Wollongong Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Wollongong
Where to stay in Wollongong
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
Wollongong CBD
While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.
Thirroul
If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Shell Cove
Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and The Farm is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
Austinmer
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Austinmer. You might want to make time for a stop at Austinmer Beach or Little Austinmer Beach.
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Great location, clean and friendly staff
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Staff very helpful, bed comfortable, plenty of space in room and breakfast was delicious. I recommend
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Beautiful room. Very clean. Staff helpful. Right in middle of Wollongong, superb location.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Mantra Wollongong
Clean, spacious & quiet
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
Great room, nice sauna and Gym
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Headlands Austinmer Beach
I had a wonderful stay at Headlands. Staff were friendly with wonderful customer service. I will be back. Thank you all.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
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
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT
From Sydney: Tandem Skydive Experience over Wollongong Beach
