Balgownie Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.

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.

Symbio Wildlife Park
Why not see the exotic and native animals who call Symbio Wildlife Park home during your travels in Wollongong? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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.
Activities

Wombat and Kangaroo Wildlife Tour from Sydney

Sydney, Shellharbour: 15,000ft Tandem Beach Skydive

Erupting Blowholes and Ancient Rainforests SOUTH COAST OF SYDNEY PRIVATE TOUR

South Coast Private Tour - Pick up & Drop off

Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Farmlands Small Group
Our pick of the best Balgownie Hotel Deals

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
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Sage Hotel Wollongong
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Mantra Wollongong
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Five Islands Hotel
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Harp Hotel
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Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
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Other neighbourhoods around Balgownie

Corrimal
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Corrimal and surrounding area, you can visit Bellambi Beach and Woonona 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.

Towradgi
Beaches and restaurants are notable features of Towradgi. You might consider stopping by Towradgi Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Wollongong CBD
While visiting Wollongong CBD, you might make a stop by sights like Crown Street Mall and Wollongong Golf Club.

Woonona
Woonona is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Woonona Beach.

Bulli
Bulli is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bulli Beach and Sandon Point Beach.
- North Wollongong Beach
- Wollongong City Beach
- Royal National Park
- WIN Stadium
- Jamberoo Action Park
- WIN Entertainment Centre
- Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk
- Nan Tien Temple
- Symbio Wildlife Park
- Wollongong Harbor
- Crown Street Mall
- Wollongong Golf Club
- Sea Cliff Bridge
- Budderoo National Park
- Bulli Lookout
- Bombo Beach
- Minnamurra Rainforest Entrance
- Stuart Park
- Bald Hill Lookout
- Links Shell Cove Golf Course
- Stanwell Park Beach
- Wollongong Botanic Garden
- Minnamurra Rainforest Centre
- Port Kembla Golf Club
- Croom Regional Sporting Complex
- Fairy Meadow Beach Park