Tongarra 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.
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.
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
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR
Top hotels in Tongarra
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Great staff, the reception staff were lovely and the room was really spacious. Would definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Room was good. Small bath tub
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Great staff and restaurant
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Nova Kiama
The receptionist was lovely
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Harp Hotel
Good location, walking distance from the beach. It is a party place. They supply ear plugs, so it is ok. It is clean. but a really strong smell of cleaning chemicals is in the corridors. Sensitive nose be aware... It is not as bad in the room. Clean
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Mantra Wollongong
Just stayed one night,shower needed better cleaning as some mould visible, rest of apartment could not fault very spacey and clean
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Tongarra
Albion Park
While Albion Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Croom Regional Sporting Complex and Jamberoo Action Park.
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.
Warilla
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Warilla and surrounding area, you can visit Warilla Beach and Links Shell Cove Golf Course.
Lake Illawarra
While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
