is close to Wollongong. Room was clean; bed comfy. Just be aware they are currently undergoing renovation to the downstairs pub during the week so you may experience noise after 7am. We would stay again.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Our room was quiet and clean. The breakfast, which was included in our reservation, was quite nice with a full buffet of eggs, sausage, potatoes, pancakes, cereals, fruit, and lots of bread/pastry options. They had happy hour pricing at the bar from 4:30 to 6. Parking in the garage (for fee) was ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Lovely view
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Everything was amazing
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Five Islands Hotel
good food and room is super clean
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Nova Kiama
Clean room, friendly staff, Parking was good.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Coniston
Wollongong CBD
While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.
North Wollongong
North Wollongong is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Stuart Park and North Wollongong Beach while in the area.
Port Kembla
You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Port Kembla. You might want to make time for a stop at Wollongong City Beach or Breakwater Battery.
Towradgi
Beaches and restaurants are notable features of Towradgi. You might consider stopping by Towradgi Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Corrimal
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Corrimal and surrounding area, you can visit Bellambi Beach and Woonona Beach.
Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.
