Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Crown Street Mall
Wollongong’s pedestrianized main street is a shopping, dining and entertainment hub where you can join community events and festivities, or shop for a new look.
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.
Things to do
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR
South Coast Private Daily Group Tour - Pick up & Drop off
7 Wonders of Sydney South/CBD Luxury Private Tour
Top hotels in Thirroul
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Everything was really great
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Clean room, comfortable bed, nice bathroom - could not fault this hotel. The staff are very friendly and helpful - we had purchased take-away and I asked if the hotel could lend us some plates and cutlery. The lady at the desk ducked out the back and returned with just what we wanted in less than ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Rydges Campbelltown
Awesome
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Maclin Lodge Motel
Very nice unit, has a few problems The stove fan is disgusting dirty. The glass tiles in kitchen let all the night light in room..loots like day light. Very hard to sleep.. Fold our couch has no linen.. The toilet smells, nothing to clean it with.. But overall a great unit .
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Nice hotel in the centre of town. Staff were very friendly and attentive. The building was very modern and clean. The rooms were clean and tidy, and although they were not overly spacious, they served our purpose over Christmas. The bed was very comfortable as were the pillows, great pillows. We'd ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Five Islands Hotel
Very Clean & Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Thirroul
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
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.
Woonona
Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.
Coledale
While visiting Coledale, you might make a stop by sights like Coledale Beach and Sharky Beach.
Corrimal
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Corrimal and surrounding area, you can visit Woonona Beach and Bellambi Beach.
Towradgi
Beaches and restaurants are notable features of Towradgi. You might consider stopping by Towradgi Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
