Horsley 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.
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.
Sea Cliff Bridge
You can learn about the history of Wollongong with a trip to Sea Cliff Bridge. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Activities
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT
South Coast Private Tour with Wild Kangaroo -pick up&drop off
Our pick of the best Horsley Hotel Deals
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Perfect view of the Ocean. Great location easy walk into town. Nicks seafood was delicious
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Sage Hotel Wollongong
My room had a beach view. Location was good. Restaurant was good too.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Five Islands Hotel
Nice clean place to stay. A bit far from restaurants
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Nova Kiama
Motel was in great location near town centre and railway. Staff were excellent helpful and friendly. Room was very clean modern and great price.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Place was small tidy enough but aged and worn. We didn’t get the lakeside cabin I booked. But for a low budget quick option it was okay.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
A budget hotel, small room, don’t expect a luxury stay for the price point. What you would expect.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Horsley
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 Stocklands Shellharbour, a few notable attractions nearby.
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 Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk.
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 Stocklands Shellharbour.
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 Breakwater Battery.
