Macquarie Pass Travel Guide

Wollongong

This is a leasurely track to do. Bring a tripod no matter if its a bright sunny day. You're in full shadow and you will need it for a quality shot. Also bring a second pair of shoes, rocks are tricky and I have no doubt there will be some wet socks, speaking from experience
This is a leasurely track to do. Bring a tripod no matter if its a bright sunny day. You're in full shadow and you will need it for a quality shot. Also bring a second pair of shoes, rocks are tricky and I have no doubt there will be some wet socks, speaking from experience
Once you're in the national park, keep walking towards the highlands. About 4 ks up, you'll encounter this magical little waterhole. Wonderful spot to walk in.

Popular places to visit

This is a leasurely track to do. Bring a tripod no matter if its a bright sunny day. You're in full shadow and you will need it for a quality shot. Also bring a second pair of shoes, rocks are tricky and I have no doubt there will be some wet socks, speaking from experience

Macquarie Pass National Park

Explore the great outdoors at Macquarie Pass National Park, a lovely green space in Wollongong.

Macquarie Pass National Park
Wollongong South Beach featuring rocky coastline and a beach

Wollongong City Beach

4/5(6 reviews)

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.

Wollongong City Beach
Wollongong North Beach which includes a sandy beach, a city and a hotel

North Wollongong Beach

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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.

North Wollongong Beach
Nan Tien Temple

Nan Tien Temple

4/5(1 review)

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.

Nan Tien Temple
Crown Street Mall featuring shopping

Crown Street Mall

4/5(1 review)

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.

Crown Street Mall
Wollongong showing a sandy beach, boating and a city

Wollongong Harbor

4/5(7 reviews)

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.

Wollongong Harbor

Things to do

Walk the Sea Cliff bridge

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

฿6,231
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
The perfect romantic date

Luxury Picnics in Bundeena

฿4,198
per adult
Luxury Picnics in Bundeena
Walking to Marley Beach

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

฿9,568
per adult
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
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Top hotels in Macquarie Pass

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿4,887 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿4,887
฿5,376 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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)
Excellent hotel all around, good food, great service, clean and comfy room.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿3,356 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
฿3,356
฿3,692 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Getting run down. Nice touch having a coffee machine but it doesn’t make up for the noise from other hotel guests.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is ฿3,449 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
฿3,449
฿3,795 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (601 reviews)
Clean rooms and lovely staff.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Nova Kiama

Nova Kiama

3.5 out of 5
31 Bong Bong St Kiama NSW
The price is ฿4,121 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
฿4,121
฿4,533 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kiama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (735 reviews)
Fantastic location. Great staff. Walk everywhere. We will stay again.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Nova Kiama
Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

3 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd Cringila NSW
The price is ฿2,341 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿2,341
฿2,575 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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! (324 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Five Islands Hotel
Lakeside Inn Illawarra

Lakeside Inn Illawarra

2.5 out of 5
140-146 Windang Rd Windang NSW
The price is ฿3,077 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
฿3,077
฿3,384 total
8 Apr - 9 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (542 reviews)
Nice and clean cabin.. staff very friendly.. great pizza at the restaurant. 👍

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Lakeside Inn Illawarra
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Other neighbourhoods around Macquarie Pass

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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 Historical Aircraft Restoration Society Museum and Jamberoo Action Park.

Albion Park
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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 Historical Aircraft Restoration Society Museum and Port Kembla Golf Club, a few notable attractions nearby.

Dapto
Gorgeous sunrise and sunsets to be had at on this island by all. And you don't need a boat to get here. Its a short stroll from the carpark.

Lake Illawarra

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

Lake Illawarra
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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.

Warilla
Panorama view from Bass Point Reserve across Pacific Ocean to Mystics Beach on Minnamurra and spit with Saddleback Mountain in distance, Shellharbour, New South Wales Australia

Shellharbour

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

Shellharbour
End of the rainbow appears to be sprouting from our home in the distance!! One can only hope !! ;))))

Minnamurra

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

Minnamurra

Macquarie Pass Travel Guide