Warilla 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.

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.

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

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

South Coast Private Tour & Royal National Park Inc
Top hotels in Warilla

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Generally, room service, well done!
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Clean and close to beach and entertainment
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Nova Kiama
Helpful staff! Nothing too much trouble
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Central location. Walk to bars and restuarants. Good breakfast.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Lakeside Inn Illawarra
The staff were excellent. The room had some issues needing to be attended to. However this property was a good location for our stay and the restaurant ended up bonus for our convenience.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Five Islands Hotel
Actually surprised with how much I enjoyed staying at this hotel. Yes - it’s attached to a pub/club, but the hotel part sits almost separate and I found it quiet in my room. Good room and felt super clean, free bottles of water in the cold fridge was appreciated, clean towels and large tv. Perfect! ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Warilla

Lake Illawarra
While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.

Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.

Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.

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

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 Jamberoo Action Park and Minnamurra Rainforest Entrance.

Minnamurra
When in Minnamurra, you can plan a visit to Cathedral Rocks and The Farm, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.



