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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Sydney, Shellharbour: 15,000ft Tandem Beach Skydive
Tandem Skydive Shellharbour Beach 15,000ft
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
From Sydney: Day Tour to Jervis Bay with Beaches and Koalas
Top hotels in Shell Cove
Crowne Plaza Shell Cove Marina by IHG
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Ocean view was amazing, waking up in the morning to that view was exciting which drove me to get out for an exercise. Room was spacious, clean and comfortable. We’ll definitely come back again.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Manager was really polite and friendly accesses accommodation when Wotif site mad 5 bookings and unable to cancel! Great venue clean rooms good breakfast and bar food happy hour great with snacks loved it! Helen
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Harp Hotel
Clean room. Noise was minimal.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Nova Kiama
This stay was lovely. My room was modern, clean and well-appointed with everything I needed. The location was walkable to the coast trails, beach, restaurants and shops.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Mantra Wollongong
Just stayed one night,shower needed better cleaning as some mould visible, rest of apartment could not fault very spacey and clean
Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shell Cove
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
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.
Kiama Downs
While visiting Kiama Downs, you might make a stop by sights like Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks.
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 Shellharbour South 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.
