Wollongong Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Wollongong
Where to stay in Wollongong
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
Wollongong CBD
While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.
Thirroul
If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Shell Cove
Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and The Farm is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
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.
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Most comfortable stay
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Staff were very friendly, good location, comfy beds
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
The room is clean,staffs are friendly
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Mantra Wollongong
They don’t move the blinds to clean so there was dead bugs by the windows and under the bed was very dirty. Needs a Reno and a good clean! Spacious though and good if you have a dog.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
We stayed for 2 nights and had a pleasant time. Staff were friendly and helpful; any requests we had were dealt with quickly. Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Decor was a little dated and some minor maintenance required but overall we had a great stay. The hotel is an easy walk to the ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Headlands Austinmer Beach
We had an amazing stay at Headlands. Staff was friendly and helpful, room was spotless, excellent location, laid back vibes, great food at the attached restaurant, gorgeous views in a quaint town.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
From Sydney: Day Tour to Jervis Bay with Beaches and Koalas
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT
