Maddens Plains Travel Guide

Wollongong

A coastal city with a view of the ocean and hills.
A group of people hiking through a dense forest with tall trees and ferns.

Stay near popular Maddens Plains attractions

Bulli Lookout

9.2/10 (112 reviews)
You can find out about the history of Wollongong with a visit to Bulli Lookout. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Jervis Bay Private Tour

Best of the bay Tour -Jervis Bay

฿3,270
per adult
Best of the bay Tour -Jervis Bay
Walk the Sea Cliff bridge

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

฿6,586
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Explore Illawarra on a Private Guided Tour

From Sydney: Private Tour — Illawarra Escarpment & Rainforest

฿15,181
per traveller
From Sydney: Private Tour — Illawarra Escarpment & Rainforest
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Top hotels in Maddens Plains

Maclin Lodge Motel

Maclin Lodge Motel

3 out of 5
38 Queen Street Campbelltown NSW
The price is ฿2,662 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿2,662
฿2,928 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent motel and staff. However the attached Chinese restaurant was by far the worst Chinese food we have ever experienced (aged in our 70s so been in a few). The wine was cask wine and obviously off, though the host who spoke little English thought it was fine, though the price was similar to ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Maclin Lodge Motel
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,888 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿4,888
฿5,377 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent stay.. enjoyed completely"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿3,535 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿3,535
฿3,888 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,002 reviews)
"We regularly stay here. The only thing I would ask and this is for all motels that they let you know if the bed is firm or soft. I know it’s a big ask but it’s really disappointing when you’re so tired and get into bed and it’s so hard you can’t rest. First world problem I know but it’s the only ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Rydges Cronulla Beachside

Rydges Cronulla Beachside

4 out of 5
20-26 The Kingsway Cronulla NSW
The price is ฿4,783 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿4,783
฿5,261 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Rydges Cronulla Beachside
Quest Cronulla Beach

Quest Cronulla Beach

4 out of 5
1 Kingsway Cronulla NSW
The price is ฿4,478 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿4,478
฿4,926 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
Quest Cronulla Beach
Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

3 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd Cringila NSW
The price is ฿2,166 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿2,166
฿2,383 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (370 reviews)
"Good staff food good only problem was the room smelt of smoke"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Five Islands Hotel
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Where to stay in Maddens Plains

Find the best Maddens Plains 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 rocky beach with tide pools and wooden structures along the shore.

Bulli

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

A coastal landscape with a clear blue sky, a sandy beach, and a wooden boardwalk leading to the water.
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Open Photo by Lauren Abela

Shell Cove

Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and Links Shell Cove Golf Course is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Maddens Plains Travel Guide