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.

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.

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: Tandem Skydive Experience over Wollongong Beach

Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off

Sydney South Beaches Cycling Tour Self Guided

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

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

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
"Prior advice regarding hight limitations in parking and alternatives would have made stay better"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
"Staff were so helpful on arrival. Given the sea view we requested and started the day with a choice breakfast buffet, thank you"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Nova Kiama
"Great location to walk around Kiama, lively and lovely staff. Great coffee shop/VW in the lobby. Will return."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026

Lakeside Inn Illawarra
"all great"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026

Five Islands Hotel
"Clean neat and tidy. Needs a better parking facility"
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
"The door did not shut properly"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
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.

Figtree
If you're spending time in Figtree, you might enjoy its shopping and restaurants. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Wollongong Botanic Garden or Crown Street Mall.

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 Australia's Industry World.

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

