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Wollongong

A pathway lined with lanterns and statues, leading to a distant mountain.
A pathway leading to a pagoda surrounded by trees and traditional lanterns.
A garden pathway with lanterns, a statue, and neatly trimmed bushes.
A pathway flanked by tall trees with thin trunks and dense foliage.
A rocky shoreline with waves crashing against the rocks.

Stay near popular Berkeley attractions

Nan Tien Temple

8.8/10 (283 reviews)
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.
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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 Berkeley

Nova Kiama

Nova Kiama

3.5 out of 5
31 Bong Bong St Kiama NSW
The price is ฿3,168 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿3,168
฿3,485 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kiama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (801 reviews)
"Close to main business area. Room was very well maintained with excellent layout. Bed was very comfortable."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Nova Kiama
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
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
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
Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel

2.5 out of 5
124 Corrimal Street Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿3,241 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,241
฿3,565 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Wollongong. Enjoy free parking, a nightclub and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very good! (555 reviews)
"Clean property convenient location near restaurant and cafe"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Harp Hotel
The Belmore Apartments Hotel

The Belmore Apartments Hotel

4 out of 5
39 Smith Street Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿3,406 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,406
฿3,746 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Great location and perfect for a weekend away"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

The Belmore Apartments Hotel
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Where to stay in Berkeley

Find the best Berkeley 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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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.

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