Kiama Downs Travel Guide
Wollongong
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Popular places to visit

Jones Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Jones Beach during your trip to Wollongong? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Cathedral Rocks
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cathedral Rocks during your travels in Wollongong. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

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.
Things to do

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

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR
Top hotels in Kiama Downs

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Ocean view was amazing, waking up in the morning to that view was exciting which drove me to get out for an exercise. Room was spacious, clean and comfortable. We’ll definitely come back again.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Sage Hotel Wollongong
A great room and very courteous and helpful staff
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025

Lakeside Inn Illawarra
All above
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Nova Kiama
Clean room, very helpful reception staff and great location
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Harp Hotel
Clean room. Noise was minimal.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Mantra Wollongong
Just stayed one night,shower needed better cleaning as some mould visible, rest of apartment could not fault very spacey and clean
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kiama Downs

Minnamurra
When in Minnamurra, you can plan a visit to Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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

Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.

Warilla
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Warilla and surrounding area, you can visit Warilla Beach and Shellharbour South Beach.

Albion Park
While Albion Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Croom Regional Sporting Complex and Jamberoo Action Park.

Lake Illawarra
While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.








