Port Kembla Travel Guide
Wollongong





Visit Port Kembla
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.

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

From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Wollongong Beach

Tandem Skydive Shellharbour Beach 15,000ft

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

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

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
Staff were welcoming and helpful. Room was as described, clean and smelt fresh. No hassle stay
Reviewed on 1 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 Port Kembla

Wollongong CBD
While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.

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

North Wollongong
North Wollongong is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Stuart Park and North Wollongong Beach while in the area.

Fairy Meadow
Visitors to Fairy Meadow enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Towradgi Beach is worth a stop.

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

Warilla
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Warilla and surrounding area, you can visit Warilla Beach and Links Shell Cove Golf Course.


