Figtree 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
South Coast Private Tour & with pick up & drop off
Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT
2 Hour Private Surf Lesson Experience in Wollongong
Top hotels in Figtree
Solomon Inn Wollongong
Great location close to the hockey fields. Clean and very comfortable.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Figtree Hotel
I like the place for the location and the price the bed was good after being in a truck all day the shower was a on the small side of things but overall it was somewhere to lay my head down for a few hours and have a shower to refresh staff was friendly once they served me
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Solomon Inn Motel Figtree
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Clean room, helpful staff, great location
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Amazing breakfast. Very fresh. Breakfast chefs were working overtime, they were amazing, didn’t stop ! Lovely start, super helpful and kind staff. Would definitely return
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Five Islands Hotel
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Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Figtree
Wollongong CBD
While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.
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.
Corrimal
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Corrimal and surrounding area, you can visit Woonona Beach and Bellambi Beach.
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 Port Kembla Golf Club and Stocklands Shellharbour, a few notable attractions nearby.
Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.
Woonona
Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.
