Kiama Downs Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Jones Beach

Jones Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Jones Beach during your trip to Wollongong? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Jones Beach
Cathedral Rocks

Cathedral Rocks

4/5(2 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cathedral Rocks during your travels in Wollongong. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Cathedral Rocks
Wollongong North Beach which includes a city, a hotel and a sandy beach

North Wollongong Beach

4.5/5(316 reviews)

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.

North Wollongong Beach
Wollongong South Beach showing rugged coastline and a sandy beach

Wollongong City Beach

4.5/5(411 reviews)

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 City Beach
Nan Tien Temple

Nan Tien Temple

4.5/5(90 reviews)

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.

Nan Tien Temple
Symbio Wildlife Park

Symbio Wildlife Park

4.5/5(41 reviews)

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.

Symbio Wildlife Park

Activities

The Illawarra farmlands meet the coastline

Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group

AU$282
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Sea Cliff Bridge, Kiama Blowhole, Beaches & Wildlife Small Group
The perfect romantic date

Luxury Picnics in Bundeena

AU$190
per adult
Luxury Picnics in Bundeena
Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT

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

AU$299
per adult
Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT
Beachside Skydive Sydney-Shellharbour

Tandem Skydive Shellharbour Beach 15,000ft

AU$429
per adult
Tandem Skydive Shellharbour Beach 15,000ft
Walking to Marley Beach

Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo

AU$433
per adult
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
Trike Trips at Panorama House

Panorama House Luncheon Trike Tour

AU$385
per adult
Panorama House Luncheon Trike Tour
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Our pick of the best Kiama Downs Hotel Deals

Beachfront House with direct access to the Beach. Just bring your beach towel!

Beachfront House with direct access to the Beach. Just bring your beach towel!

Kiama Downs
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a water park. Popular attractions Jones Beach and Mystics are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
review
"Fantastic location. House clean and tidy with everything needed. Host lovely and easy to communicate with. Highly recommended. Would go again."

Reviewed on 22 June 2025

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Beachfront House with direct access to the Beach. Just bring your beach towel!
Southbeach - Direct Beach Access to Jones Beach

Southbeach - Direct Beach Access to Jones Beach

Kiama Downs
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks are ...
4/10 (3 reviews)
Needs a new property manager. Broken stuff needs fixing too.
"Quite a few broken elements in the house - the oven in particular doesn’t work properly. Property manager is impossible to call, and slow to respond to emails. While the manager will claim in reply to this “they didn’t get a chance to fix these problems during our stay”, the reality is prior reviews ..."

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2025

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Southbeach - Direct Beach Access to Jones Beach
Isthmus on North Kiama Drive - On the beach, swimming pool, quiet location, close to the river

Isthmus on North Kiama Drive - On the beach, swimming pool, quiet location, close to the river

Kiama Downs
The price is AU$1,242 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$1,242
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Wollongong. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
Beautiful Property and Smooth Process
"Check in process was smooth and easy, property was in perfect conditions and everything had proper instructions. Early Check in at 1pm and checkout at 12pm."

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2025

Isthmus on North Kiama Drive - On the beach, swimming pool, quiet location, close to the river
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach

4.5 out of 5
2-14 Cliff Road, North Wollongong, NSW
The price is AU$249 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$249
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,018 reviews)
"Made our wedding engagement a special experience"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Sage Hotel Wollongong

Sage Hotel Wollongong

4 out of 5
60/62 Harbour Street, Wollongong, NSW
The price is AU$207 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$207
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"This is a very lovely hotel close to the beach, WIN stadium and Wollongong entertainment centre so if you are attending anything at those pleaces then staying here will top off the experience . We were syaying here for the darts and were pleasantly surprised to see alot of the players also stay ..."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Sage Hotel Wollongong
Lakeside Inn Illawarra

Lakeside Inn Illawarra

2.5 out of 5
140-146 Windang Rd, Windang, NSW
The price is AU$136 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$136
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wollongong. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (479 reviews)
"Great staff and restaurant"

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Lakeside Inn Illawarra
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Other neighbourhoods around Kiama Downs

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Minnamurra

When in Minnamurra, you can plan a visit to Jones Beach and Cathedral Rocks, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Minnamurra
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Shell Cove

Travellers like the golf courses in Shell Cove, and Links Shell Cove Golf Course is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Shell Cove
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Shellharbour

Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.

Shellharbour
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Warilla

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Warilla and surrounding area, you can visit Warilla Beach and Links Shell Cove Golf Course.

Warilla
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Lake Illawarra

While visiting Lake Illawarra, you might make a stop by sights like Warilla Beach and Berageree Island.

Lake Illawarra
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Windang

Visitors to Windang enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Perkins Beach is worth a stop.

Windang

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