North Wollongong Travel Guide
Wollongong
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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.
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.
Sea Cliff Bridge
You can learn about the history of Wollongong with a trip to Sea Cliff Bridge. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
South Coast Private Tour & Royal National Park Inc
Top hotels in North Wollongong
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
The view was more roof top than beach, but you can see the beach from the room. Great comfy bed. Fantastic shower. Restaurant and bar staff we all lovely. Outdoor terrace area had a lot of cockroaches running around and the carpet in the hallways smelt pretty musty. Disappointed that parking wasn’t ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
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
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
The Manager on desk was just lovely. Very helpful and such a nice lady. I don’t think the male cleaners are doing a good job. Walls were dirty coffee drips on walls. The pillows need throwing out. No pillow protectors and they smelt.cleaner was mopping floor while we were having breakfast. Could ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Nova Kiama
Fantastic location. Great staff. Walk everywhere. We will stay again.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Five Islands Hotel
Great
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Nice and clean cabin.. staff very friendly.. great pizza at the restaurant. 👍
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North Wollongong
Wollongong CBD
While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.
Corrimal
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Corrimal and surrounding area, you can visit Woonona Beach and Bellambi Beach.
Woonona
Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.
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 Breakwater Battery.
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
Thirroul
If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.
