Berkeley Travel Guide

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

Walk the Sea Cliff bridge

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

฿6,527
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Walking to Marley Beach

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

฿10,021
per adult
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
Explore Illawarra on a Private Guided Tour

From Sydney: Private Tour — Illawarra Escarpment & Rainforest

฿15,253
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 ฿3,132 per night from 16 Jul to 17 Jul
฿3,132
฿3,446 total
16 Jul - 17 Jul
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! (786 reviews)
"Clean and modern room. Walking distance to all the cafes and restaurants, as well as the light house and blow hole. Staff were super friendly and helpful, and the lock up garage was an added bonus."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Nova Kiama
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿3,298 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,298
฿3,628 total
9 Aug - 10 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Ok but not the best"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿4,701 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿4,701
฿5,171 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Room was pun not intended roomy, simple yet stylish bathroom, room was soundproof and the view was amazing. Staff were welcoming and checking in and out were efficient."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

3 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd Cringila NSW
The price is ฿2,142 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿2,142
฿2,356 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
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! (361 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Five Islands Hotel
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿3,772 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿3,772
฿4,149 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very good! (648 reviews)
"Beautiful clean hotel with a great restaurant downstairs."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel

2.5 out of 5
124 Corrimal Street Wollongong NSW
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,016 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿3,016
฿3,318 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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! (544 reviews)
"The room was clean that’s it . The bed was atrocious to sleep on I could hardly walk after sleeping on it I have a heart condition and after walking down the stairs I ended up in hospital. I am not happy we. Would have been better to sleep in the car"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Harp 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 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 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 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 The Farm is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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