Austinmer Travel Guide
Wollongong



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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Wollongong Beach

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

Tandem Skydive Shellharbour Beach 15,000ft
Top hotels in Austinmer

Headlands Austinmer Beach
Huge room!! Exceeded our expectation. Location was amazing with 3 beaches within a 15 minute walk. Restaurant was lovely.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Nice hotel, rooms clean although a little dated
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Excellent staff, very accomodating
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Clean rooms and lovely staff.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Lakeside Inn Illawarra
The room was extremely basic. Not only did it not have a couch to sit on, it didn’t even have a single couch seat. And although I paid extra for a room with a lake view or partial lake view, I can’t remember which, you could only see a bit of the water if you stood in a particular spot in the room ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Maclin Lodge Motel
Very dated, room was depressing. Curtains threadbare, mould in bathroom, air con didn’t work, noisy
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Austinmer

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

Coledale
While visiting Coledale, you might make a stop by sights like Coledale Beach and Sharky Beach.

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

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

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.

Stanwell Park
While visiting Stanwell Park, you might make a stop by sights like Stanwell Park Beach and Royal National Park.

