Coledale Travel Guide
Wollongong
Popular places to visit
Sharky Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sharky Beach during your trip to Wollongong?
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.
Things to do
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT
Wollongong and Kiama South Coast NSW Tours
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Wollongong Beach
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
Top hotels in Coledale
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Would love to see a spa near the pool area and a little more variety at breakfast.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Great hotel one of my favourites
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Five Islands Hotel
Nice clean place to stay. A bit far from restaurants
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Maclin Lodge Motel
Easy to find, friendly and understanding staff, clean rooms and surrounds
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Place was small tidy enough but aged and worn. We didn’t get the lakeside cabin I booked. But for a low budget quick option it was okay.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
If your looking for a 1 nite pass thru stay then this hotel meets those needs very well but not for a weekend stay as rooms are very very basic no wardrobe you hang your clothes on the wall. It was very clean staff were nice
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Coledale
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.
Thirroul
If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
Stanwell Park
While visiting Stanwell Park, you might make a stop by sights like Stanwell Park Beach and Royal National Park.
Stanwell Tops
Travellers like the parks in Stanwell Tops, and Royal National Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Woonona
Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.
