Figtree Travel Guide
Wollongong
Popular places to visit
North Wollongong Beach
Enjoy a day of fun with the family at this central beach with a broad sandy strip, rock pools, grassy foreshore areas and plenty of space to relax.
Wollongong City Beach
Immerse yourself in the buzzing atmosphere or find your own secluded patch of sand on this vast beach that stretches for miles along the city’s gorgeous coastline.
Nan Tien Temple
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.
Wollongong Harbor
Wander to the edge of the scenic breakwater or take in the views of Wollongong’s two lighthouses from a waterfront café at this historic destination.
Crown Street Mall
Wollongong’s pedestrianized main street is a shopping, dining and entertainment hub where you can join community events and festivities, or shop for a new look.
Symbio Wildlife Park
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Symbio Wildlife Park home during your travels in Wollongong? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Things to do
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT
2 Hour Private Surf Lesson Experience in Wollongong
Top hotels in Figtree
Solomon Inn Wollongong
Room spotless. Newly refurbished. Bed is a little too soft and the aircon was noisy. Very quiet at night.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Figtree Hotel
I like the place for the location and the price the bed was good after being in a truck all day the shower was a on the small side of things but overall it was somewhere to lay my head down for a few hours and have a shower to refresh staff was friendly once they served me
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Great hotel one of my favourites
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Pros: Clean spacious rooms, great location. Cons: Unfriendly staff, and poor soundproofing.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Nova Kiama
Lovely staff
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Everything works fine great place to stay right infront if the lake only steps away
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Figtree
Wollongong CBD
While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.
North Wollongong
North Wollongong is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Stuart Park and North Wollongong Beach while in the area.
Fairy Meadow
Visitors to Fairy Meadow enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Towradgi Beach is worth a stop.
Port Kembla
You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Port Kembla. You might want to make time for a stop at Wollongong City Beach or Australia's Industry World.
Corrimal
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Corrimal and surrounding area, you can visit Bellambi Beach and Woonona Beach.
Dapto
The coffee shops and lake views are a few reasons travellers visit Dapto. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Port Kembla Golf Club and Stocklands Shellharbour, a few notable attractions nearby.
