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.
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.
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
Jervis Bay, Kiama & Kangaroo Valley Day Trip From Sydney-PVT
Sydney Private Tour Inc The Royal National Park and Symbio Zoo
Jervis Bay Private Tour & Pick up & Drop off
Our pick of the best Koonawarra Hotel Deals
Sage Hotel Wollongong
"Stayed for 2 nights. Friendly, quick and easy check in. Hotel is in a great location - easy walking distance to the beach and also into the city center. Room was a good size, well appointed and clean. Would definitely stay again."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Nova Kiama
"Great location to walk around Kiama, lively and lovely staff. Great coffee shop/VW in the lobby. Will return."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Novotel Wollongong Northbeach
"We stayed here as a family of four for 2 nights. The location is absolutely fantastic—right across the road from the beach! The rooms were surprisingly spacious and very clean, which we appreciated. However, the hotel itself is quite old and run down. For instance, the rooms are still using old TV ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Lakeside Inn Illawarra
"There was no one available for our check in at 1330. We had to wait. There was no cleaning equipment in the room so we couldn't do any basic house work. There was no where to walk in the park as there were restricted signs around all the accommodation some of which appeared to be permanent. The smart ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Five Islands Hotel
"Bedroom and bathrooms look newly renovated. Very clean and comfortable"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hotel TOTTO Wollongong
"The door did not shut properly"
Reviewed on 22 May 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 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.
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 Links Shell Cove Golf Course.
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 Links Shell Cove Golf Course.
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 Australia's Industry World.
