Visit Scarborough
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
Top hotels in Scarborough
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Have stayed here before - is a great place to stay.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Very good breakfast, a full range of both hot and cold and healthy options. The twin room was disappointing with an adjoining door that didn’t lock however the hotel assured us that it couldn’t be opened from the other side. The single beds were made up of flat sheets which sandwiched a double duvet ...
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Quest Cronulla Beach
Only overnight stay The room was perfect.the staff were courteous and helpful The location couldn’t be any better
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Rydges Cronulla Beachside
Perfect all round! Service, location everything 😃
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Maclin Lodge Motel
Value for the money. Good size rooms.convenient Chinese restaurant on the property with great food.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Harp Hotel
The room was clean, the beds comfortable, and the sound of the pub was significantly more reduced in the room. Fantastic! The only reason I don’t give a 5 star review is because I tend not to trust 5 star reviews
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Scarborough
Coledale
While visiting Coledale, you might make a stop by sights like Coledale Beach and Sharky Beach.
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.
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.
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.
