Popular places to visit
Sharky Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Sharky Beach during your trip to Wollongong?
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.
Things to do
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Sydney, Shellharbour: 15,000ft Tandem Beach Skydive
Top hotels in Coledale
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
Harp Hotel
Good facilities alround.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
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
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
Other neighbourhoods around Coledale
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.
Thirroul
If you're spending some time in Thirroul, Thirroul Beach and McCauleys Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
Stanwell Park
While visiting Stanwell Park, you might make a stop by sights like Stanwell Park Beach and Royal National Park.
Stanwell Tops
Travellers like the parks in Stanwell Tops, and Bald Hill Lookout is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Woonona
Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.
