Wollongong CBD Travel Guide
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Visit Wollongong CBD
Popular places to visit

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.

Flagstaff Hill Fort
Check out the three-gun battery and take photos from a scenic vantage point at this heritage-listed military fortification, which was built to deter enemy ships in the 1890s.

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.
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 Wollongong CBD

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Would love to see a spa near the pool area and a little more variety at breakfast.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Great hotel one of my favourites
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
If your looking for a 1 nite pass thru stay then this hotel meets those needs very well but not for a weekend stay as rooms are very very basic no wardrobe you hang your clothes on the wall. It was very clean staff were nice
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Mantra Wollongong
No good
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
Great location - 2 of our group were doing a triathlon and we could walk to the event area by the harbor. Very spacious clean rooms and nice kitchen and living area.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Harp Hotel
everything is great please stay if you dont gay
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Wollongong CBD

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.

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.

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.

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

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

