Wollongong CBD

Wollongong

I've just spent five days on the Grand Pacific Drive starting in Wollongong. I would highly recommend this for a road trip as it passes through the cutest little towns; Kiama, Shoalhaven, Shellharbour and Southern Highlands. Make sure you grab a feed at the Hungry Monkey in Kiama, visit Bombo Quarry, waterfalls in the Highlands and Greenfields Beach is adorable! Oh, and Pilgrim cafe and Diggies cafe. So much to see, do and eat!
I've just spent five days on the Grand Pacific Drive starting in Wollongong. I would highly recommend this for a road trip as it passes through the cutest little towns; Kiama, Shoalhaven, Shellharbour and Southern Highlands. Make sure you grab a feed at the Hungry Monkey in Kiama, visit Bombo Quarry, waterfalls in the Highlands and Greenfields Beach is adorable! Oh, and Pilgrim cafe and Diggies cafe. So much to see, do and eat!
Just Enjoying an Awesome Autumn Sunset ☀️  Wollongong is about 82 kilometres (51 miles) south of Sydney. #goldenhour
Took a roadtrip down and checked it out. I really loved the dramatic contract between the misty mountains, apartment building, and the sunny ocean. Pretty neat place!
Wollongong Harbour is only a short drive from my home and on this particular afternoon I could see that something special was going to happen with the light. Short on time I quickly came down here to the Historic Lighthouse and watched the sky do unforgettable things. 
A great place to come with the family or friends for a walk and picnic :) #goldenhour

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Top hotels in Wollongong CBD

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is P8,894 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
P8,894
P9,784 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
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The price is P6,029 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
P6,029
P6,632 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Patrick was amazing. So friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is P5,582 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
P5,582
P6,140 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (601 reviews)
Clean rooms and lovely staff.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Mantra Wollongong

Mantra Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
6-10 Gladstone Ave Wollongong NSW
The price is P7,406 per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
P7,406
P8,146 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and onsite car rentals. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,631 reviews)
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

Mantra Wollongong
Harp Hotel

Harp Hotel

2.5 out of 5
124 Corrimal Street Wollongong NSW
The price is P5,995 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
P5,995
P6,595 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Wollongong. Enjoy free parking, a nightclub, and conference space. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (511 reviews)
Room was clean, the staff were great. Wifi was rubbish. The location is perfect for the beach, restaurants and WIN Stadium. Counter lunch was great value. I’m a repeat guest at the Harp Hotel and I’d stay again.

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

Harp Hotel
Boat Harbour Motel

Boat Harbour Motel

3 out of 5
Cnr Campbell and Wilson St Wollongong NSW
The price is P7,815 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
P7,815
P8,597 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Cockroaches in room

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Boat Harbour Motel
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Other neighbourhoods around Wollongong CBD

Wollongong showing general coastal views and a lighthouse

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.

North Wollongong
Bald Hill Lookout, Stanwell Tops, New South Wales, Australia

Fairy Meadow

Visitors to Fairy Meadow enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Towradgi Beach is worth a stop.

Fairy Meadow
The perfect day with the perfect view from Hill 60 lookout in Port Kembla, NSW, Australia. #Nature

Port Kembla

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Port Kembla. You might want to make time for a stop at Wollongong City Beach or Breakwater Battery.

Port Kembla
Corrimal rock pools. Corrimal is about 1.5 hours southern of Sydney near Wollongong. Australian airforce plane flying over.
#beach, #corrimal, #Australia,  # Wollongong,  #raaf, #plane
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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.

Corrimal
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Woonona

Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.

Woonona
Sandon Point

Bulli

Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.

Bulli


Wollongong CBD