Wollongong Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Wollongong showing a sandy beach, boating and a city
Wollongong which includes a beach and general coastal views
Wollongong South Beach featuring a sunset and snow
Crown Street Mall featuring a city
Wollongong showing markets as well as a large group of people

Where to stay in Wollongong

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Shellharbour

Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.

Shellharbour
Wollongong which includes outdoor art

Wollongong CBD

While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.

Wollongong CBD
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Thirroul

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

Thirroul
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Shell Cove

Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and Links Shell Cove Golf Course is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Shell Cove
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Bulli

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

Bulli
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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.

Austinmer
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road, North Wollongong, NSW
The price is ฿4,172 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,172
฿4,589 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent staff"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street, Wollongong, NSW
The price is ฿3,245 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿3,245
฿3,569 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
Exceptional service, great location!
"Exceptional Service, great location, love visiting at the Sage! Comfortable well appointed rooms."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Mantra Wollongong

Mantra Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
6-10 Gladstone Ave, Wollongong, NSW
The price is ฿3,240 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿3,240
฿3,564 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and on-site car hire. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,577 reviews)
"Good size apartments with all amenities provided. The rooms are a bit dated and would benefit from a reno. Otherwise, does the job and ok for a short stay."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Mantra Wollongong
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Mantra Wollongong

Mantra Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
6-10 Gladstone Ave, Wollongong, NSW
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and on-site car hire. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,577 reviews)
"Good size apartments with all amenities provided. The rooms are a bit dated and would benefit from a reno. Otherwise, does the job and ok for a short stay."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Mantra Wollongong
Headlands Austinmer Beach

Headlands Austinmer Beach

4 out of 5
1 Yuruga Street, Austinmer, NSW
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (632 reviews)
"Absolutely loved our days away. Clean, stylish room, wonder view of ocean, comfortable bed"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025

Headlands Austinmer Beach
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
19 Market Street, Wollongong, NSW
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,918 reviews)
"This is our second stay at this property and we will be back. The staff a incredibly friendly and helpful. Location is the biggest factor on why we would return. The property is alittle dated, but jt was reasonably clean for its age"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
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Popular places to visit

Wollongong North Beach which includes a sandy beach, a city and a hotel

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.

North Wollongong Beach
Wollongong South Beach featuring rocky coastline and a beach

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.

Wollongong City Beach
Nan Tien Temple

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.

Nan Tien Temple
Symbio Wildlife Park

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.

Symbio Wildlife Park
Crown Street Mall featuring shopping

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.

Crown Street Mall
Wollongong showing a sandy beach, boating and a city

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.

Wollongong Harbor

Things to do

Sydney, Shellharbour: Skydive with Beachside Landing

Sydney, Shellharbour: 15,000ft Tandem Beach Skydive

฿8,397
per adult
Sydney, Shellharbour: 15,000ft Tandem Beach Skydive
Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests with 'Personalised Sydney Tours'

Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR

฿20,836
per adult
Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR
Trike Trips at Panorama House

Panorama House Luncheon Trike Tour

฿8,103
per adult
Panorama House Luncheon Trike Tour
Walking to Marley Beach

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

฿9,113
per adult
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
South Coast Private Daily Tour - Pick up & Drop off

South Coast Private Daily Tour - Pick up & Drop off

฿31,464
per traveller
South Coast Private Daily Tour - Pick up & Drop off
South Coast Private Charter

South Coast Private Charter

฿29,465
per adult
South Coast Private Charter
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