Darkes Forest Travel Guide

Wollongong

Things to do

From Sydney: Jervis Bay, Kiama & South Coast Day Tour

Jervis Bay Highlights Tour – Small Group Experience Scenic Coast

฿5,769
per adult
Jervis Bay Highlights Tour – Small Group Experience Scenic Coast
Walk the Sea Cliff bridge

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

฿6,640
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

฿10,196
per adult
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
2 Hour Private Surf Lesson Experience in Wollongong

2 Hour Private Surf Lesson Experience in Wollongong

฿5,180
per traveller
2 Hour Private Surf Lesson Experience in Wollongong
South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off

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

฿9,277
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

฿14,128
per traveller
From Sydney: Private Tour — Illawarra Escarpment & Rainforest
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Top hotels in Darkes Forest

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿4,945 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿4,945
฿5,439 total
20 Sept - 21 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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great room with balcony and ocean view. Spacious, clean and comfortable. Plus we love a buffet breakfast! Will be back."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Maclin Lodge Motel

Maclin Lodge Motel

3 out of 5
38 Queen Street Campbelltown NSW
The price is ฿2,936 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿2,936
฿3,230 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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. ...
Maclin Lodge Motel
Meriton Suites Liverpool

Meriton Suites Liverpool

4.5 out of 5
167 Northumberland St Liverpool NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,692 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿3,692
฿4,062 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 Warwick Farm ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (317 reviews)
"Apartment was as pictured and was of high quality. Staff were all helpful and polite. What needs to be understood when booking these apartments is that the area in which they are located is terrible. There is nothing to do, everything is run down and the options for eating out are extremely limited. ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Meriton Suites Liverpool
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿3,926 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
฿3,926
฿4,318 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
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 ...
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Quest Cronulla Beach

Quest Cronulla Beach

4 out of 5
1 Kingsway Cronulla NSW
The price is ฿4,530 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,530
฿4,983 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (822 reviews)
"Loved our room and right next to the pool and sauna. Will stay again"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Quest Cronulla Beach
Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

3 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd Cringila NSW
The price is ฿2,196 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿2,196
฿2,416 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (374 reviews)
"The place was well set up. it was clean and tidy. Staff were very polite and helpful. Only the car park was too small. Patrons and visitors vehicles parked at the busy times can be an issue- too crowded. Otherwise all! thankyou EH"

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Five Islands Hotel
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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 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.

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