Kiama Downs
Wollongong
Visit Kiama Downs
Popular places to visit
Cathedral Rocks
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cathedral Rocks during your travels in Wollongong. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Jones Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Jones Beach during your trip to Wollongong? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
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.
Things to do
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Sydney, Shellharbour: 15,000ft Tandem Beach Skydive
Top hotels in Kiama Downs
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Everything was fantastic. Loved our beach view room. Staff were exemplary and the hotel was clean and spacious. Will definitely come back again.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Great place and location
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Clean, smooth self check-in and check-out. staff very friendly and polite.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
The renovated room was clean and up to date, and we had a very comfortable stay while exploring. The front desk was helpful and proactive with our late check-in.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Nova Kiama
Everything was great aircon cold, and you didn't need to leave a key card in a slot for it to work. Only 3 gripes: Mini fridge is noisy The roller blinds do nothing to stop the sun in the morning In my room the AC control was mounted opposite the bed and the green power light was in my face while ...
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Mantra Wollongong
They don’t move the blinds to clean so there was dead bugs by the windows and under the bed was very dirty. Needs a Reno and a good clean! Spacious though and good if you have a dog.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kiama Downs
Minnamurra
When in Minnamurra, you can plan a visit to Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Shell Cove
Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and The Farm is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
Warilla
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Warilla and surrounding area, you can visit Warilla Beach and North Beach.
Lake Illawarra
While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.
Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.
