North Wollongong Travel Guide
Wollongong
Visit North 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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
2 Hour Private Surf Lesson Experience in Wollongong
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Wollongong Beach
Jervis Bay Private Tour - Pick up & Drop off
Sea Cliff Bridge Tours with Whale Watching and Wine Tasting
From Sydney: Day Tour to Jervis Bay with Beaches and Koalas
Top hotels in North Wollongong
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Great staff, the reception staff were lovely and the room was really spacious. Would definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Room was good. Small bath tub
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Great staff and restaurant
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Nova Kiama
The receptionist was lovely
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Harp Hotel
Good location, walking distance from the beach. It is a party place. They supply ear plugs, so it is ok. It is clean. but a really strong smell of cleaning chemicals is in the corridors. Sensitive nose be aware... It is not as bad in the room. Clean
Reviewed on 3 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
Other neighbourhoods around North Wollongong
Fairy Meadow
Visitors to Fairy Meadow enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Towradgi Beach is worth a stop.
Wollongong CBD
While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.
Towradgi
Beaches and restaurants are notable features of Towradgi. You might consider stopping by Towradgi Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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.
Woonona
Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.
Port Kembla
You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Port Kembla. You might want to make time for a stop at Wollongong City Beach or Breakwater Battery.
