Lake Illawarra Travel Guide
Visit Lake Illawarra
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
Symbio Wildlife Park
Why not see the exotic and native 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.
Activities
Panorama House Luncheon Trike Tour
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
South Coast Private Charter
Figure Eight Pools Full Day Tour with Lunch
Royal National Park Day Trip Hike
Private Tour: Sydney South Coast & Highlands
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Other neighbourhoods around Lake Illawarra
Warilla
While visiting Warilla, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Mrs Halls Park.
Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
Shell Cove
Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and Shellharbour South Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Dapto
The coffee shops and lake views are a few reasons travellers visit Dapto. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Nan Tien Temple and Port Kembla Golf Club, a few notable attractions nearby.
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 Australia's Industry World.
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- More holiday ideas
- Wollongong City Beach
- North Wollongong Beach
- Jamberoo Action Park
- Kiama Blowhole
- WIN Stadium
- Wollongong Harbor
- Kiama Surf Beach
- Seven Mile Beach
- WIN Entertainment Centre
- Nan Tien Temple
- Crown Street Mall
- Budderoo National Park
- Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk
- Wollongong Golf Club
- Bombo Beach
- Easts Beach
- Saddleback Mountain
- Bulli Lookout
- Fairy Meadow Beach Park
- Gerroa Boat Fisherman's Golf Club
- Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
- Stuart Park