Scarborough Travel Guide
Wollongong
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.
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.
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 & with pick up & drop off
Top hotels in Scarborough
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Great location
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Partially visible ocean view. Overall satisfied.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
The showers were not clean. The power point in one of the rooms didn’t work. The was poor reception on the television
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Five Islands Hotel
Helpful staff , comfy room
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Maclin Lodge Motel
Room was clean and staff friendly
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Lovely little room, bathroom was very modern, though the flyscreen on the window must of had holes as we had many bug visitors. Aircon was great and staff very friendly. It would of been nice to have a sink in the kitchenette and the rooms are not particularly sound proof as i could hear our 2 year ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
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.
