Croom
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 Croom
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
Nova Kiama
Clean room, staff were friendly but some amenities weren’t there. No laundry and the bathrooms didn’t have a kit like most hotels do
Reviewed on Feb 9, 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
Five Islands Hotel
Everything was beautiful good staff nice and clean. Only one thing was there was a noise in my room. I don’t know what was it? I think it was the fridge.
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Croom
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
Warilla
While Warilla might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Warilla Beach and North Beach.
Shell Cove
Travelers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and The Farm is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Minnamurra
While there might not be top attractions in Minnamurra, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks.
Lake Illawarra
While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.
Kiama Downs
While visiting Kiama Downs, you might make a stop by sights like Cathedral Rocks and Jones Beach.
