Wollongong CBD Travel Guide

Wollongong

I've just spent five days on the Grand Pacific Drive starting in Wollongong. I would highly recommend this for a road trip as it passes through the cutest little towns; Kiama, Shoalhaven, Shellharbour and Southern Highlands. Make sure you grab a feed at the Hungry Monkey in Kiama, visit Bombo Quarry, waterfalls in the Highlands and Greenfields Beach is adorable! Oh, and Pilgrim cafe and Diggies cafe. So much to see, do and eat!
I've just spent five days on the Grand Pacific Drive starting in Wollongong. I would highly recommend this for a road trip as it passes through the cutest little towns; Kiama, Shoalhaven, Shellharbour and Southern Highlands. Make sure you grab a feed at the Hungry Monkey in Kiama, visit Bombo Quarry, waterfalls in the Highlands and Greenfields Beach is adorable! Oh, and Pilgrim cafe and Diggies cafe. So much to see, do and eat!
Just Enjoying an Awesome Autumn Sunset ☀️  Wollongong is about 82 kilometres (51 miles) south of Sydney. #goldenhour
Took a roadtrip down and checked it out. I really loved the dramatic contract between the misty mountains, apartment building, and the sunny ocean. Pretty neat place!
Wollongong Harbour is only a short drive from my home and on this particular afternoon I could see that something special was going to happen with the light. Short on time I quickly came down here to the Historic Lighthouse and watched the sky do unforgettable things. 
A great place to come with the family or friends for a walk and picnic :) #goldenhour

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Top hotels in Wollongong CBD

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is Rp2.586.499 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
Rp2.586.499
Rp2.845.149 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is Rp1.753.192 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
Rp1.753.192
Rp1.928.511 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Sage Hotel is excellent and has everything you want in a nice hotel. Good location.Clean well appointed rooms. Friendly and professional staff. Delicious breakfast buffet. It was a great stay.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is Rp1.850.591 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp1.850.591
Rp2.035.650 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (601 reviews)
Clean rooms and lovely staff.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Mantra Wollongong

Mantra Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
6-10 Gladstone Ave Wollongong NSW
The price is Rp2.153.612 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
Rp2.153.612
Rp2.368.973 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and on-site car hire. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,631 reviews)
The room was completely run down, carpet stained all furniture beaten up, bed had huge dips in it. The entire room was a disgrace. This is not a nice hotel and should be rated 2 star at best. I cannot believe Mantra leave it in their portfolio. The staff were wonderful and helpful but the hotel is ...

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Mantra Wollongong
Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel

2.5 out of 5
124 Corrimal Street Wollongong NSW
The price is Rp1.743.452 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
Rp1.743.452
Rp1.917.797 total
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Wollongong. Enjoy free parking, a nightclub and conference space. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (511 reviews)
Room was clean, the staff were great. Wifi was rubbish. The location is perfect for the beach, restaurants and WIN Stadium. Counter lunch was great value. I’m a repeat guest at the Harp Hotel and I’d stay again.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Harp Hotel
Boat Harbour Motel

Boat Harbour Motel

3 out of 5
Cnr Campbell and Wilson St Wollongong NSW
The price is Rp2.272.656 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
Rp2.272.656
Rp2.499.922 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Cockroaches in room

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Boat Harbour Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Wollongong CBD

Wollongong which includes general coastal views and a lighthouse

North Wollongong

North Wollongong is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Stuart Park and North Wollongong Beach while in the area.

North Wollongong
Bald Hill Lookout, Stanwell Tops, New South Wales, Australia

Fairy Meadow

Visitors to Fairy Meadow enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Towradgi Beach is worth a stop.

Fairy Meadow
The perfect day with the perfect view from Hill 60 lookout in Port Kembla, NSW, Australia. #Nature

Port Kembla

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Port Kembla. You might want to make time for a stop at Wollongong City Beach or Breakwater Battery.

Port Kembla
Corrimal rock pools. Corrimal is about 1.5 hours southern of Sydney near Wollongong. Australian airforce plane flying over.
#beach, #corrimal, #Australia,  # Wollongong,  #raaf, #plane
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Corrimal

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Corrimal and surrounding area, you can visit Woonona Beach and Bellambi Beach.

Corrimal
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Woonona

Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.

Woonona
Sandon Point

Bulli

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

Bulli


Wollongong CBD Travel Guide