Berkeley
Wollongong
Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
Things to do
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Sydney, Shellharbour: 15,000ft Tandem Beach Skydive
Tandem Skydive Shellharbour Beach 15,000ft
Top hotels in Berkeley
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Large rooms, great location and fun bar area/pool. Staff were also terrific!
Reviewed on 15 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
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
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Parking was easy. Access to the nearby lake. Not far from main shops.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Park Ridge Retreat
Nice hotel was very pleasant & convenient to town centre. January ur paying holiday prices so hard to say if it’s good value or not. Certainly enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Berkeley
Port Kembla
You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Port Kembla. You might want to make time for a stop at Wollongong City Beach or Breakwater Battery.
Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.
Lake Illawarra
While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.
Wollongong CBD
While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.
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.
North Wollongong
North Wollongong is known for its pristine beaches, and you can make a stop by Stuart Park and North Wollongong Beach while in the area.
