Lake Illawarra Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Aldo Peña
Photo by Aldo Peña

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Activities


Our pick of the best Lake Illawarra Hotel Deals

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road, North Wollongong, NSW
The price is AU$229 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
AU$229
4 Sept - 5 Sept
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Amazing location and so nice to see and hear the ocean. A bit over priced comparing this to similar places in Sydney but overall clean, comfortable and great service."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street, Wollongong, NSW
The price is AU$171 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$171
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,003 reviews)
"It was a busy weekend due to a League game at the stadium, but the staff on reception handled the check-in very well and were friendly & informative. Was able to pull up car at the front, Checkin & then proceed down to carpark ($25). With lift from carpark to floor we stayed on. The room size was ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Nova Kiama

Nova Kiama

3.5 out of 5
31 Bong Bong St, Kiama, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$152 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$152
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (607 reviews)
"Very nice and friendly staff. Enjoyed our stay and will be back. Thank you"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Nova Kiama
Mantra Wollongong

Mantra Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
6-10 Gladstone Ave, Wollongong, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$120 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$120
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,569 reviews)
Wet night in Wollongong
"Overall the stay was acceptable except for the watered down showergel and liquid soap"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Mantra Wollongong
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street, Wollongong, NSW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$178 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$178
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (476 reviews)
"Great restaurant and friendly staff"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Five Islands Hotel

Five Islands Hotel

3 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd, Cringila, NSW
The price is AU$93 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$93
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free parking, 2 bars/lounges, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (254 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Five Islands Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Lake Illawarra

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Warilla

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Warilla and surrounding area, you can visit Warilla Beach and Links Shell Cove Golf Course.

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 Links Shell Cove Golf Course is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Shell Cove
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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.

Dapto
Wollongong South Beach which includes general coastal views and a 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 Breakwater Battery.

Port Kembla

Lake Illawarra Travel Guide

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