Koonawarra Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Koonawarra
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.
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
Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT
South Coast Private Tour & with pick up & drop off
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
Our pick of the best Koonawarra Hotel Deals
Sage Hotel Wollongong
Great location
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
Partially visible ocean view. Overall satisfied.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
The showers were not clean. The power point in one of the rooms didn’t work. The was poor reception on the television
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Five Islands Hotel
Helpful staff , comfy room
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Nova Kiama
Everything is lovely..
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
Lovely little room, bathroom was very modern, though the flyscreen on the window must of had holes as we had many bug visitors. Aircon was great and staff very friendly. It would of been nice to have a sink in the kitchenette and the rooms are not particularly sound proof as i could hear our 2 year ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Koonawarra
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.
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.
Shellharbour
Shellharbour is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Shellharbour South Beach and North Beach.
