Haywards Bay Travel 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.
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
AU$254
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT
AU$299
per adult
South Coast Private Tour - Pick up & Drop off
AU$375
per adult
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
AU$433
per adult
Our pick of the best Haywards Bay Hotel Deals
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong NSW
The price is AU$269 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
AU$269
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy a beach locale, 4 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
room fine and staff very helpful
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Sage Hotel Wollongong
60/62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW
The price is AU$219 per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
AU$219
18 Dec - 19 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
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
Harp Hotel
124 Corrimal Street Wollongong NSW
The price is AU$179 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
AU$179
17 Dec - 18 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Wollongong. Enjoy free parking, a nightclub and conference space. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (493 reviews)
The room was clean, the beds comfortable, and the sound of the pub was significantly more reduced in the room. Fantastic! The only reason I don’t give a 5 star review is because I tend not to trust 5 star reviews
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Nova Kiama
31 Bong Bong St Kiama NSW
The price is AU$261 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
AU$261
17 Dec - 18 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kiama. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (696 reviews)
The cleaning and the stuff and walking distance to kiama shops train station very convenient so I will be definitely coming back 💕💕
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Mantra Wollongong
6-10 Gladstone Ave Wollongong NSW
The price is AU$261 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
AU$261
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and on-site car hire. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,602 reviews)
They don’t move the blinds to clean so there was dead bugs by the windows and under the bed was very dirty. Needs a Reno and a good clean! Spacious though and good if you have a dog.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
60 Market Street Wollongong NSW
The price is AU$153 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
AU$153
17 Dec - 18 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (549 reviews)
Nice room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Other neighbourhoods around Haywards Bay
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 Jamberoo Action Park and Minnamurra Rainforest Entrance.
Lake Illawarra
While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.
Warilla
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Warilla and surrounding area, you can visit Warilla Beach and Stocklands Shellharbour.
Windang
Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
Shell Cove
Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and The Farm is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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