Wollongong Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Wollongong showing a beach, a city and boating
Wollongong showing a sandy beach and general coastal views
Wollongong South Beach which includes a sunset and snow
Crown Street Mall showing a city
Wollongong which includes markets as well as a large group of people
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
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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Thirroul

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

Thirroul
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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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Shell Cove

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

Shell Cove
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road, North Wollongong, NSW
The price is AU$221 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
AU$221
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
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)
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Reviewed on 19 Nov. 2024

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Sage Hotel Wollongong
4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street, Wollongong, NSW
The price is AU$229 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$229
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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 stay at Sage regularly as it enables us to visit our daughters, however, over time it is becoming tired. The chair in the room was worn through on the arm, the curtains are worn and the worst part this time was the dank damp smell in the room - bit like wet dog. The bed is comfortable and the ..."

Reviewed on 12 Nov. 2024

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Hotel TOTTO
Hotel TOTTO
4 out of 5
60 Market Street, Wollongong, NSW
The price is AU$178 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
AU$178
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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! (372 reviews)
"I stayed in a room with an accessible bathroom and whilst there was a shower curtain, water spread over 2/3rds of the floor. It took a long time to dry. I suggest that a squiggle mop be provided to wipe the floor. The bed squeaked always when I first got into it, but was OK as I slept well. The best ..."

Reviewed on 14 Nov. 2024

Hotel TOTTO
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! (1,482 reviews)
"It is a great place to stay and Sammy on the front desk was just fantastic."

Reviewed on 8 Nov. 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! (587 reviews)
"Great location. Beautiful view. Good sized, well-equipped rooms. Very clean. Easy parking. Bit expensive. Overall, great experience."

Reviewed on 5 Nov. 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! (1,849 reviews)
"So central to everything. Definitely be back, weekend wasn’t enough!"

Reviewed on 13 Nov. 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

4.2
Top destination
5 - Excellent
182
" "5 - Excellent 34%
4 - Good
295
" "4 - Good 56%
3 - Okay
45
" "3 - Okay 9%
2 - Disappointing
6
" "2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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" "1 - Terrible 0%

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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