Lake Illawarra Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Aldo Peña
Photo by Aldo Peña

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Lake Illawarra Hotel Deals

Shellharbour Beach side. PET friendly.   Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive
Shellharbour Beach side. PET friendly. Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive
Lake Illawarra, NSW
The price is AU$507 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
AU$507
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Book a stay at this family-friendly guesthouse in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and balconies. Popular attractions Reddall Reserve and Henderson Park ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
Best choice for an Illawarra visit
"Villa was very clean and tidy. Well equipped and nicely decorated. Quiet and private with separate access. Nice yard area and garden and fully fenced for fur babies. Hosts were friendly and helpful and checkin was easy and everything was ready for our arrival. Property is very close to parks, playgrounds, ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2024

Shellharbour Beach side. PET friendly. Beach, lake. Fish surf swim SUP dive
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Sage Hotel Wollongong
4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street, Wollongong, NSW
The price is AU$209 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$209
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great location. A little old and tired. Could do with a renovation We stayed in the Sage suite, which was very spacious but def needs a new paint job. Our room was nice and quiet and had a good view"

Reviewed on 19 Feb. 2025

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road, North Wollongong, NSW
The price is AU$238 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$238
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"The room view of the beach is amazing. Staff are very polite, accommodating and check in process was very easy."

Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Mantra Wollongong
Mantra Wollongong
4.5 out of 5
6-10 Gladstone Ave, Wollongong, NSW
The price is AU$155 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$155
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 4.5-star 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! (1,515 reviews)
"Very nice close and convenient place to stay in Wollongong will back soon"

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025

Mantra Wollongong
Nova Kiama
Nova Kiama
3.5 out of 5
31 Bong Bong St, Kiama, NSW
The price is AU$197 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$197
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Kiama. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (509 reviews)
"Clean and tidy. Central location."

Reviewed on 16 Feb. 2025

Nova Kiama
Hotel TOTTO
Hotel TOTTO
4 out of 5
60 Market Street, Wollongong, NSW
The price is AU$177 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$177
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (419 reviews)
"Just all rpund good value and clean..will definitely be back"

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025

Hotel TOTTO
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Other neighbourhoods around Lake Illawarra

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Warilla

While visiting Warilla, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Mrs Halls Park.

Warilla
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Windang

Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.

Windang
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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
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Shell Cove

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

Shell Cove
Wollongong South Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach as well as an individual female

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.

Port Kembla
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Albion Park

While Albion Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Jamberoo Action Park and Minnamurra Rainforest Entrance.

Albion Park

Lake Illawarra Travel Guide

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