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.

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 & Farmlands Small Group

Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT

Sydney, Shellharbour: 15,000ft Tandem Beach Skydive

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
Our pick of the best Haywards Bay Hotel Deals

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Nova Kiama
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Harp Hotel
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Mantra Wollongong
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Haywards Bay

Dapto
The coffee shops and lake views are a few reasons travellers visit Dapto. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Port Kembla Golf Club and The Australian Motorlife Museum, a few notable attractions nearby.

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 Shellharbour South Beach.

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.
Haywards Bay Travel Guide
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