Illawarra Holidays

Book a Hotel + Flight or Car together to unlock savings

  • Plan, book, travel with confidence

  • Better together

    Save up to Rp173.195 when you book a flight and hotel together*

  • Find the right fit

    With over 300,000 hotels worldwide, it's easy to create a perfect package

  • Rest easy

    Plan, book, and manage your trip all in one place

Where to stay in Illawarra

Find the best Illawarra areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Illawarra
Default Image

Shellharbour

Enjoy the laid-back pace of this pretty New South Wales coastal town. Explore its varied coastline, scenic harbour, local markets and nearby native bushland reserve.

Find hotels in Shellharbour

Top hotels in Illawarra

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road, North Wollongong, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.255.911 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
Rp2.255.911
Rp2.481.502 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Ocean view was amazing, waking up in the morning to that view was exciting which drove me to get out for an exercise. Room was spacious, clean and comfortable. We’ll definitely come back again.

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street, Wollongong, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.755.473 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
Rp1.755.473
Rp1.931.020 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
A great room and very courteous and helpful staff

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Lakeside Inn Illawarra

Lakeside Inn Illawarra

2.5 out of 5
140-146 Windang Rd, Windang, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.400.832 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
Rp1.400.832
Rp1.540.915 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
7/10 Good! (484 reviews)
Great staff and restaurant

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Lakeside Inn Illawarra
See all 870 properties in Illawarra
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Nan Tien Temple

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.

Nan Tien Temple
Symbio Wildlife Park

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.

Symbio Wildlife Park
Bulli Lookout

Bulli Lookout

You can find out about the history of Wollongong with a visit to Bulli Lookout. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Bulli Lookout

What to do in Illawarra

Walk the Sea Cliff bridge

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

Rp3.035.023
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT

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

Rp3.217.985
per adult
Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT
The perfect romantic date

Luxury Picnics in Bundeena

Rp2.044.873
per adult
Luxury Picnics in Bundeena
See all activities in Illawarra

Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel my flight booking to Illawarra due to COVID-19?
Our handy Customer Service Portal is your one-stop shop for most travel queries, including about flight cancellations and changes related to COVID-19. For extra peace of mind, we recommend looking over the terms and conditions of your preferred carrier before booking.
What's the best way to find cheap flights to Illawarra that have flexible change policies?
By using our smart "No change fee" filter, that's how. Just enter your preferred dates and destination, click the "Search" button, then tick the box below the "Flexible change policies" heading (top left of your screen). Expedia makes it a snap to find flexible, low-cost fares to Illawarra.
What are some of the general tips for travellers to Illawarra during the COVID-19 outbreak?
With new rules, restrictions and safety measures to follow, travel looks a lot different these days. These are some helpful things to know before you jet off to Illawarra:
  • Before you lock in a flight, check if any travel restrictions or bans apply — in both your destination and origin. Get up-to-date information by checking government and travel websites.
  • Keep your face mask on during airport screening. A TSA employee will ask you to temporarily lower your mask for ID purposes.
  • To reduce the potential of cross-contamination, position your boarding pass on the reader yourself and then hold it up for inspection. Do not hand your pass directly to a TSA employee.
  • One container of liquid hand sanitizer is now allowed in your carry-on baggage. It must not be larger than 12 oz (350 ml), and you'll need to remove it from your bag for X-ray scanning.
  • Place any personal items (phone, wallet and keys) in your carry-on instead of a bin to minimize handling during the screening process.
  • If you're taking food through security screening, put it in a clear plastic bag and then into a screening bin. This lessens the likelihood that a TSA officer will need to handle your carry-on bag or food container for inspection.

Which airlines fly to Illawarra?
Secure your ticket with Virgin Australia and then begin planning your Illawarra travel itinerary. This leading carrier provides 1976 flights each month to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD), a key gateway.
How can I find cheap tickets to Illawarra?
You'll always score a fabulous deal with Expedia, but our "flexible dates" feature makes it that much easier. Enter your preferred flight date, then click on the flexible dates link above to see prices for nearby days. was the lowest price for a flight to Illawarra in the last seven days.
How much is a flight to Illawarra?
If you were jetting one way from (), you could've nabbed a low-cost fare for in the last seven days. Round-trip flights to Illawarra ranged from to during this same period.
What are the most popular airports to fly into in Illawarra?
Jet into Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) and sample all that Illawarra has to offer. As the region's main point of entry, about 9355 flights land here every month.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Illawarra?
Jet off on a Tuesday to improve your chances of scoring the cheapest deal to Illawarra. Mondays are usually the second most affordable day to depart. Saturday is normally the priciest day to fly anywhere.
How much is a plane ticket to Illawarra?
Seats ranged from to in the last seven days. When you're ready to book, we'll be ready to help you pick up an amazing deal to Illawarra.
Which airlines with flights to Illawarra employ COVID-19 cleanliness policies?
In an effort to lessen the contact between passengers and flight attendants for the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of airlines have taken social distancing and other protective measures to the skies. They include:
  • Qantas - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
  • Virgin Australia - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.
  • Jetstar - this airline is known for providing passenger masks and cleaning with disinfectant.

How long is a flight to Illawarra?
That'll depend largely on your point of origin and the weather. To give you a bit of an idea of what to expect, here is a list of average flight times for three of the most well-known domestic routes to Illawarra:
  • Melbourne, VIC Airport (MEL-Tullamarine) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) - 1 hour and 30 minutes
  • Brisbane, QLD Airport (BNE) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) - 1 hour and 33 minutes
  • Gold Coast, QLD Airport (OOL-Coolangatta) to Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) - 1 hour and 29 minutes

* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings not available on all packages.