Wollongong Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Wollongong showing a beach, a city and boating
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
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Thirroul

If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Thirroul
Wollongong which includes outdoor art

Wollongong CBD

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

Wollongong CBD
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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
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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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Windang

You'll appreciate the beaches during your time in Windang and you might want to plan a stop by Port Kembla Golf Club and Warilla Beach while you're in the area.

Windang
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 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$238
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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)
"Good"

Reviewed on 29 Oct. 2024

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Sage Hotel Wollongong
4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street, Wollongong, NSW
The price is AU$203 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$203
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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! (1,000 reviews)
"We had a spacious room overlooking the city centre and WIN Stadium. Great location closer to all sort of shops. Really enjoyed our stay at Sage. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 13 Oct. 2024

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Five Islands Hotel
Five Islands Hotel
3 out of 5
87-93 Five Islands Rd, Cringila, NSW
The price is AU$99 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$99
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (177 reviews)
"We had a 1 night stay it was easy check in and out. We had a private bathroom with full amenities. The room was clean and tidy and bed was very comfortable. Only downside is lots of slamming doors and thin walls so could hear people talking overall enjoyed our room lots. Went and had dinner at the ..."

Reviewed on 27 Oct. 2024

Five Islands Hotel
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
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! (1,478 reviews)
"Staff member at reception was in training and was not able to answer some of our questions"

Reviewed on 29 Oct. 2024

Mantra Wollongong
Headlands Austinmer Beach
Headlands Austinmer Beach
4 out of 5
1 Yuruga Street, Austinmer, NSW
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (583 reviews)
"Beautiful location. Really clean and modern with helpful staff and good amenities. Recommend!"

Reviewed on 21 Oct. 2024

Headlands Austinmer Beach
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong
4.5 out of 5
19 Market Street, Wollongong, NSW
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,846 reviews)
"It was nice and clean studio warm swimming pool"

Reviewed on 2 Oct. 2024

Adina Apartment Hotel 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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Reviews of Wollongong

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Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
295
" "4 - Good 55.765595463138%
3 - Okay
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" "3 - Okay 8.506616257088847%
2 - Disappointing
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" "2 - Disappointing 1.1342155009451795%
1 - Terrible
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" "1 - Terrible 0.1890359168241966%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A great town. Good food, views, shopping and university.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice clean safe place to stay

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Good eating, shopping, University and natural beauty.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We'll be back!!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful place to get away to for a few days. Heaps to do. We'll definitely be back!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Walking to crown st to shopping centre to me the overall feeling wa how dirty all the buildings were

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