Darkes Forest Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Darkes Forest
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.
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 Darkes Forest Hotel Deals
Meriton Suites Liverpool
The left the oven full high on and touched my personal belongings like my personal clothes being removed...left with the room tag outside clean in progress donot enter and no one was there at all...
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
room fine and staff very helpful
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Not bad. Our rooms tv was very old . No option for Netflix or anything. Curtains were ripped. Like I said not bad but not great. Bed was nice . Shower good . Good view. Close to cbd
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Quest Cronulla Beach
Only overnight stay The room was perfect.the staff were courteous and helpful The location couldn’t be any better
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hunts Hotel Liverpool
Yes, It's my feelings that within Budget it is reasonable and landscapes are maintained with friendly environment and cordial gesture towards Guest. Worthy with the expenditure. Need to add breakfast including Tariff.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Maclin Lodge Motel
Stayed in the executive room and will definitely stay again. Quiet room, great bathroom and comfy beds.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 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.
