Shell Cove Travel Guide

Wollongong
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Popular places to visit

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The Farm

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at The Farm during your trip to Wollongong?

The Farm
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Wollongong City Beach

4/5(6 reviews)

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
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Nan Tien Temple

4/5(1 review)

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
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Symbio Wildlife Park

4/5(1 review)

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
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Wollongong Harbor

4/5(7 reviews)

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
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Crown Street Mall

4/5(1 review)

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

Things to do

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2 Days Private Adventure Tour From Sydney to South Coast

Rp15.194.915
Per adult
2 Days Private Adventure Tour From Sydney to South Coast
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Full Day Private Shore Tour in Sydney from Kembla Cruise Port

Rp3.971.747
Per adult
Full Day Private Shore Tour in Sydney from Kembla Cruise Port
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Scuba Dive With Grey Nurse Sharks in Bushrangers Bay

Rp3.018.518
Per adult
Scuba Dive With Grey Nurse Sharks in Bushrangers Bay
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Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventure

Rp253.249
Per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventure
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Wollongong Scavenger Hunt: Wollongong’s Storied History

Rp190.350
Per adult
Wollongong Scavenger Hunt: Wollongong’s Storied History
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Wollongong Tandem Skydiving 15,000ft

Rp4.082.674
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wollongong Tandem Skydiving 15,000ft
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Top hotels in Shell Cove

Five Islands Hotel
Five Islands Hotel
3.5 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd, Cringila, NSW
The price is Rp971.131 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
Rp971.131
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (140 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Five Islands Hotel
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Sage Hotel Wollongong
4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street, Wollongong, NSW
The price is Rp1.680.488 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
Rp1.680.488
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
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 convenient ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Ideal location plus had everything we needed there."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Nova Kiama
Nova Kiama
3.5 out of 5
31 Bong Bong St, Kiama, NSW
The price is Rp1.360.728 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
Rp1.360.728
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Kiama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (354 reviews)
"Amazing property."

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Nova Kiama
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road, North Wollongong, NSW
The price is Rp2.003.262 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
Rp2.003.262
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
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! (1,000 reviews)
Location and views excellent
"Great location and fabulous balconies overlooking the cliffs with easy access to the beach. Staff forgot to refill the coffee supplies during the stay though"

Reviewed on 5 May 2024

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Hotel TOTTO
Hotel TOTTO
4 out of 5
60 Market Street, Wollongong, NSW
The price is Rp1.626.333 per night from 6 Jun to 7 Jun
Rp1.626.333
per night
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (332 reviews)
A great stay
"We really enjoyed the stay and the lovely staff who were all friendly, helpful and very professional. We'll certainly come back. Only negative was the noise from outside the room. needs more insulation I think for when people are noisy in the corridors. That aside, all else was perfect."

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Hotel TOTTO
Lakeview Hotel Motel
Lakeview Hotel Motel
3.5 out of 5
4 Government Rd, Oak Flats, NSW
The price is Rp1.624.388 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
Rp1.624.388
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (699 reviews)
"Clean tidy and grest service"

Reviewed on 18 May 2024

Lakeview Hotel Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Shell Cove

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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
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Kiama Downs

If you're spending some time in Kiama Downs, Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks are top sights worth seeing.

Kiama Downs
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Warilla

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Warilla and surrounding area, you can visit Warilla Beach and Shellharbour South Beach.

Warilla
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Lake Illawarra

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lake Illawarra and surrounding area, you can visit Warilla Beach and Port Kembla Golf Club.

Lake Illawarra
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Windang

You'll appreciate the beaches during your time in Windang and you might want to plan a stop by Port Kembla Golf Club and Warilla Beach while you're in the area.

Windang
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Dapto

The coffee shops and lake views are a few reasons travellers visit Dapto. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Nan Tien Temple and Port Kembla Golf Club, a few notable attractions nearby.

Dapto

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