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
From Sydney: Day Tour to Jervis Bay with Beaches and Koalas
Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT
Wollongong and Kiama South Coast NSW Tours
Top hotels in Coledale
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Pros: Clean spacious rooms, great location. Cons: Unfriendly staff, and poor soundproofing.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Great hotel one of my favourites
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Everything works fine great place to stay right infront if the lake only steps away
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Maclin Lodge Motel
It is clean, good size rooms and great staff. I highly recommend it
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Great service nice room convenient location
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Five Islands Hotel
The room was in a quiet area, didn’t hear the shenanigans of the people in the hotel at all which was great. The bathroom was updated and clean. Unfortunately for us, the room had a strong smell of bleach which meant the fan had to be on 24/7 and the dust would stir as a result. The bed was a hard ...
Reviewed on 10 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.
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 Bellambi Beach and Woonona Beach.
