Austinmer
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.
Sea Cliff Bridge
You can learn about the history of Wollongong when you stop by Sea Cliff Bridge. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
From Sydney: Day Tour to Jervis Bay with Beaches and Koalas
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
South Coast Private Tour & Royal National Park Inc
Jervis Bay Full Day Tour Dolphin Cruise and Kiama Blowhole
Top hotels in Austinmer
Headlands Austinmer Beach
Huge room!! Exceeded our expectation. Location was amazing with 3 beaches within a 15 minute walk. Restaurant was lovely.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Room was great. Facilities were OK and F&D surprisingly pricey
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Clean Quiet nice breakfasts and dinner friendly reception people
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
The room was spacious, spotless and new modern bathroom a winner. Staff pleasant and helpful
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Staff are great, room is small but clean and comfortable. However, the so-called "high speed WiFi" is just not up to spec. This is my second stay at this hotel, but I'm inclined to pay just a little extra to stay elsewhere - where the WiFi works properly, so I don't need to hotspot from my ...
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
Maclin Lodge Motel
Beds comfortable and room good for price. No USB points though.
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Austinmer
Thirroul
While visiting Thirroul, you might make a stop by sights like Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach.
Coledale
While visiting Coledale, you might make a stop by sights like Coledale Beach and Sharky Beach.
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
Wombarra
Travelers like the monuments in Wombarra, and Wombarra Sculpture Garden is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Woonona
Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.
Corrimal
While there might not be top attractions in Corrimal, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Woonona Beach and Bellambi Beach.
