Thirroul Travel Guide
Wollongong




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.

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

South Coast Private Tour & Royal National Park Inc

Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off

Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR
Top hotels in Thirroul

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Room clean staff friendly main bar great with good music. Eat in restaurant Saturday night and had a great meal with very friendly waiters
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Clean Quiet nice breakfasts and dinner friendly reception people
Reviewed on 5 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
Always a great place to stay. Staff are always lovely.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Five Islands Hotel
Everything was beautiful good staff nice and clean. Only one thing was there was a noise in my room. I don’t know what was it? I think it was the fridge.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Thirroul

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

Woonona
Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.

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

Wombarra
Travellers like the monuments in Wombarra, and Wombarra Sculpture Garden is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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.

