Lake Illawarra
Wollongong
Visit Lake Illawarra
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.
Sea Cliff Bridge
You can learn about the history of Wollongong with a trip to Sea Cliff Bridge. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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
Jervis Bay Highlights Tour – Small Group Experience Scenic Coast
South Coast Private Tour & with pick up & drop off
All Inclusive Jervis Bay Day Tour Dolphin Cruise, Lunch &Blowhole
Top hotels in Lake Illawarra
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Clean room, helpful staff, great location
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Staff were polite, friendly and very helpful. The room was serviced every day and the view from the balcony was stunning as we could see from the Escarpment to the beach. Lots to choose from at breakfast, continually being replenished so no shortage of anything.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Five Islands Hotel
Rooms clean not one bit of dust parking bit full at times but the bar and staff was really good
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
The showers were not clean. The power point in one of the rooms didn’t work. The was poor reception on the television
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Nova Kiama
Great location near with cafe’s and the beach. Check in/out is super fast as well
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Staff were friendly and helpful, the room was clean and standard, the pool area and access to the lake was good.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lake Illawarra
Warilla
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Warilla and surrounding area, you can visit Warilla Beach and Stocklands Shellharbour.
Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
Shell Cove
Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and Links Shell Cove Golf Course is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Dapto
The coffee shops and lake views are a few reasons travellers visit Dapto. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Port Kembla Golf Club and Stocklands Shellharbour, a few notable attractions nearby.
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.
