Balgownie Travel Guide
Wollongong
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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

From Sydney: Day Tour to Jervis Bay with Beaches and Koalas

Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT

Wollongong and Kiama South Coast NSW Tours
Top hotels in Balgownie

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Pros: Clean spacious rooms, great location. Cons: Unfriendly staff, and poor soundproofing.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Great hotel one of my favourites
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Everything works fine great place to stay right infront if the lake only steps away
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Great service nice room convenient location
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Five Islands Hotel
The room was in a quiet area, didn’t hear the shenanigans of the people in the hotel at all which was great. The bathroom was updated and clean. Unfortunately for us, the room had a strong smell of bleach which meant the fan had to be on 24/7 and the dust would stir as a result. The bed was a hard ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Mantra Wollongong
Noisy jack hammering next block for new building 9-5 in fairness the reception moved our room to next level on opposite side of jack hammering which helped with noise Good staff room clean
Reviewed on 7 May 2026


