Darkes Forest Travel Guide

Wollongong

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
Private Kiama and South Coast Tour from Sydney

Private Kiama and South Coast Tour from Sydney

฿33,536
per traveller
Private Kiama and South Coast Tour from Sydney
Wildlife, Hyams Whitest Beach and South Coast Private Tour

Wildlife, Hyams Whitest Beach and South Coast Private Tour

฿38,676
per adult
Wildlife, Hyams Whitest Beach and South Coast Private Tour
Jervis Bay and Shoalhaven South Coast NSW Private Tours

Jervis Bay and Shoalhaven South Coast NSW Private Tours

฿17,358
per adult
Jervis Bay and Shoalhaven South Coast NSW Private Tours
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Top hotels in Darkes Forest

Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿3,749 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,749
฿4,124 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Breakfast was good bu"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Meriton Suites Liverpool

Meriton Suites Liverpool

4.5 out of 5
167 Northumberland St Liverpool NSW
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Westfield Liverpool and Warwick Farm ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (292 reviews)
"All the staffs are very friendly"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

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Meriton Suites Liverpool
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿5,630 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿5,630
฿6,193 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
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)
"All good, clean room great breakfast, car park isn’t included though, cost $65 a night as an extra cost which isn’t good as the rooms are quite expensive."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Maclin Lodge Motel

Maclin Lodge Motel

3 out of 5
38 Queen Street Campbelltown NSW
The price is ฿3,080 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
฿3,080
฿3,388 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Easy access and large rooms. Nice to have Chinese restaurant on site."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Maclin Lodge Motel
Quest Cronulla Beach

Quest Cronulla Beach

4 out of 5
1 Kingsway Cronulla NSW
The price is ฿4,879 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿4,879
฿5,367 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (810 reviews)
"Great location and price. Staff super friendly. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Quest Cronulla Beach
Quest Campbelltown

Quest Campbelltown

4.5 out of 5
1 Rennie Road Campbelltown NSW
The price is ฿4,812 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿4,812
฿4,812 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (821 reviews)
"Lovely stay. Quiet, Great staff, good parking, clean, spacious, good beds lots of shops around, good washing machine and drying in unit. No pool but everything else you need. Lovely kitchen with good size fridge and dishwasher. Great shower. Toiletries supplied, they smell amazing and seems good ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Quest Campbelltown
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Where to stay in Darkes Forest

Find the best Darkes Forest 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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Open Photo by Lauren Abela

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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