Darkes Forest Travel Guide

Wollongong

A coastal highway curving along a cliffside with a view of the ocean and distant mountains.

Things to do

Walk the Sea Cliff bridge

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

฿6,612
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Sydney: Jervis Bay Day Trip with Wild Kangaroos & Beach

Sydney: Jervis Bay Day Trip with Wild Kangaroos & Beach

฿5,745
per adult
Sydney: Jervis Bay Day Trip with Wild Kangaroos & Beach
Jervis Bay Day Trip from Sydney with Beaches and Koalas

Jervis Bay Day Trip from Sydney with Beaches and Koalas

฿5,369
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Jervis Bay Day Trip from Sydney with Beaches and Koalas
Walking to Marley Beach

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

฿10,153
per adult
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off

South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off

฿9,238
per adult
South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off
Explore Illawarra on a Private Guided Tour

From Sydney: Private Tour — Illawarra Escarpment & Rainforest

฿14,069
per traveller
From Sydney: Private Tour — Illawarra Escarpment & Rainforest
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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 ฿3,751 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿3,751
฿4,126 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice room, far from train station, regular breakfast."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Maclin Lodge Motel

Maclin Lodge Motel

3 out of 5
38 Queen Street Campbelltown NSW
The price is ฿2,798 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿2,798
฿3,078 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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)
"Room clean, nice staff, on a busy road so a bit noisy"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Maclin Lodge Motel
Rydges Cronulla Beachside

Rydges Cronulla Beachside

4 out of 5
20-26 The Kingsway Cronulla NSW
The price is ฿5,441 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿5,441
฿5,985 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great view and upgraded room really lovely and staff on reception efficient friendly and happy"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2026

Rydges Cronulla Beachside
Meriton Suites Liverpool

Meriton Suites Liverpool

4.5 out of 5
167 Northumberland St Liverpool NSW
The price is ฿4,426 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿4,426
฿4,869 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Westfield Liverpool and Whitlam Leisure ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (332 reviews)
"It was amazingly convenient!"

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Meriton Suites Liverpool
Quest Cronulla Beach

Quest Cronulla Beach

4 out of 5
1 Kingsway Cronulla NSW
The price is ฿4,530 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿4,530
฿4,983 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (844 reviews)
"Great location. Nice rooms and very helpful staff. We overlooked the fact that our stay was Friday night and our room turned out to be directly over a bar, so cigarette smoke drifted directly up to our balcony and normal bar noise (music and people having very reasonable fun) went on past 2am. Ah ..."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Quest Cronulla Beach
Quest Liverpool

Quest Liverpool

4.5 out of 5
39 Scott Street Liverpool NSW
The price is ฿3,828 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿3,828
฿4,211 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Sydney. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness centre, parking (surcharge) and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Quest Liverpool
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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 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.
Photo by Lauren Abela
Open Photo by Lauren Abela

Shell Cove

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

A beach with a sunset, rocky shoreline, and a row of wooden structures.

Bulli

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

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