Clifton Travel Guide

Wollongong

A coastal highway with cliffs and ocean waves.
A coastal bridge with clear turquoise waters and rocky terrain.
A coastal highway curving along a cliffside, with clear blue waters and rocky terrain.
An aerial view of a coastal road with a bridge spanning a rocky shoreline and clear turquoise waters.
A coastal highway with a bridge over the ocean, surrounded by cliffs and greenery.

Stay near popular Clifton attractions

Sea Cliff Bridge

9.2/10 (360 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

From Sydney: Jervis Bay, Kiama & South Coast Day Tour

Jervis Bay Highlights Tour – Small Group Experience Scenic Coast

Rp3.091.012
per adult
Jervis Bay Highlights Tour – Small Group Experience Scenic Coast
Walk the Sea Cliff bridge

Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group

Rp3.557.817
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Day Tour from Sydney to Jervis Bay with Beaches and Koalas

Day Tour from Sydney to Jervis Bay with Beaches and Koalas

Rp2.889.150
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Day Tour from Sydney to Jervis Bay with Beaches and Koalas
Walking to Marley Beach

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

Rp5.439.600
per adult
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
Explore Illawarra on a Private Guided Tour

From Sydney: Private Tour — Illawarra Escarpment & Rainforest

Rp8.200.643
per traveller
From Sydney: Private Tour — Illawarra Escarpment & Rainforest
South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off

South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off

Rp4.970.851
per adult
South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off
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Top hotels in Clifton

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is Rp2.643.593 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp2.643.593
Rp2.907.952 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The public areas were really cold."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Maclin Lodge Motel

Maclin Lodge Motel

3 out of 5
38 Queen Street Campbelltown NSW
The price is Rp1.567.676 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp1.567.676
Rp1.724.431 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice and easy stay with lots of shops, eateries around."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026

Maclin Lodge Motel
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is Rp1.909.283 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp1.909.283
Rp2.100.211 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Quest Cronulla Beach

Quest Cronulla Beach

4 out of 5
1 Kingsway Cronulla NSW
The price is Rp2.418.772 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp2.418.772
Rp2.660.649 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (821 reviews)
"Staff"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026

Quest Cronulla Beach
Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

3 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd Cringila NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.174.032 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
Rp1.174.032
Rp1.291.435 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (373 reviews)
"The room was simple but very clean with a comfortable bed and a good bathroom. Bistro and bars downstairs."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Five Islands Hotel
Rydges Cronulla Beachside

Rydges Cronulla Beachside

4 out of 5
20-26 The Kingsway Cronulla NSW
The price is Rp2.193.374 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp2.193.374
Rp2.412.711 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Sydney. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Build and rooms looked old and tired. Bathroom had mould everywhere. Carpets need to be replaced. One lift was not working on the day of departure, staff seemed unaware and had taken not action to get fixed. Reception staff were slow. Requested an early check in prior to arrival (1pm instead of 3pm) ..."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Rydges Cronulla Beachside
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Where to stay in Clifton

Find the best Clifton areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A rugged coastline with rocky terrain and sparse vegetation.

Shellharbour

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

A coastal town at dusk with a prominent white lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and illuminated buildings.

Wollongong CBD

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

A coastal town with a beach, dense forest, and a mountain in the background.

Thirroul

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

A rocky beach with tide pools and wooden structures along the shore.

Bulli

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

A coastal landscape with a clear blue sky, a sandy beach, and a wooden boardwalk leading to the water.
Photo by Lauren Abela
Open Photo by Lauren Abela

Shell Cove

Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and Shellharbour South Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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