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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.
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.
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.
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.
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Other neighbourhoods around Shell Cove
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
Kiama Downs
If you're spending some time in Kiama Downs, Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks are top sights worth seeing.
Warilla
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Warilla and surrounding area, you can visit Shellharbour South Beach and Links Shell Cove Golf Course.
Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.
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 Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk.
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.
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- More holiday ideas
- Links Shell Cove Golf Course
- Wollongong City Beach
- North Wollongong Beach
- Kiama Blowhole
- WIN Stadium
- WIN Entertainment Centre
- Jamberoo Action Park
- Kiama Surf Beach
- Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk
- Illawarra Museum
- Seven Mile Beach
- Nan Tien Temple
- Wollongong Harbor
- Wollongong Golf Club
- Crown Street Mall
- Kendalls Beach
- Budderoo National Park
- Kiama Leagues Club
- Crooked River Winery
- Easts Beach
- Coolangatta Estate
- Little Blow Hole
- Wollongong Botanic Garden
- Stuart Park
- Bombo Beach
- Saddleback Mountain