Maddens Plains
Wollongong
Visit Maddens Plains
Popular places to visit
Bulli Lookout
You can find out about the history of Wollongong with a visit to Bulli Lookout. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Jervis Bay Highlights Tour – Small Group Experience Scenic Coast
Jervis Bay Full Day Tour Dolphin Cruise and Kiama Blowhole
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
South Coast Private Tour & Royal National Park Inc
Top hotels in Maddens Plains
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Great quality hotel with a very clean and comfortable room. The reception staff were extremely helpful and welcoming from check-in. The room was spotless, amenities were good quality, and everything felt well maintained. Breakfast was enjoyable with good food and, most importantly, great coffee. ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Clean Quiet nice breakfasts and dinner friendly reception people
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
The room was spacious, spotless and new modern bathroom a winner. Staff pleasant and helpful
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Staff are great, room is small but clean and comfortable. However, the so-called "high speed WiFi" is just not up to spec. This is my second stay at this hotel, but I'm inclined to pay just a little extra to stay elsewhere - where the WiFi works properly, so I don't need to hotspot from my ...
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Maclin Lodge Motel
Always a great place to stay. Staff are always lovely.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Rydges Cronulla Beachside
Quick to help when tap fell off in bathroom sink with first allocated room which was a bit dated in honesty for the price but got upgraded to a superior room with a view so was happy with room and service.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Maddens Plains
Wombarra
Travellers like the monuments in Wombarra, and Wombarra Sculpture Garden is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Coledale
While visiting Coledale, you might make a stop by sights like Coledale Beach and Sharky 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.
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.
