Flinders Travel Guide
Wollongong
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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

2 Hour Private Surf Lesson Experience in Wollongong

Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT
Top hotels in Flinders

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
The room was amazing with an amazing view loved it so much
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Sage Hotel Wollongong
I stayed for 3 nights for a work trip, and the hotel was very accommodating. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and I was able to leave equipment at reception for colleagues to collect. The room was quiet and very comfortable. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Harp Hotel
Clean room, staff very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Nova Kiama
Staff were amazing.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Mantra Wollongong
Just stayed one night,shower needed better cleaning as some mould visible, rest of apartment could not fault very spacey and clean
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Large rooms great price
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Flinders

Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.

Warilla
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Warilla and surrounding area, you can visit Warilla Beach and Stocklands Shellharbour.

Shell Cove
Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and The Farm is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Lake Illawarra
While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.

Minnamurra
When in Minnamurra, you can plan a visit to Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.


