Popular places to visit
Sharky Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sharky Beach during your trip to Wollongong?
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.
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.
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
Sydney, Shellharbour: 15,000ft Tandem Beach Skydive
Tandem Skydive Shellharbour Beach 15,000ft
Top hotels in Coledale
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
staff were very good and room conditions were good too. The amenities within the room were excellent especially the size of the fridge. Unfortunately the neighbours were very noisey and especially after they starting feeding the birds.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Staff were awesome, room was value for money
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Rydges Campbelltown
Went above and beyond. Beautiful room.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
Maclin Lodge Motel
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Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
The room is clean,staffs are friendly
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
We headed down to Windang to relax before Christmas. I originally booked a jacuzzi room but upon arrival wanted to change to a lake view cabin. This was no problem. Dallas running the restaurant was particularly welcoming. It’s pretty basic but exactly what I needed and a short drive drive from Sydney. ...
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Coledale
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.
Thirroul
While visiting Thirroul, you might make a stop by sights like Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach.
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
Stanwell Park
While visiting Stanwell Park, you might make a stop by sights like Stanwell Park Beach and Royal National Park.
Stanwell Tops
Travelers like the parks in Stanwell Tops, and Bald Hill Lookout 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.
