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.
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
Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR
From Sydney Private Tour of Waterfalls Wineries and Wildlife
Top hotels in Thirroul
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Room clean
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Maclin Lodge Motel
Clean and spacious rooms, great value, friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 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
The air was effective. The room very clean and well serviced. The staff were very friendly, polite and helpful. Chloe in particular was wonderful. Extremely efficient and considerate. She arranged a taxi for us and checked on us while waiting offering an umbrella if required. A valuable and pleasant ...
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Rydges Campbelltown
Clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Staff and clean room
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Thirroul
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
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.
Woonona
Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.
Coledale
While visiting Coledale, you might make a stop by sights like Coledale Beach and Sharky Beach.
Corrimal
While there might not be top attractions in Corrimal, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bellambi Beach and Woonona Beach.
Fairy Meadow
Visitors to Fairy Meadow enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Towradgi Beach is worth a stop.
