Woonona
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
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
Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR
Jervis Bay and Shoalhaven South Coast NSW Private Tours
Top hotels in Woonona
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Friendly staff. Large room.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 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
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Great staff and restaurant
Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025
Harp Hotel
Clean room. Noise was minimal.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 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
Five Islands Hotel
Staff were fine; friendly, courteous to a fault. No problems there. Parking....had to park a street or two away....ummm.... Room smelled like cigarettes when I walked in, had to open window to air out. Could NOT figure out tv to access free to air tv. A small thing but a real pain. Food (pulled pork ...
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Woonona
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
Thirroul
While visiting Thirroul, you might make a stop by sights like Thirroul Beach and McCauleys 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.
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.
Towradgi
Beaches and restaurants are notable features of Towradgi. You might consider a stop by Towradgi Beach while you're exploring the neighborhood.
Fairy Meadow
Visitors to Fairy Meadow enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Towradgi Beach is worth a stop.
