Wollongong

Travel Guide

Wollongong showing a city, a beach and boating
Wollongong featuring general coastal views and a sandy beach
Wollongong South Beach which includes a sunset and snow
Crown Street Mall featuring a city
Wollongong showing 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 featuring 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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Shell Cove

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

Shell Cove
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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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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
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is RM613 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
RM613
RM675 total
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
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 rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
Everything was really great

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is RM563 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
RM563
RM620 total
4 Jan - 5 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
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

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong

4 out of 5
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is RM378 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
RM378
RM416 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (554 reviews)
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

Hotel TOTTO 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.
Mantra Wollongong

Mantra Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
6-10 Gladstone Ave Wollongong NSW
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and on-site car hire. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,604 reviews)
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

Mantra Wollongong
Wollongong Serviced Apartments

Wollongong Serviced Apartments

4 out of 5
54 Kembla Street Wollongong NSW
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (563 reviews)
Safe

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Wollongong Serviced Apartments
Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

Adina Apartment Hotel Wollongong

4.5 out of 5
19 Market Street Wollongong NSW
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,945 reviews)
Beautiful apartment room with city views. Room was very clean and comfortable bed. Staff were so nice and helpful. Good and secured parking 🅿️ option.

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

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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