Kiama Downs
Wollongong
Visit Kiama Downs
Popular places to visit
Cathedral Rocks
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cathedral Rocks during your travels in Wollongong. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Jones Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Jones Beach during your trip to Wollongong? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
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.
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 Kiama Downs
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
Nova Kiama
Room was clean, bathroom lacked hooks for hanging towels etc…balconies are pointless only used for hanging wet towels etc…friendly staff…pool was nice.
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
My room was particularly serene despite being close to CBD. Staff were also helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 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
Harp Hotel
Enjoyed our stay at the hotel.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kiama Downs
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.
Shell Cove
Travelers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and The Farm is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Lake Illawarra
While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.
Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.
