Maddens Plains Travel Guide
Wollongong



Visit Maddens Plains
Popular places to visit

Bulli Lookout
You can find out about the history of Wollongong with a visit to Bulli Lookout. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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.

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.

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

South Coast Private Tour & Royal National Park Inc
Top hotels in Maddens Plains

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Generally, room service, well done!
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Clean and spacious room, great view, friendly staff, convenient on-site restaurant & bar with an extensive menu and daily Happy Hour(s).
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Lovely place to stay
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Yes spotless and staff lovely
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Maclin Lodge Motel
Staff very courteous and helpful
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Five Islands Hotel
Very pleasant and friendly staff. Room was very well served and exceptionally clean.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maddens Plains

Coledale
While visiting Coledale, you might make a stop by sights like Coledale Beach and Sharky Beach.

Stanwell Park
While visiting Stanwell Park, you might make a stop by sights like Stanwell Park Beach and Royal National Park.

Stanwell Tops
Travellers like the parks in Stanwell Tops, and Bald Hill Lookout is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Austinmer
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Austinmer. You might want to make time for a stop at Austinmer Beach or Little Austinmer Beach.

Thirroul
If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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



