Fern Hill
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.
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.
Symbio Wildlife Park
Why not meet the 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
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
Sydney, Shellharbour: 15,000ft Tandem Beach Skydive
Top hotels in Fern Hill
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
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Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Sage Hotel is excellent and has everything you want in a nice hotel. Good location.Clean well appointed rooms. Friendly and professional staff. Delicious breakfast buffet. It was a great stay.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Clean rooms and lovely staff.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
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Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026
Five Islands Hotel
Great room, excellent bathroom, noisy rooms alongside so not much sleep, T Bone at the brasserie was inedible - seriously- couldn’t cut it let alone eat it / these things happen I guess
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Mantra Wollongong
The room was completely run down, carpet stained all furniture beaten up, bed had huge dips in it. The entire room was a disgrace. This is not a nice hotel and should be rated 2 star at best. I cannot believe Mantra leave it in their portfolio. The staff were wonderful and helpful but the hotel is ...
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Fern Hill
Fairy Meadow
Visitors to Fairy Meadow enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Towradgi Beach is worth a stop.
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.
North Wollongong
North Wollongong is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Stuart Park and North Wollongong Beach while you're in town.
Wollongong CBD
While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.
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.
