Wollongong

Travel Guide

Wollongong featuring a beach, boating and a city
Wollongong featuring a beach, boating and a city
Wollongong featuring general coastal views and a beach
Wollongong South Beach which includes a sunset and snow
Crown Street Mall which includes a city

Experience the wonders of Wollongong – the city is a trick of the eye. Stroll the streets and you’ll think you’re in a cosy coastal town.

Hit the centre, however, and you’ll find plenty of action. Dine at restaurants that serve up a variety of cuisines and bars that pour local drops. Meet local artists who draw upon their spectacular surroundings for inspiration. The Illawarra mountain range peers over the coast and wild surf beaches scored with pretty rock pools. Look around – you’ll be inspired, too.

Where to stay in Wollongong

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Shellharbour

Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.

Shellharbour
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!

Wollongong CBD

While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.

Wollongong CBD
Approaching rain over Illawarra Escarpment

Thirroul

While visiting Thirroul, you might make a stop by sights like Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach.

Thirroul
Beautiful South Coast beach in Australia 🌊

Shell Cove

Travelers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and The Farm is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Shell Cove
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
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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.

Austinmer
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is P9,395 per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
P9,395
P10,334 total
Jan 28 - Jan 29
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Great staff. Crew at the bar should clean outside tables faster as pigeons are flying in on tables as soon as guests leave them.

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is P5,909 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
P5,909
P6,499 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
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! (1,004 reviews)
Great place and location

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is P5,564 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
P5,564
P6,121 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (565 reviews)
Clean, smooth self check-in and check-out. staff very friendly and polite.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Mantra Wollongong

Mantra Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
6-10 Gladstone Ave Wollongong NSW
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,613 reviews)
Clean, spacious & quiet

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

Mantra Wollongong
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
19 Market Street Wollongong NSW
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,955 reviews)
Convenient, clean, Great for families

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
KULA Wollongong

KULA Wollongong

3.5 out of 5
35 Atchison Street Wollongong NSW
Stay at this apartment in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Crown Street Mall and Wollongong ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

KULA Wollongong
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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