Darkes Forest Travel Guide
Wollongong
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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.

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.

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.

Symbio Wildlife Park
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Symbio Wildlife Park home during your travels in Wollongong? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Things to do

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

South Coast Private Tour - Pick up & Drop off

Jervis Bay Private Tour - Pick up & Drop off
Top hotels in Darkes Forest

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Gd location
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Sage Hotel Wollongong
The staff
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Hunts Hotel Liverpool
Yes, It's my feelings that within Budget it is reasonable and landscapes are maintained with friendly environment and cordial gesture towards Guest. Worthy with the expenditure. Need to add breakfast including Tariff.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Meriton Suites Liverpool
The left the oven full high on and touched my personal belongings like my personal clothes being removed...left with the room tag outside clean in progress donot enter and no one was there at all...
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025

Quest Cronulla Beach
It was perfect everything was close parking, shops and very clean....would go again loved it❤️
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Maclin Lodge Motel
Chinese restaurant on site. Easy on off Hwy
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Darkes Forest

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

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

Helensburgh
You'll enjoy the beaches and parks in Helensburgh. You might want to make time for a stop at Symbio Wildlife Park or Royal National Park.

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

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.

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



