Clifton Travel Guide

Wollongong

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Bald Point is an amazing spot where you can take in views of the Sea Cliff Bridge snaking it’s way around the cliff faces. This is the place where hang gliders dare to fly and little children dare to go on bear hunts through the scrub.
Sea Cliff Bridge on sunrise with moving traffic and dramatic beautiful sky and ocean shore on the background. The Bridge is part of NSW Grand Pacific scenic route; Shutterstock ID 475030345
2 hours drive from sydney

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Clifton

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿4,867 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
฿4,867
฿5,354 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
Excellent hotel all around, good food, great service, clean and comfy room.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿3,299 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
฿3,299
฿3,629 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,015 reviews)
Getting run down. Nice touch having a coffee machine but it doesn’t make up for the noise from other hotel guests.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿3,221 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
฿3,221
฿3,543 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (601 reviews)
Clean rooms and lovely staff.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

3 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd Cringila NSW
The price is ฿2,301 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿2,301
฿2,531 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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! (324 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Five Islands Hotel
Maclin Lodge Motel

Maclin Lodge Motel

3 out of 5
38 Queen Street Campbelltown NSW
The price is ฿3,258 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
฿3,258
฿3,584 total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
I have stayed at this property many times and it always delivers. Lovely staff, great location and the rooms are always clean.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Maclin Lodge Motel
Lakeside Inn Illawarra

Lakeside Inn Illawarra

2.5 out of 5
140-146 Windang Rd Windang NSW
The price is ฿3,024 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
฿3,024
฿3,327 total
8 Apr - 9 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (542 reviews)
Nice and clean cabin.. staff very friendly.. great pizza at the restaurant. 👍

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Lakeside Inn Illawarra
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Other neighbourhoods around Clifton

This is an early morning image looking north from the Wollongong lighthouse. The light was great bust the cloud weren’t playing along so it’s was time to get creative. 

This is a great spot to walk with your camera. There’s so much to see. From exercising locals to the great waves and even the areas of heavy industry to the south.

Coledale

While visiting Coledale, you might make a stop by sights like Coledale Beach and Sharky Beach.

Coledale
Stanwell Park Beach is one of the popular spots for hang gliding and paragliding in Sydney. If you want to experience jumping off the cliff without getting hurt, this is your chance!
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Stanwell Park

While visiting Stanwell Park, you might make a stop by sights like Stanwell Park Beach and Royal National Park.

Stanwell Park
Stanwell Tops lookout in New South Wales, Australia

Stanwell Tops

Travellers like the parks in Stanwell Tops, and Royal National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Stanwell Tops
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Austinmer

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Austinmer. You might want to make time for a stop at Austinmer Beach or Little Austinmer Beach.

Austinmer
Approaching rain over Illawarra Escarpment

Thirroul

If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Thirroul
Sandon Point

Bulli

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

Bulli


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