Visit Macquarie Pass
Popular places to visit
Macquarie Pass National Park
Explore the great outdoors at Macquarie Pass National Park, a lovely green space in Wollongong.
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.
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.
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.
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 Macquarie Pass
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Large rooms, great location and fun bar area/pool. Staff were also terrific!
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Great place and location
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Clean, smooth self check-in and check-out. staff very friendly and polite.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Convenient clean and comfortable accommodation at a reasonable price nearby to a location I was attending a sporting event.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Park Proxi Gibraltar Bowral
The facilities were clean, well-maintained and was a lovely environment.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Park Ridge Retreat
Nice hotel was very pleasant & convenient to town centre. January ur paying holiday prices so hard to say if it’s good value or not. Certainly enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Macquarie Pass
Lake Illawarra
While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.
Warilla
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Warilla and surrounding area, you can visit Warilla Beach and North Beach.
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
Minnamurra
When in Minnamurra, you can plan a visit to Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kiama Downs
If you're spending some time in Kiama Downs, Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks are top sights worth seeing.
Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.
