Cleveland 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT
South Coast Private Tour - Pick up & Drop off
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
Our pick of the best Cleveland Hotel Deals
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Spacious Room. Great ocean view. Helpful staff.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Manager was really polite and friendly accesses accommodation when Wotif site mad 5 bookings and unable to cancel! Great venue clean rooms good breakfast and bar food happy hour great with snacks loved it! Helen
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Harp Hotel
Clean room. Noise was minimal.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Nova Kiama
Great location, renovated room was immaculate, good amenities and staff very friendly. Kitchen facilities very good too.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Mantra Wollongong
Just stayed one night,shower needed better cleaning as some mould visible, rest of apartment could not fault very spacey and clean
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Management are very good. I had to cancel my trip due to injury and the management called to say they have offered me credit to use within 3 months. I had not taken booking insurance so this was above and beyond expectations. Looking forward to the trip soon.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Cleveland
Albion Park
While Albion Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Croom Regional Sporting Complex and Jamberoo Action Park.
Lake Illawarra
While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.
Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.
Warilla
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Warilla and surrounding area, you can visit Warilla Beach and Shellharbour South Beach.
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 Australia's Industry World.
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
