Darkes Forest Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.

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.

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.
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 Darkes Forest Hotel Deals

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Ac needed maintanance and staff took 3 phone calls and 4 hrs later to bring up the baby bed.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Meriton Suites Liverpool
Would highly recommend the room we booked was perfect and so clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Quest Cronulla Beach
Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Excellent location with water views.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

Maclin Lodge Motel
Clean room, easy parking, convenient location, for our function.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Rydges Cronulla Beachside
Room was clean and has a good view of the beach.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Hunts Hotel Liverpool
The room was nice and accommodated my family of 6 perfectly
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Darkes Forest

Stanwell Tops
Travellers like the parks in Stanwell Tops, and Bald Hill Lookout is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Stanwell Park
While visiting Stanwell Park, you might make a stop by sights like Stanwell Park Beach and Royal National Park.

Coledale
While visiting Coledale, you might make a stop by sights like Coledale Beach and Sharky Beach.

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.


